They can stop people from suffering from hallucinations and dilusions , they can help with depression and they also help people who suffer from mood swings. 4. Explain the importance of recording and reporting side effects/ adverse reactions to medication. It is very important to record any side affects to monitor the situation. If the side affects are reoccurring then staff must seek medical attention and request a medication review so that the service user stops experiencing them.
Antibiotic | Amoxicillin | Analgesic | Paracetamol | Antacid | Gaviscon | Anticoagulant | Warfarin | Diuretic | Furosemide | Antihypertensive | Ramipril | Laxative | Lactulose | Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory | Aspirin | 2. list conditions for which each type of medication may be prescribed 3. describe changes to an individual’s physical or mental well-being that may indicate an adverse reaction to a medication Outcome 3 Understand roles and responsibilities in the use of medication in social care settings 1. Describe the
* Assess patient’s pain level and administers appropriate pain relief measures. * Maintains patient’s safety(airway, circulation, prevention of injury) * Administer medication, fluid and blood component therapy, if prescribed. * Assess patient’s readiness for transfer to in hospital unit or for discharge home based on institutional policy. 2. Identify priority nursing care to prevent potential complications following this type of surgery.
Question: iii) The system prevents dosage errors being made Justification: Relates to safety - too much or too little of a drug would prevent the medication from being effective or be potentially dangerous. Question: When a drug is chosen can you only prescribe a safe dose? iv) The system provides relevant information about the medication Justification: Relates to helpfulness - There are many different drugs available for a doctor to prescribe, many of which have similar names or use brand names rather than the active ingredients. Furthermore generic compounds are typically less expensive than branded ones – allowing doctors to access drug information provides them with the ability to compare different drugs available and choose the best possible medication for the patient. Question: Can you see information about the drug such as dosage, active ingredients and alternatives?
Disorder Paper PSYCH/575 November 7, 2011 Dr. Bar-Navon Disorder Paper This paper I will compare and contrast three therapeutic interventions used to treat PTSD, which will be cognitive-behavioral therapies, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) medications, and Acupuncture therapy. I will compare measures of effectiveness, such as validity, efficacy, symptom, and recidivism. Next I will identify what approach to treating PTSD I would use, and explain why. I will examine neurophysiological underpinnings of PTSD. Last, I will examine attitudes towards the three treatments I have selected.
Explain how a cognitive therapist would treat Ellen for her depression and suicidal tendencies. 4. Explain how an interpersonal therapist would treat Ellen for her depression and suicidal tendencies. 5. Explain what biological treatment might be appropriate for
Unit 9 Introduction of Complementary Therapies these are: Acupuncture, chiropractice and Biodynamic massage. In this report I am going to be discussing 3 different types of complementary therapies Conventional Therapies are ‘Western medicines’; complementary therapies are used along side conventional therapies and alternative therapies are used instead of conventional therapies Conventional Therapies are evidence based medicine meaning they have scientific proof that they work. They have been proven in scientific studies by carrying out experiments and observations, which provide evidence that they help fight of diseases such as cancer and diabetes. Double blind trails are often used in testing new drugs. There are two different groups
Which nursing intervention should be initiated to prevent increased ICP? B) Administer a prescribed stool softener as needed (PRN). 4. Which medication is best for the nurse to administer to Jeff for his complaint of headache? D) Acetaminophen (Tylenol).
Ebixa is not an ACE inhibitor, but blocks a chemical called glutamate from damaging brain cells. a) Explain when antipsychotic drugs might be used to relieve symptoms for an individual with dementia. Antipsychotic drugs might be used to relieve symptoms of aggression, restlessness, depression, wandering, confusion, hallucinations, and tearfulness, these are only to be used when other interventions such as walking, chatting, social interactions and activities, removal of triggers affecting behaviour. They need to be prescribed and administered under the NICE (National Institute of Health and Care Excellence) guidelines; NICE is the Government body that is responsible for assessing the cost and clinical effectiveness of drug treatments and producing guidance of which treatments should be funded by the National Health Service. They also need to be frequently reviewed whilst in use and only used as a last resort.
Correct * Remind the client that her mother is no longer living. * Explain the seriousness of her injury and need for hospitalization. Those with dementia often refer to home or parents when seeking security and comfort. The nurse should use the techniques of "offering self" and "talking to the feelings" to provide reassurance (B). Clients with advanced dementia have permanent physiological changes in the brain (plaques and tangles) that prevent them from comprehending and retaining new information, so (A, C, and D) are likely to be of little use to this client and do not help the client's emotional needs.