This enables the medicine to be delivered to the site where it is most needed – the lungs. Inhalers and nebules (for use in a nebuliser) are common examples of this route of delivery. A variety of inhalers are available on the market. Aerosols and dry powder inhalers are marketed. Compliance aids such as ‘spacers’ can be prescribed to help with the delivery of the medicine from an inhaler.
to a disease that exists simultaneously with and worsens or affects a primary disease) such as impaired eyesight, tremor, arthritis, and cognitive problems that can aggravate effective use of the inhaler device. Inhaler devices available to deliver inhaled medications are COPD 6 Pressurized metered-dose inhalers (pMDIs); Breath-activated pMDIs; Dry-powder inhalers (DPIs); and Soft mist inhaler (SMIs) (Kaufman, G., 2013, p. 37). The nurses in primary care have an important role in helping patients with this disease. That is where device selection and patient education comes in. Primary care nurses should know the following: * For the prescribed drug/s what devices are available and what number of device types can be used?
To prevent future attacks and to control them the doctor taught my individual’s parents how to do first aid such as helping the person to sit upright and loosening tight clothes and ensuring that the medication is taken during an asthma attack because it helps the service user to breathe better. The medication that helps prevent an asthma attack is inhaler which has to be taken on a regular basis. In the situation of an acute asthma attack, an asthmatic additionally has to use Beta-2 agonists. This beta 2 agonists helps her to pass oxygen through her lungs. The doctor can provide brown inhaler to my individual as it’s another method that helps to prevent asthma attack from worsening.
1.1 OUTLINE THE MOST COMMON MEDICATIONS USED TO TREAT SYMPTOMS OF DEMENTIA • Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (Donopezil, Rivastigamine, Galantamine) – they are licenced to treat mild to moderate cases of Alzheimer’s disease and can be used in some cases of Levi-Body’s dementia. They are particularly effective in treating halucinations • Memantine hydrochloride – works by blocking the effect of a chemical in the brain and is normally used for severe cases of Alzheimer’s disease • Antipsychotics (Haloperidol, Quetiapine, Risperidone) – these are the medicines to treat aggression and agitation in dementia patients • Antidepressants (Citalopram, Sertraline) – they treat depression and anxieties that are not uncommon symptoms for patients with dementia • Analgesic medications (Paracetamol, Codeine, Morphine) – they are used commonly to treat pain (or possible pain) in dementia patients showing signs of anxiety, agitation and challenging behaviour • Antibiotics – used to treat any possible viral, bacterial or fungal infections 1.2 DESCRIBE HOW COMMONLY USED MEDICATIONS AFFECT INDIVIDUALS WITH DEMENTIA Every medication has usually two possible effects – positive and negative. Positive effects treat the illness or symptoms that the medication is licenced and prescribed for. Negative effects are the ‘side effects’ which can occur while taking the medication. The side effects are always stated on the leaflet that comes with the medication.
An accurate record also needs to be kept to show how what and when medicines have been administered and only by authorised persons. Outcome 2 Know about common types of medication and their use 1 antibiotics (used to fight infection) analgesics (used to relieve pain) antihistamines (used to relieve allergy symptoms, eg hay fever) antacids (used to relieve indigestion) anticoagulants (used to prevent blood clotting, eg following heart attack, thrombosis, some surgical procedures) psychotropic medicine (eg used to treat depression) diuretics (used to get rid of excess fluids in the body) laxatives (used to alleviate constipation) hormones (eg insulin, contraceptives, steroids, Hormone Replacement Therapy) cytotoxic medicines (used to treat some forms of cancer) Adverse reactions to medicines can be.
1.1 OUTLINE THE MOST COMMON MEDICATIONS USED TO TREAT SYMPTOMS OF DEMENTIA • Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (Donopezil, Rivastigamine, Galantamine) – they are licenced to treat mild to moderate cases of Alzheimer’s disease and can be used in some cases of Levi-Body’s dementia. They are particularly effective in treating halucinations • Memantine hydrochloride – works by blocking the effect of a chemical in the brain and is normally used for severe cases of Alzheimer’s disease • Antipsychotics (Haloperidol, Quetiapine, Risperidone) – these are the medicines to treat aggression and agitation in dementia patients • Antidepressants (Citalopram, Sertraline) – they treat depression and anxieties that are not uncommon symptoms for patients with dementia • Analgesic medications (Paracetamol, Codeine, Morphine) – they are used commonly to treat pain (or possible pain) in dementia patients showing signs of anxiety, agitation and challenging behaviour • Antibiotics – used to treat any possible viral, bacterial or fungal infections 1.2 DESCRIBE HOW COMMONLY USED MEDICATIONS AFFECT INDIVIDUALS WITH DEMENTIA Every medication has usually two possible effects – positive and negative. Positive effects treat the illness or symptoms that the medication is licenced and prescribed for. Negative effects are the ‘side effects’ which can occur while taking the medication. The side effects are always stated on the leaflet that comes with the medication or can be found in BNF.
The article Management of Cocaine-Associated Chest Pain and Myocardial Infarction : A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association Acute Cardiac Care Committee of the Council on Clinical Cardiology (Circulation. 2008), impresses the importance of ascertaining whether the patient has been using cocaine in connection with reported chest pain because the therapeutic interventions will be completely different. If the patient fails to self-report drug use it is important to use diagnostic testing, such as a urine analysis, to determine the presence of cocaine. Patients with cocaine-associated chest pain, unstable angina,or MI should be treated similarly to those with ACS, with some exceptions. Unlike patients with ACS unrelated to cocaine use, cocaine users should be provided with intravenous benzodiazepines as early management.
Certain specialized high-technology home therapies that were once available only in hospitals are now delivered in the home. These specialized services include intravenous antibiotics, oncology therapy, hemodialysis, parenteral and enteral nutrition, and ventilator care. What are the conditions of eligibility for receiving home health services under Medicare? Patients are eligible to receive home health services under Medicare if they meet three basic conditions: 1. The patient is homebound.
1.1 IDENTIFY CURRENT LEGISLATION, GUIDELINES POLICIES AND PROTOCOLS RELEVENT TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH, the Medicines Act, the Misuse of Drugs Act, the Health and Social Care Act (Regulated Activities) and the Essential Standards, the RPS Handling Medicines in Social Care Guidelines, Health Act 2006 etc. 2.1 DESCRIBE COMMON TYPES OF MEDICATION INCLUDING THERE EFFECTS AND POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS Paracetamol = Side effects of paracetamol are rare but can include Erythematous or urticarial rashes, fever, nausea and Mucosal lesions. Even more rarely, they can include Neutropenia, thrombocytopenia and pancytopenia ferrous sulphate = possible side effects are allergic reaction e.g. itchy skin rash, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, or difficulty breathing or swallowing,constipation occasionally causing faecal impaction, diarrhoea, stomach pain, feeling sick and blackened stools. aspirin = possible side effects are black, bloody, or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds, severe nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain, fever lasting longer than 3 days, swelling, or pain lasting longer than 10 days; or hearing problems, ringing in your ears.
CU2624 ADMINISTER MEDICATION TO INDVIDUALS AND MONITOR EFFECTS 1.1 IDENTIFY CURRENT LEGISLATION, GUIDELINES POLICIES AND PROTOCOLS RELEVENT TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION ANSWER Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH, the Medicines Act, the Misuse of Drugs Act, the Health and Social Care Act (Regulated Activities) and the Essential Standards, the RPS Handling Medicines in Social Care Guidelines, Health Act 2006 etc. 2.1 DESCRIBE COMMON TYPES OF MEDICATION INCLUDING THERE EFFECTS AND POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS ANSWER Paracetamol = Side effects of paracetamol are rare but can include Erythematous or urticarial rashes, fever, nausea and Mucosal lesions. Even more rarely, they can include Neutropenia, thrombocytopenia and pancytopenia ferrous sulphate = possible side effects are allergic reaction e.g. itchy skin rash, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, or difficulty breathing or swallowing,constipation occasionally causing faecal impaction, diarrhoea, stomach pain, feeling sick and blackened stools. aspirin = possible side effects are black, bloody, or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds, severe nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain, fever lasting longer than 3 days, swelling, or pain lasting longer than 10 days; or hearing problems, ringing in your ears.