Amoxicillin – Treats infections caused by bacteria. Side effects - Diarrhoea and sickness is the most common. Some people may get thrush after treatment with antibiotics for a longer period of time. More serious side effects can occur such as kidney problems, blood disorders, increased sensitivity to the sun and deafness… these are rare. * Antidepressants e.g.
Common symptoms include chest pain, shaking chills, fever, dry cough, muscle aches, nausea and vomiting, rapid breathing and rapid heart rate. Symptoms that may indicate a medical emergency are bluish skin tone, labored breathing, high fever and confusion. Management and treatment of pneumonia involves a course of antibiotics. This patient is allergic to clindamycin and vancomycin, so he is being treated with tazobactam/piperacillin. The patient is also receiving multiple courses of respiratory treatment, including vest therapy, cough assistance and nebulizer treatments.
This pain may become worse within minutes after eating or drinking, especially high fat foods. It may become constant and more severe, lasting for several days and may worsen when lying flat. The client with acute pancreatitis may appear ill with fever, nausea, vomiting, and sweating. Treatment often requires a stay in the hospital and may involve pain medication, IV Fluids, maintaining NPO status, to limit the activity of the pancreas and on occasion an NG tube to remove stomach contents. In some cases gallstones may be removed to relieve blockage of the pancreatic duct.
The narcotic agonist act at specific opioid receptor sites in the CNS to produce analgesia, sedation, and a sense of well-being. They also are used as antitussives and as adjuncts to general anesthesia to produce rapid analgesia, sedation, and respiratory depression. Indications for narcotic agonists include relief of severe acute or chronic pain, preoperative medication, analgesia during anesthesia, and specific individual indications, depending on the receptor affinity (p. 409). Narcotic agonists are contraindicated in the following conditions: presence of known allergy to any narcotic agonist to avoid hypersensitivity reactions; diarrhea caused by toxic poisons because depression of GI activity could lead to increased absorption and toxicity; and after biliary surgery or surgical anastomoses because of the adverse effects associated with slowed GI activity
Nicorette has 53 drug interactions, 12 minor and 41 minor, some of these drugs include, labetalol, oxazepam, pentazocine, prazosin, propranolol, theophylline, varenicline. Nicoderm – Nicoderm can interact with medications for high blood pressure, decongestants, and other nicotine products. It can also conflict with how the body manages acetaminophen, caffeine, insulin, and tricyclic antidepressants. Side Effects Nicorette – side effects: allergic reaction (hives, difficult breathing, swelling), weakness/dizziness, nausea/vomiting, dry mouth, headache, mouth or throat soreness, and muscle or joint pain. Nicoderm – side effects: vivid/abnormal dreams, headache, nervousness, sweating, redness, itching, burning at application site, nausea, stomache pain, swelling, and allergic reactions.
There are many different legislations that governs the use of medication in social care settings, one of these include The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. From 2011 it defines the fundamental structure and authority for the encouragement, regulation and enforcement of workplace health, safety and welfare of the United Kingdom. Another includes The Medication Act 1968, it governs the medicines for human use and veterinary use, which includes the manufacture of and supply of medicines. The act defines three categories of medicines, prescription only medicines (POM) Pharmacy medicines (P) and the general sales list (GSL). Another is The Misuse of Drug Act 1971.
Unit 47 Administer Medication to Individuals and Monitor the Effects. Unit code ASM 34 Unit reference Y/501/0598 1.1 The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 The Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations 1973 SI 1973 No 798 as amended by Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 The NHS Scotland Pharmaceutical Service (Regulations) 1995 * The Social Work Act 1968 as amended by The Regulation of Care Act 2001 * The Children Act 1989 The Children’s Act 1995 The Data Protection Act 1998 The Care Standards Act 2000 The Regulation of Care Act 2001 The Health and Social Care Act 2001 Adults with Incapacity Act 2000 9 © Social Care Association * The Health Act 200 Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) The Control of Substances Hazardous to health Regulations (1999-COSHH) * Hazardous Waste Regulations (2005) Mental Capacity Act (2005) The Access to health records Act (1990) This list is not exhaustive, organisations, Myself and all staff should be enabled to access documentation pertinent to the administration of medication like the examples listed above. The National Minimum Standards require the registered person puts in place policies and procedures for the receipt, recording, storage, administration and disposal of medicines. These policies and procedures are to protect not only the service users but also the staff 2.1 Analgesics: i.e. Codeine, used for pain relief, side effects can be light-headedness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath, and sedation.
Many people get viruses from either swallowing or inhaling them, being bitten or sexual contact. Viruses can cause both minor and severe illness and infections. The more minor infections include the common cold, influenza, warts, herpes, sore throats and other respitory infections. The more severe illnesses include shingles, smallpox, hiv/aids and hemorrhagic fevers (ebola, Marburg,
Effexor affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression. Effexor is used to treat major depressive disorder, anxiety, and panic disorder. Brand Names: Effexor, Effexor XR 5. Singulair- (montelukast) is a leukotriene
Unit 4222-16 Administer Medication to Individuals and Monitor the Effects Outcome 1 Understand legislation, policy and procedures relevant to Administration of medication Identify current legislation, guidelines policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication. The current applicable legislation for the administration of medication includes The Health and Social Care Act Regulation 13 as summarised by Outcome 9 of the Care Quality Commission Essential Standards. The Medicines Act 1968 The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 Misuse of Drgus (Safe Custody) Regulations 1973 The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulation 1999 Hazardous Waste Regulation 2005 These are all used to help my company write their Medication Policy and procedure. The company required all Care and Support workers to have read the policy and have training on the administration of medication. All Care and Support workers should have refresher training annually.