Unit 4222-616 Administer medication to individuals and monitor the effects Outcome 1 1) Identify current legislation, guidelines policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication. Legislations, policies and protocols that are relevant to the administration of medication include the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH, the Medicines Act, the Misuse of Drugs Act, the Health and Social Care Act. Outcome 2 1) Describe common types of medication including their effects and potential side effects. Aspirin - relieves minor aches and pains. Reduces fever and is an anti inflammatory.
Fistula in the wrist is because they do usually take in this location and it reduces the risk of the patient having to go back in the hospital for more surgery. 10. Identify two ways you observed the PACU nurse act as the patient advocate A. Monitors the patient’s pain and administers appropriate medication to control patient’s pain B. Retains the patient in the PACU while monitoring the vital signs, respiratory function, blood pressure and level of consciousness to decrease the risk for injury 11.
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.
Describe? * Analgesics * Antihistamines * Antacids * Anticoagulants * Psychotropic * Diuretics * Laxatives * Hormones * Cytotoxic Classification of medicines POM- Prescription Only Medicine. P- Pharmacy GSL- General Sales Lists Antibiotics Antibiotics are used to combat bacterial infections such as pneumonia, acne and E. coli. This medication is POM (Prescription Only Medication). This medication can be taken through a number of routes.
Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care – (Adults) Unit 53 – Provide support to manage pain and discomfort 1) Understand approaches to managing pain and discomfort 1.1 Explain the importance of a holistic approach to managing pain and discomfort. A holistic approach to approaching pain and discomfort because, if you look only at the pain itself and not other factors such as fear, you will miss the opportunity to address that fear and by addressing fear, you could potentially reduce the amount of pain relief the individual will require (avoiding some of the unpleasant side effects when taken in large doses). Similarly, a person may not speak up about just how much pain they are in because they don't want to be a
Medi-ports are placed to gain venous access and are usually placed in the chest. She had a few lymph nodes removed under her left arm and as a result of that, she can no longer have blood drawn or blood pressure taken on her left arm to reduce the risk of developing lymphedema. Lymphedema is swelling that occurs in one of your arms or legs, but sometimes both limbs can be affected. Lymphedema is caused by a blockage in the lymphatic system, which is an important part of your immune and circulatory systems. When the lymphatic fluid does not drain properly due to the blockage, the fluid builds up and the swelling continues.
In most classical homeopathy remedies they are so diluted that molecules of the healing substance are no longer present. The homeopathy doctor is different from the mainstream doctor in that he will prescribe separate forms of therapy for patients that are suffering from the same condition. This is one of the qualities that people that have used the services of a homeopathy doctor appreciate about this method of care. Every diagnosis is individualized, finding the root cause of the condition that is responsible for the illness. When a person with an ailment seeks the services of a homeopath he or she must first understand the process of diagnosing the condition takes longer.
The purpose of this paper will examine Transcendental Meditation (TM) as a method to improve the quality of health with a person’s with medical issues in the emergency room (ER). Maharishi Mahesh Yogi introduced TM in 1959. The TM technique is based on Indian philosophy along with teachings of Krishna, Budha, and Shankara. TM uses mantra, which is sound that is thought (but not spoken) during meditation. TM stresses certain techniques, such specific posture, focused attention, and openness.
The next step is sedating the patient with the use of anesthesia or sedatives; a plastic surgeon sedates or completely anesthetizes patients prior to the start of surgery. Depending on the nature of the procedure, this is done with the assistance of a nurse and/or an anesthesiologist. Another thing is reconstructive surgery. A plastic surgeon may perform reconstructive surgery, with repairs from trauma or defects inflicted on a patient. For example, if a patient were severely burned, a surgeon might perform a skin grafting, removing dead skin and replacing it with tissue from another body part.
Shirazi (2012) defines allopathic medicine as the “practice of conventional medicine that uses pharmacologically active agents or physical interventions (like surgery) to treat or suppress symptoms or pathophysiologic processes of disease” (Definitions, para. 1). An example of the allopathic approach can be simplified into a patient’s visit to their primary care provider for knee pain. The patient is asked a series of questions regarding their symptoms. The provider will then address that specific knee pain issue and then treat accordingly, whether it is a prescription to alleviate the pain or recommending a series of exercises to mobilize the joint.