2. Are there other signs and symptoms that you should observe for while A.G. is in your care? b. SBO: Diarrhea, constipation, and inability to pass gas or have a bowel movement. c. Complications: peritonitis (abdominal pain or tenderness; distention; fever; N/V; anorexia; diarrhea; decreased UOP; fatigue); signs of infection (temperature, inflammation, WBC count, etc.) 3.
POM- Prescribtion only medicines OTC or P- over the counter or pharmacy medicines GSL- General sales list CD- Controlled Drugs 3. Explain how and why policies and procedures or agreed ways of working must reflect and incorporate legislative requirements. All care establishments should have a medicines policy to give care workers and nurses’ guidance on procedures for medicines management including: Storage and ordering/disposal procedure • Medicines error/incident management • Covert medicines/consent * Non prescribed medicines * Administration of creams and nutritional supplements • PRN medicines (medicine taken occasionally as required Outcome 2 Know about common types of medication and their use 1. Identify common types of medication. 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.
Central nervous system disturbances may be noted with decreased cardiac output. •Observe for chest pain or discomfort; note location, radiation, severity, quality, duration, associated manifestations such as nausea, and precipitating and relieving factors. Chest pain/discomfort is generally indicative of an inadequate blood supply to the heart, which can compromise cardiac output. Clients with heart failure can continue to have chest pain with angina or can re-infarct. •If chest pain is present, have client lie down, monitor cardiac rhythm, give oxygen, run a strip, medicate for pain, and notify the physician.
It inhibits histamine H2receptor site. It may not of worked to relieve all the patients symptoms because there could be an ulcer and a bacterial infection that is unrelieved by the medication. 7. A concern with the coffee ground emesis is bleeding somewhere in the upper GI tract. 8.
(Please refer to the 5 rights as stated in question ‘2’ above) 6. You check that the individual has not taken any medication recently and be aware of the appropriate timing of medication 7. You obtain the individuals consent and offer information, support and reassurance throughout, in a manner which encourages their co-operation and which is appropriate to their needs and concerns 8. You select, check and prepare correctly the medication according to the medication administration record or medication information
Dust, dirt and liquid substances must not be allowed to build up. Regular cleaning can achieve this. Cleaning schedule must be written in COSHH, and should be follow. This should specify the staff responsibilities for cleaning. Equipment in the clinical environment must be decontaminated appropriately after every use and before moving on to another patient.. Chloral clean should be made according to given method too much water or very less water makes it less effective.
In the given case study, for instance, future provision of moderate sedation and additional backup must remain a mandatory exercise. Second, involves gathering of data and available evidence as a means of highlighting the occurrence of events, a behavior, or even condition (Clark &Taplin, 2012). According to most hospital regulations and ethics, when a patient begins to exhibit complications, it is upon the nurse and the ED physician to note the symptoms and offer appropriate treatment. Further examination of this scenario reveals a number of hazards/errors, i.e., shortage of qualified nurses, unfamiliar with appropriate medication dosages, the current procedure for conscious sedation was not followed, and the most fundamental hazard is the inability of the staff to prioritize and inform the administration (Nursing Supervisor) of the situation in the ED. The emergency department still failed to abide by medical ethics of practice.
Paracetamol Analgesics are used to relieve pain such as headaches. Addiction to these can happen if taken over a long period of time. Also, irritation of the stomach, liver damage and sleep disturbances as some analgesics contain caffeine. Antibiotics e.g. Amoxicillin Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections Diarrhoea, feeling sick and vomiting are the most common side effects.
Also, irritation of the stomach, liver damage and sleep disturbances as some analgesics contain caffeine. The effect of Antibiotics are to treat infections caused by bacteria and the potential side effects are having Diarrhoea, feeling sick and vomiting are the most common side effects . Some people get a fungal infection such as thrush after treatment with antibiotics for a longer period of time and the more serious side effects of antibiotics include kidney problems, blood disorders, increased sensitivity to the sun and deafness, However there are rare. The effect of Antidepressants is to changer the chemical balance in the brain and that can in turn change the psychological state of the mind such as for depression and the potential side effects the common ones are blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, increased appetite, nausea, restlessness, shaking or trembling and difficulty sleeping and the other side effects are dry mouth, constipation, and sweating. The effect of
Jodie Spooner Administer Medication to individuals and Monitor the effects. 1. Understand legislations, policy and procedures relevant to administration of medication. 1.1 Identify current legislations, guidelines policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication. Many legislations and policies and procedures cover the legal management of medication, individuals handling the medication are not expected to have detailed knowledge of the legislation, but then they do need to be aware of the legal difference between types of drugs and the legal framework that allows them to handle medicines before delivering them to a service user.