Reduces fever and is an anti inflammatory. Side effects include gastrointestinal ulcers, stomach bleeding and tinnitus. Senakot – stimulant laxative to treat constipation. Side effects include stomach pain and cramps and excessive use can cause diarrhoea and low level of potassium in the blood. Ibuprofen – pain reliever and fever reducer.
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.
Case Study 1: Patient Admission Concepts related to HLTEN512B Topic 1 Mrs. Gwen Jones is a 70 year old woman who has been admitted to your ward after arriving from her doctor’s surgery. Her GP has included a letter stating that he has assessed Mrs. Jones and requests she is admitted. She is feeling very unwell, with a high temperature, frequency of urination and burning when urinating. She appears slightly confused. She complains of back pain.
Anti-depressants may be advised if depression is suspected. Depression is common in people with dementia and may be overlooked. Sleeping tablets are sometimes needed if difficulty sleeping is a persistent problem. 1.3 Outline the risks and benefits of antipsychotic medication for individuals with dementia Antipsychotics The use of using antipsychotic medicines can help treat aggression and agitation, which could also * aid better sleep, * being more cooperative, * being able to participate in daily living tasks, * able to make own decisions Possible side effects of antipsychotics can include: • drowsiness • shaking • trembling • muscle twitches • spasms • weight gain • blurred vision • constipation • lack of sex drive • dry mouth However, they are used with caution and usually for short periods because they can: * increase the risk of a person experiencing cardiovascular diseases, such as stroke or heart attack * make other symptoms of dementia worse and cause drowsiness. If antipsychotics are used, they will be
The patient presented to her physician’s office with shortness of breath, chest pain, excessive coughing, and excessive fatigue and states that, “she has fainted on occasion before”. The patient looks very weak and flushed. Her son accompanied her to the doctor’s appointment. After diagnostic testing, the patient was diagnosed with Cor pulmonale. Risk Factors The inability of the right ventricle to properly pump blood in the arteries leading to these abnormally high pressures is known as cor pulmonale.
* Depressants slow down the central nervous system and can reduce anxiety or emotional distress., examples include cannabis and barbiturates. * Opiates provide pain relief, induce euphoria, sedation and can lead to coma, examples include heroin, opium, methadone and morphine. * Hallucinogens induce an altered state of consciousness and effect perception of reality, examples include LSD and mushrooms. Prescription drugs containing opoids, benzodiazipines (which are depressants of the central nervous system) or stimulants can be misused when taken for reasons other than those they were prescribed for. Prescription drugs can cause sedation, altered state of consciousness, depressed respiration and changes in blood pressure.
• A 62-year-old diabetic female presents for check-up and dressing change of on left foot. An examination reveals the wound is healing. The nurse applied new dressing and patient will return for a check-up in one week. This patient has a history of wounds on her left foot. The nurse applied new dressing in the wound and medical decision was established.
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.
Fibromyalgia is often present when an individual has low levels of this specific neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. The body tries to cope with pain to the best of its abilities, however the pain threshold is lowered considerably and pain seems to be intensified. This condition is also strongly associated with Raynaud syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, mood and anxiety disorders, and regional pain syndromes. (Huether, 2012). With a combination of preexisting factors such as imbalances in hormones and neurotransmitters, and also any trauma or pain inducing syndromes fibromyalgia is a risk for any
morphine and heroin) Anti-inflammatories (e.g. ibuprofen) Anaesthetic blocks (e.g. epidural) Medication would be the primary one, but other methods are often effective. Physical methods, like Physiotherapy is commonly used to reduce chronic pain. Massage, thermo-pad heat packs often provide temporary relief.