[pic] Evidence number- MEDICATION QUESTIONS ASM 34 [pic] Learners name- Jayne Jamieson 1. Tick which legislation is not relevant to administration of medication (1.1) Medication Act 1998 Care Standards COSHH Misuse of drugs Moving & Handling Regs √ 2. Describe common medications, their effects and potential side effects. (2.1) Analgesics, i.e. Codeine, used for pain relief, side effects can be light-headedness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath, and sedation.
Are there any contraindications or precautions that would eliminate the use of this drug for Ms. Johnson? Yes, she has been diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease. Aspirin is contraindicated in patients with this condition, Ms. Johnson smokes and aspirin should be avoided by patients who smoke (Aschenbrenner, 2012). 3. What patient variables are most important to consider for Ms. Johnson when assessing her drug therapy?
Codeine or 3-mrthylmorphine is an opiate type substance that naturally produced from opium poppy. According to the information from National Institutes of Health, Codeine is a prescription drug that use to relieve mild to moderate pain. It is also commonly used in combination with other cold medication to reduce coughing. However, the use of Codeine will not treat the cause of symptoms or speed recovery. The way Codeine works to reduce pain and cough is that it decreases the activity in part of the brain that causes those symptoms.
The side effects can be sudden swelling of the mouth/throat/face/lips, itchy rash, feel faint or light headed. Benclomelosone inhaler helps to prevent symptoms of mild, moderate or severe asthma. Side effects can be allergic reactions, thrush in mouth/throat, hoarse voice, sore throat or tongue. Citalopram to help relieve the symptoms of depression. Side effects can be blurred vision, lack of emotion, confusion and loss of memory.
Discoid rash: red scaly patches on skin that cause scarring. The acronym to remember the 11 symptoms is SOAP BRAIN MD. Some people, especially those with antiphospholipid syndrome, may have SLE without four criteria, and also SLE may present with features other those listed in the criteria. Treatment Being a chronic disease with no known cure, the treatment of SLE is symptomatic. In essence, this involves preventing flares and reducing their severity and duration when they occur.
NOT for genital warts W. Imiquimod ( Aldara, Zyclara) xxxi. Prescription cream enhance immune system to fight infection X. Podofilox (Condylox) xxxii. Prescription cream for genital wart tissue Y. Trichloroacetic acid xxxiii. Chemical treatment burns off genital warts X. How can people prevent HPV Z.
Addiction to these, irritation of the stomach, liver damage and sleep disturbances as some analgesics contain caffeine, if taken over a long period of time. Amoxicillin: A penicillin based antibiotic which fights bacteria in your body. It can only be taken if you are not allergic to Penicillin and do not have asthma, liver or kidney disease, or a history of Diarrhoea. Feeling sick and vomiting are the most common side effects. It is used to treat many different types of infections, such as ear infections, bladder infections, pneumonia, and salmonella however it can cause side effects including, getting a fungal infection such as thrush after treatment with antibiotics for a longer period of time, sores inside your mouth, fever, swollen glands, joint pain, muscle weakness, severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash, yellowed skin, yellowing of the eyes, dark coloured urine, confusion or weakness, easy bruising, and vaginal itching.
Some side effects include increased heart rate, blurred vision, urinary retention, dry mouth, constipation, weight gain or loss, and low blood pressure (6). Caution is suggested in patients who suffer from seizures, prostate enlargement, and glaucoma as Amitriptyline can exacerbate these problems. Patients should not mix Amitriptyline with monoamine oxidase inhibiting (MAOI) drugs (can cause fever, convulsions or death), Epinephrine (can cause high blood pressure), alcohol (it blocks the antidepressant action), and
As with any addiction, removing the drug and its withdrawal symptoms only treats the physical effects of the disease. Counseling to root out the underlying reasons for addictive drug seeking behavior must be
Typical exposures to humans are much lower; thus any risk of causing cancer is believed to be small at the level at which humans are exposed. Formaldehyde can affect people differently. Some people are very sensitive to formaldehyde while others may not have any noticeable reaction to the same level. Persons have developed allergic reactions (allergic skin disease and hives) to formaldehyde through skin contact with solutions of formaldehyde or durable-press clothing containing formaldehyde. Others have developed asthmatic reactions and skin rashes from exposure to formaldehyde.