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This is vital because medical personnel could administer something that causes life threatening symptoms if taken with an anticoagulant.
The final educational area that needs to be covered are the changes that must take place in the daily life of the patient. The patient must be careful not to cut himself or herself, In addition the patient must be careful not to take part in activities that might cause injury as injury can cause the patient to hemorrhage.
GI PROBLEMS
Three common GI problems include heartburn, ulcers and irritable bowel syndrome. Each of these conditions can cause stomach upset. Heartburn can be treated with over the counter medications, including Zantac. Ulcers require a specific antibiotic and a stomach acid reducer and IBS is often treated with stomach acid reducers. In addition all three conditions respond favorably to changes in diet.
The medications for heartburn can be purchased over the counter, as can Zantac which will assist with ulcer symptoms however the antibiotics for ulcers must be prescribed by a medical professional.
If asked to give advice about medications I would say to never start new ones or take over the counter medications with prescribed ones without checking first with the doctor.
A diuretic - Lasix, Lasix is primarily used to reduce water...
It should be taken at the same time each day, patient should avoid dehydration, patient should tell the doctor before mixing this drug with others and it should be taken in the morning.
OxyContin (oxycodone HCI controlled-release) is the brand name for an opioid analgesic (pain reliever) (What is OxyContin? (http://www.drugfree.org/Portal/Drug_Guide/OxyContin)" It is classified as a Schedule II narcotic by the federal government.
It is taken every 12 hours, it has the potential for abuse, it has a serious risk of respiratory depression. Side effects include headache, vomiting, constipation, dizziness and weakness. It can also cause dry mouth and sweating.
Chronic use of opioids can result in tolerance for the drugs, which means that users must take higher doses to achieve the same initial effects. Long-term use also can lead to physical dependence and addiction -- the body adapts to the presence of the drug, and withdrawal symptoms occur if use is reduced or stopped (What is OxyContin? (http://www.drugfree.org/Portal/Drug_Guide/OxyContin)."
References
Precautions While Using This Medicine http://www.healthopedia.com/drugs/detailed/anticoagulants/precautions.html#
What is OxyContin? http://www.drugfree.org/Portal/Drug_Guide/OxyContin
Non-Cardiac Chest Pain Background- Chest pain is one of the most common reasons people call for or visit the Emergency Room for help. Heart attack education has brought to light the urgency of seeking immediate medical treatment if one suspects they are having heart issues. However, chest pain does not always signal a heart attack, and may be totally unrelated to issues with the cardiovascular system. Often no clear reason for
reason I selected the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing for graduate studies in nursing is because I ultimately seek to become a leader in the field of nursing, and there are several facets of this institution that legitimize its "vision to sustain nursing leadership worldwide." In particular, I was attracted to the synthesis of different disciplines and areas of erudition that the UAB School of Nursing
Under conventional radiology, excessive exposure outputs a "black" film. In case of digital systems, good images are got from a large range of doses. With the help of digital fluoroscopy systems, it is extremely simple to get as well as delete images. There might be an inclination to get more images than what is required. In case of digital radiology, higher patient dosage implies improved image quality and therefore
5% while 70.5% took Aspirin within six hours after reaching hospital and 76.5% of patients admitted in the NICVD were receiving Aspirin therapy." (Jaiwa, 2006, p.1) Jaiwa reports a more recent study that states findings that out of 52 patients with chest pain only 13 patients or 25% of the 52 received aspirin. The stated reason for not giving aspirin to the other 39 patients included that "chest pain was not
Nursing Leadership Portfolio Education And Experience My nursing education includes attaining my Associate Degree in Nursing (AND) at Florida State College at Jacksonville and my Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) at the University of North Florida. My Professional Nursing Roles include UF Health Jacksonville as a Registered Nurse in Trauma/Surgery Progressive Care, Registered Nurse at Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital in the Cardiac/Stroke Unit and Registered Nurse at St. Vincent's Medical Center in the
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