urine output as defined as less than 30 millimeters an hour (mL/hr)‚ thirst‚ high sodium levels defined as higher than 145 millequivalents per liter‚ low blood pressure defined as low in relation to patients normal blood pressure‚ including orthostatic hypotension‚ increased pulse rate‚ high specific gravity defined as higher than 1‚030 high blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels defined as higher than 18 mg/dl‚ and high hemocratic levels defined as higher than 46 for females and 54 for males‚ and cool extremities
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The common serious ADRs include falls‚ orthostatic hypotension‚ heart failure‚ and delirium. The most common causes of death resulting from ADR as cited by Pretorius et al are gastrointestinal or intracranial bleeding and renal failure. Medications for pain such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
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Angiotensin-II Receptor Blockers (ARBs): ARBs are a class of drugs that halt the action of Angiotensin-II by blocking the binding between Angiotensin-II and Angiotensin-II receptors. This leads to reduced blood pressure as the blood vessels get dilated. This reduced blood pressure helps to ease heart failure as it now becomes easier for the heart to pump this blood. Commonly used ARBs are Irbesartan‚ candesartan‚ Losartan‚ Olmesartan‚ Telmisartan‚ valsartan‚ and azilsartan. Mechanism Angiotensin-II
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°Thioridazine hydrochloride‚USP. Is a member of the piperizine subgroup of the phenothiazines. Thioridazine occurs as a white or slightly yellow‚ crystalline or micronized powder‚ which is odourless or has a faint odor and is practically insoluble in water and freely soluble in dehydrated alcohol. The drug has sedative and hypotensive activity in common with chlorpromazine and less antiemetic activity. thioridazine is indicated for the treatment of schizophrenic patients who fail to respond
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reabsorption Pharmacokinetics Rapid onset (oral 60 min; IV 5 min) Therapeutic uses Pulmonary edema Edematous states Hypertension Adverse effects Hypokalemia Hyponatremia‚ hypochloremia‚ and dehydration Hyperglycemia & Hyperuricemia Hypotension Loss of volume Relaxation of venous smooth muscle Ototoxicity Drug interactions Digoxin May cause imbalance in digoxin levels due to fluctuation in potassium levels Ototoxic drugs May cause tinnitus Potassium-sparing diuretics May help
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As the older person population increases in size‚ the percentage of fall risk will also likely to increase as a consequences reduction in balance. Age-associated functional declines in muscle strength and the sensory systems‚ in addition to several other issues‚ such as cognitive function may contribute to the reductions of balance in older person. There are many screening test widely available that can be used to test balance in older person. According to Mancini and Horak (2010)‚ the primary reasons
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In the beginning Chucks DX were hypercholesterolemia‚ stage I hypertension and his risk for heart disease was significant. At that time I would have recommended the following medications: 1) Red Yeast Rice capsules (1 po qd to help decrease his cholesterol level‚ 2) Omega 3 Fish Oil 3 gms/day to help lower his blood pressure‚ reduce triglyceride level‚ slow the development of plaque in the arteries & reduce the likelihood of heart attack or stroke. My rationale behind this is these herbs are way
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PHARM: Safety and Infection Control What components should be included in a medication order? 1. · The client’s name · Date and time of order · Name of medication (may be generic or brand) · Dosage of medication · Route of administration · Time and frequency of medication administration – exact times or number of times per day (dictated by facility policy or specific qualities of the medication). · Signature of prescribing provider. 2. What are the best steps to take when a client refuses a medication
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Biology 511 Article Summary Vital Signs By H. Lee Kagan Vital Signs by an internist H. Lee Kagan is an account of a healthy-looking woman without warning (no crying‚ no clutching of chest)‚ suddenly collapsed onto the floor during check in at a clinic. A doctor acts swiftly to diagnose the potential fatal conditions the patient might be experiencing. First‚ the doctor checked the three most important things: airway‚ breathing‚ and circulation and concluded that the patient has no cardiac or respiratory
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For example‚ almost patients may experience constipation‚ weakness‚ dizziness‚ fatigue and mild decrease in bowel motility (Prommer‚ Twycross‚ Myhalyo‚ & Wilcock‚ 2011); other side effects of that drug can be arrhythmia‚ hypotension‚ edema‚ sinus bradycardia‚ orthostatic hypotension‚ severe skin reactions‚ tumor flare‚ increased lymphadenopathy‚ enlargement of the spleen‚ seizures‚ altered temperature sensitivity‚ irregular menstrual cycles‚ hypothyroidism or an increase in HIV viral
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