What is herbal medicine? Herbal medicine -- also called botanical medicine or phytomedicine -- refers to using a plant’s seeds‚ berries‚ roots‚ leaves‚ bark‚ or flowers for medicinal purposes. Herbalism has a long tradition of use outside of conventional medicine. It is becoming more mainstream as improvements in analysis and quality control along with advances in clinical research show the value of herbal medicine in the treating and preventing disease. What is the history of herbal medicine? Plants
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exhibits severe tunneling and purulent foul smelling drainage. History includes left total knee replacement approximately four weeks ago‚ hypertension‚ gout‚ chronic kidney disease‚ depression‚ obesity‚ and coagulopathy secondary to post-operative warfarin therapy. Patient stated she was unable to participate regularly in post-operative physical therapy due to a painful flare-up of gout. She also states she has not eaten in two days due to nausea and diarrhea from antibiotics. The Nursing
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Because of the intracapsular location of the fracture‚ the surgeon chooses to perm an arthroplasty rather than internal fixation. The post-operative orders include: Cefazolin (Kefzol) 1000mg IV q8h x 3 doses Enoxaparin (Lovenox) 30mg subcut q12h Warfarin (Coumadin) 2.5mg x 3 days‚ starting postoperatively day 1‚ then titrated to INR Docusate and senns (peri-Colace) 1 capsule PO bid Multivitamin with iron (Trinsicon) 1 capsule/day PO with meals CBC in morning after blood re-infusion Hydromorphone
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Introduction Automated dispensing is a system being implemented in today ’s pharmacy ’s nation wide. It involves the use of machines pre stocked with drugs that are programmed to automatically dispense physicians orders upon request. Changing roles With technology advancing‚ the role of both the pharmacy technician and the pharmacist is taking a swing toward making the dispensary a better work environment. Automatic dispensing systems are taking over the dispensing issues of the pharmacy
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CVA Patients Profile Patient name: ABC Age: 32 yrs. Old Sex: Male Date of Admission: February 07‚ 2013 Admitting diagnosis: CVA prob. Thromboembolic Infarct GCS: 11 (Lethargic) V/S taken as follows: BP= 110/80 mmHg RR= 24 CPM PR= 82 BPM Temperature= 38.0 ͦC Patient’s History * Past medical history of Bell’s Palsy * Mild Stoke Introduction Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) or Stroke‚ is the rapid loss of brain function due to disturbance in the blood supply to the
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HSC 3047: SUPPORT USE OF MEDICATION IN SOCIAL CARE SETTINGS OUTCOME 1 1.1. Identify the legislation that governs the use of medication in social care settings - The following legislations have a direct impact on the handling of medications within a social care setting: ·The Medicines Act 1968: basis for licensing‚ sale‚ supply and manufacture of medicines. ·The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971: this Act is designed to control the use of dangerous or potentially harmful drugs such as opiates (drugs which
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stroke. o Antiplatelets Agents: The most authentic drug for the treatment of ischemic stroke is aspirin. Within 24 to 48 hours of stroke aspirin therapy should begin. Ticlopidine is known to produce aspirin- like effects. o Oral warfarin and infusions of heparin can also be given. o Osmotic agents such as intravenous mannitol 20% and potent sterods like dexamethasone 4 mg intravenous is given to control cerebral oedema. o Blood Pressure medication (Angiotensin
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If bacterial meningitis is suspected several tests sound be done before beginning treatment. A blood sample should be taken and a complete blood count (CBC) should be performed and a lumbar puncture should also be performed as soon as possible. Laboratory findings The white blood cell count (WBC) should be 5‚000-10‚000 /mm3. Critical values associated WBC are 30‚000 /mm3. Variables that may increase white blood cell count include: Physical activity and stress‚ final months of pregnancy and/or labor
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Alzheimer’s disease Senile dementia - Alzheimer’s type (SDAT); SDAT Dementia is a loss of brain function that occurs with certain diseases. Alzheimer’s disease (AD)‚ is one form of dementia that gradually gets worse over time. It affects memory‚ thinking‚ and behavior. Causes‚ incidence‚ and risk factors You are more likely to get Alzheimer’s disease (AD) if you: * Are older. However‚ developing AD is not a part of normal aging. * Have a close blood relative‚ such as a brother‚ sister
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AZITHROMYCINE Generic name: Azithromycin Trade (Brand) names: Zithromax • Canadian trade name: Apo-Azithromycin Available forms: • Injection: 500 mg • Powder for oral suspension: 100mg/5 ml‚ 200mg/5ml; 1‚000 mg/Packet • Tablets: 250 mg‚ 500 mg‚ 600 mg Drug classification: • Pharmacoterapeutic: Macrolide • Clinical: Antibiotic Action: Azithromycin prevents bacteria from growing by interfering with their protein synthesis. Azithromycin binds to the
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