ivabradine (heart failure)
... titrated downward including the possible dose of 2.5 mg twice daily [Servier Laboratories 2012]. Elderly patients: Since ivabradine has been studied in a limited number of elderly patients, a lower starting dose should be considered for patients aged 75 years or more (2.5 mg twice daily i.e. one hal ...
... titrated downward including the possible dose of 2.5 mg twice daily [Servier Laboratories 2012]. Elderly patients: Since ivabradine has been studied in a limited number of elderly patients, a lower starting dose should be considered for patients aged 75 years or more (2.5 mg twice daily i.e. one hal ...
PMP Sample - SuperPharmacyPlus
... To lower blood pressure and protect heart, brain and kidneys. ...
... To lower blood pressure and protect heart, brain and kidneys. ...
Younggren_Electronic Psychological Record Keeping
... Where there may be exceptions to this general rule ..., there is wide agreement that confidentiality is a sine qua non for successful psychiatric treatment. The relationship may well be likened to that of the priest-penitent or the lawyer- client. Psychiatrists not only explore the very depths of th ...
... Where there may be exceptions to this general rule ..., there is wide agreement that confidentiality is a sine qua non for successful psychiatric treatment. The relationship may well be likened to that of the priest-penitent or the lawyer- client. Psychiatrists not only explore the very depths of th ...
Rescue! Therapy and the paradox of the Barcalounger EDITORIAL
... experience the acute onset of episodic dyspnoea is not because of any acute worsening in their lungs, but because they have attempted to exert themselves. Rapid-acting bronchodilators can reduce physiological airway tone and may help relieve symptoms in the COPD patient who has developed dyspnoea, f ...
... experience the acute onset of episodic dyspnoea is not because of any acute worsening in their lungs, but because they have attempted to exert themselves. Rapid-acting bronchodilators can reduce physiological airway tone and may help relieve symptoms in the COPD patient who has developed dyspnoea, f ...
Associated Cardiovascular Consultants provides early intervention
... hearts have been weakened or damaged by congestive heart failure. The center, which celebrated its first anniversary last month, recently treated its 300th patient. ACC staffers say its emphasis on early intervention represents a new approach in treating the chronic condition, which makes simple act ...
... hearts have been weakened or damaged by congestive heart failure. The center, which celebrated its first anniversary last month, recently treated its 300th patient. ACC staffers say its emphasis on early intervention represents a new approach in treating the chronic condition, which makes simple act ...
Chapter 4 - Psychology
... does. The more severe the pain, the greater the adherence. personal factors in adherence - There are small but complex age differences, with the very old and the very young having "poorer" adherence. No personality or gender differences have been noted. People who believe they can adhere are more li ...
... does. The more severe the pain, the greater the adherence. personal factors in adherence - There are small but complex age differences, with the very old and the very young having "poorer" adherence. No personality or gender differences have been noted. People who believe they can adhere are more li ...
Report 2011/12
... The PPG expressed concerns regarding the size of the group – it was considered that a small core group would be more effective. The PPG decided that the preferred option was to maintain a small representative group and to co-opt specific patients on to sub groups to address issues as appropriate. T ...
... The PPG expressed concerns regarding the size of the group – it was considered that a small core group would be more effective. The PPG decided that the preferred option was to maintain a small representative group and to co-opt specific patients on to sub groups to address issues as appropriate. T ...
metoprolol succinate - McGraw-Hill
... tablets are scored and can be divided, but that he should swallow tablets or half-tablets whole and not crush or chew them. 2Advise patients with heart failure to report signs or symptoms of worsening condition, including weight gain and increasing shortness of breath. ● Advise patient to avoid driv ...
... tablets are scored and can be divided, but that he should swallow tablets or half-tablets whole and not crush or chew them. 2Advise patients with heart failure to report signs or symptoms of worsening condition, including weight gain and increasing shortness of breath. ● Advise patient to avoid driv ...
SCI2003 Template - American Pharmacists Association
... – Discard old prescription vials and never store multiple drugs in the same container ...
... – Discard old prescription vials and never store multiple drugs in the same container ...
... support services suitable for adherence, stressing the need for inclusion practices and better assistance care by the multi-professional staff. Pharmacy services can play an important role in the promotion of adherence.2 The study on participation of pharmacists in the monitoring of antidepressant u ...
MED005 Medication Reconciliation
... medications following a move from one care setting to another. Details to be recorded include the name of the medicine(s), dosage, frequency and route of administration. Medication errors commonly occur when people are transferred from one care setting to another, this is often a result of inaccurat ...
... medications following a move from one care setting to another. Details to be recorded include the name of the medicine(s), dosage, frequency and route of administration. Medication errors commonly occur when people are transferred from one care setting to another, this is often a result of inaccurat ...
The Psychiatric SOAP Note
... form of differential diagnosis is constructed. In the final portion of the note, the Plan section, a roadmap is laid out in which the clinician should construct the plan to address the specific deficits previously described in the assessment. In other words, the plan should always be related to the ...
... form of differential diagnosis is constructed. In the final portion of the note, the Plan section, a roadmap is laid out in which the clinician should construct the plan to address the specific deficits previously described in the assessment. In other words, the plan should always be related to the ...
ICLIO-eCourse-09-Coordination-of-Care-Presentation
... • High-dose adjuvant ipilimumab (10 mg/kg) – 2 cases of skin rash, diarrhea, and hypophysitis. – Onset for both was rash, diarrhea, hypophysitis. – One patient had enlarged pituitary on MRI. – One patient had biopsy confirmed autoimmune colitis. ...
... • High-dose adjuvant ipilimumab (10 mg/kg) – 2 cases of skin rash, diarrhea, and hypophysitis. – Onset for both was rash, diarrhea, hypophysitis. – One patient had enlarged pituitary on MRI. – One patient had biopsy confirmed autoimmune colitis. ...
Presentation Slides
... medications in relation to other chronic diseases the patient may have • Ensure appropriate monitoring has been completed and is within range ...
... medications in relation to other chronic diseases the patient may have • Ensure appropriate monitoring has been completed and is within range ...
Therapeutic education increases health literacy of
... chemotherapy, many elderly MM patients have a low level of instruction and of health literacy and a partial or total lack of information about the disease and the treatment that makes difficult their active engagement. ...
... chemotherapy, many elderly MM patients have a low level of instruction and of health literacy and a partial or total lack of information about the disease and the treatment that makes difficult their active engagement. ...
Rapid Response Nurses (RRNs)
... nurses support adults and seniors who have: • Complex care needs • Poorly managed chronic diseases such as COPD, CHF, diabetes, cardiac disease • Multiple admissions to hospital, or frequent visits to emergency departments or urgent care • Difficulty managing medications • Fragile care support ...
... nurses support adults and seniors who have: • Complex care needs • Poorly managed chronic diseases such as COPD, CHF, diabetes, cardiac disease • Multiple admissions to hospital, or frequent visits to emergency departments or urgent care • Difficulty managing medications • Fragile care support ...
Treatment Form
... Hepatic Impairment: Use of NUPLAZID is not recommended in patients with hepatic impairment. NUPLAZID has not been evaluated in this patient population. Pregnancy: Use of NUPLAZID in pregnant women has not been evaluated and should therefore be used in pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifie ...
... Hepatic Impairment: Use of NUPLAZID is not recommended in patients with hepatic impairment. NUPLAZID has not been evaluated in this patient population. Pregnancy: Use of NUPLAZID in pregnant women has not been evaluated and should therefore be used in pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifie ...
Fixed Combinations in Treatment Algorithms and
... therapy (5); reducing such exposure could improve the patient’s comfort and thus compliance. Long-term use of topical drugs may be detrimental as a dose- and time-dependent consequence to benzalkonium chloride exposure (5). Such changes may reduce the success rate of subsequent filtration surgery (6 ...
... therapy (5); reducing such exposure could improve the patient’s comfort and thus compliance. Long-term use of topical drugs may be detrimental as a dose- and time-dependent consequence to benzalkonium chloride exposure (5). Such changes may reduce the success rate of subsequent filtration surgery (6 ...
ORIGINAL AND GENERIC AEDs IN THE TREATMENT OF EPILEPSY
... Objective. This article presents the state-of-the-art concerning the possible consequences of substitution of original drugs with generic drugs (and vice versa) and substitution of one generic drug with another generic drug in the treatment of epilepsy (exchange of pharmaceutical preparations). Revi ...
... Objective. This article presents the state-of-the-art concerning the possible consequences of substitution of original drugs with generic drugs (and vice versa) and substitution of one generic drug with another generic drug in the treatment of epilepsy (exchange of pharmaceutical preparations). Revi ...
EDITECH`s complete, closed loop medication management solution
... medications. This is based on the provider's privileges as well as the type and severity of the interaction. Comments can also be required when overriding specific warnings, while audit trails track all warnings which are overridden. ...
... medications. This is based on the provider's privileges as well as the type and severity of the interaction. Comments can also be required when overriding specific warnings, while audit trails track all warnings which are overridden. ...
National Medicines Information Centre MEDICATION SAFETY
... ADRs that occur in the primary care setting can result in hospital admissions / Accident and Emergency consultations or use of other healthcare services. The exact number of ADRs experienced by patients is unknown but a recent study involving two large UK hospitals reported that 6.5% of admissions ...
... ADRs that occur in the primary care setting can result in hospital admissions / Accident and Emergency consultations or use of other healthcare services. The exact number of ADRs experienced by patients is unknown but a recent study involving two large UK hospitals reported that 6.5% of admissions ...
Legal Aspects of Gerontological Nursing
... Gerontological Nursing • Nurses need to be concerned about protecting the rights of their elderly patients. • Nurses must have knowledge of basic laws and ensure that their practice falls within legally sound boundaries. ...
... Gerontological Nursing • Nurses need to be concerned about protecting the rights of their elderly patients. • Nurses must have knowledge of basic laws and ensure that their practice falls within legally sound boundaries. ...
Ethics-and-Legal-Iss.. - Seton Medical Center Harker Heights
... Cultural Differences Culture Learned pattern of thought and behavior displayed by a social group including knowledge, belief, technology, values, norms, art, morals, laws, and customs Cultural competencies Skills used to work with patients of all cultures ...
... Cultural Differences Culture Learned pattern of thought and behavior displayed by a social group including knowledge, belief, technology, values, norms, art, morals, laws, and customs Cultural competencies Skills used to work with patients of all cultures ...
Oral Health Fact Sheet for Dental Professionals Adults with
... • Assess patient’s risk of acute exacerbation/anaphylaxis during dental treatment prior to examination. Ask detailed questions about asthma frequency (>2/week indicates poor control) and severity (previous hospitalization or emergency room visit), triggering agents, and management/medications (mo ...
... • Assess patient’s risk of acute exacerbation/anaphylaxis during dental treatment prior to examination. Ask detailed questions about asthma frequency (>2/week indicates poor control) and severity (previous hospitalization or emergency room visit), triggering agents, and management/medications (mo ...
HCT Campaign and ARV Expansion
... 200 including children must be put on cotrim • All patients who are exposed to HIV infection must assessed and provided with PEP at once • All children exposed to HIV in pregnancy or whose status is unknown must be provide with NVP until their status is know ...
... 200 including children must be put on cotrim • All patients who are exposed to HIV infection must assessed and provided with PEP at once • All children exposed to HIV in pregnancy or whose status is unknown must be provide with NVP until their status is know ...