Contraindication

INTRODUCTION: Alcohol is a part of New Zealand culture and is considered as an inevitable factor for celebrations and for relieving stress (“Alcohol misuse”, 2016). Long-term high rate of alcohol consumption can lead to alcohol misuse and make people dependent on alcohol. It has now become a very common thing to see an alcoholic patient presenting to the hospital frequently to treat the withdrawal symptoms. Most of the patients admitted with Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS) have multiple…

Learning is a never ending process that enhances our way of viewing things more profoundly, helps us interact with people more confidently, and generally aids us with our overall well-being as a person. Just like nursing, it’s a degree of never ending learnings: from technological advancements with documentations to different new diseases we’ve never heard before – all of these make nursing a very unique degree. Most nurses I worked with varies in the way they handle things. Some are very “by…

Diseases that can become prevalent and run rampant affect populations, therefore it must be monitored closely. Two examples of public health information systems tailored to combat an epidemic are CDC’s HIV/AIDS reporting system and Immunization Information systems (ISS). The CDC’s National HIV Surveillance System is the major source that monitors HIV trends in the United States (CDC.gov, n.d.a). Also, the CDC finances and aids state and local health departments to gather the information. Thus,…

Spiriva HandiHaler There are many types of inhalation equipment and devices on the market. I decided to research and compare the Spiriva Handihaler with the other bronchodilators. To find out why it was chosen for a resident where I work, who has C.O.P.D. I want to develop a broader understanding of the medication. It is important to be aware of the benefits or disadvantages of the medications that I dispense, in order for me to be thorough, and efficient in my job duties. Spiriva…

However, we should carefully select patients with good performance status with no major contraindication to chemotherapy. Unfortunately, majority of patients with lung cancers are life long smokers and have multiple comorbidities including COPD, cardiac problems, chronic kidney impairment which makes the decision of radical treatment with CRT rather…

Historically, social movements and technological advancements have been major events promoting the growth in nursing. World War II create one of the major changes in healthcare, women played a major role in the military medical units. Consequently, there was a shortage of nurses in America, so a two-year associate degree in nursing (AND) was developed in desire to quickly train nurses to acquire a minimum skills level. Koernig & Hayes (2016) stated that ADN programs since then have increased at…

his power to defy this and cheat fate, even when faced with the ultimate demise. Romeo’s impulsive behaviour manages to overcome fate and it’s control over the two, as when he is dead, fate cannot control him. These ideas on fate are absolute contraindications on the usage of fate in Shakespeare’s Sonnet…

As per your request, I have reviewed Aaron Green’s medical care rendered from 4/29/15 to 6/10/15 to determine if Mr. Green would have been a candidate for drugs to combat his stroke if he had received medical care sooner. Signs and symptoms of stroke include sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body, confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech, trouble seeing in one or both eyes, trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance, or…

Tinetti Balance Test. This test is a standardized evaluation of mobility and stability which takes 8 to 10 minutes to complete.2 Balance is assessed in sitting, arising, immediate and prolonged standing, and turning reflecting body control and strength. In gait testing, stance, trunk stability, and path deviations are observed. Step length, swing and clearance on each foot are compared for continuity and symmetry. A score of 18/28 or less indicates a patient is at high risk, score of 19-23 out…

their skills and to ensure they are working safely, legally and effectively. Comprehensive medical history’s must be completed by the patient and verified by the treating dentist prior to the commencement of treatment in order to ascertain any contraindications to treatment or drugs used and to possibly predict the chance of a medical emergency taking place. It is essential for patients to give both their written and verbal consent detailing their wish to proceed with the proposed treatment…