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sector would have the ability to oversee that everything transfers over correctly and that no mistakes are made in the national databases. Also, the federal government regulates the laws about federally controlled medications. Recently, the drug Hydrocodone, which is usually compounded with Acetaminophen, which makes up the drug called Vicodin and Norco, has changed drug schedules from a Class 4 drug to a Class 2 drug. While it has been a federally controlled medication, it is now much more…

Medication errors are a rising concern among healthcare providers. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approximately 1.3 million people experience either death or injury due to medication mishaps (medication error reports, 2009). Errors occur in all level of the healthcare field that can lead to someone’s death. However, pharmacists no matter what setting whether it’s anything from retail to manage care their responsibilities in preventing drug errors are significant. A…

There are laws specific to each state in the country regarding the prescribing of medications and therapeutic devices by medical professionals. The state of Ohio allows Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) the ability to prescribe under specific conditions. The Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Nurse Midwife (CNM) and Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) may obtain a certificate to prescribe after successfully completing a graduate degree in the specialty that…

Duties of Airline Pilot An aircraft pilot is accountable for the Safety and Security of the aircraft, travellers, crew members and cargo under various air traffic circumstances. Roles of an airline pilot are somewhat stimulating which can be accomplished successfully if the pilot is well skilled in all phases. The main role is positively to fly the aircraft securely from the departure airport to the target. Other than the air route there are other concerns as well that the Pilot has to take care…

Marijuana usage (64.7%), heroin (4.3%), methamphetamine (15.5%), cocaine (22.6%), and other hard drugs (24.5%) by Franklin residents is alarming and surpasses the state rates (City-data, n.d.). Prescription opioids such as methadone, oxycodone, and hydrocodone have contributed to the rise in unintentional drug poisonings with those 15-34 years of age with highest rates resulting in an emergency room visit, and those 45-54 with the highest rates resulting in a hospitalization followed by those…

Medical Marijuana for Children During the past few decades, the United States has been in limbo on the idea of using marijuana as a medicine. Over time, acceptance of medical marijuana by the public has changed. Currently, there are 25 states that have some form of medicinal marijuana. In these states, doctors can prescribe it for a variety of symptoms, ranging from insomnia to cancer. Some people find relief in medical marijuana, but that is not always the case, due to legality and the lack…

“About 70% of pancreatitis are due to chronic heavy alcohol consumption,” (Gastroenterol, 2013). Alcohol can affect much more than just the liver in a person and chronic alcohol abuse is a major issue in hospitals. In the personal experience of the author about one third of the clinical patients had some sort of history of alcohol abuse and/or in for alcohol detox. This case study is about a patient from the Medical Surgical floor, whose medical diagnosis is acute pancreatitis, but the patient…

Drugs and alcohol were a large part of my life. My parents knew I wasn't living to my potential I was in church every Sunday and Wednesday, however I don't think they ever realized how bad it got. Hydrocodone is a narcotic pain-reliever and also happened to be my drug of choice. I finally hit rock bottom when a drug test, my parents asked me to take returned positive. At that time my family decided to change churches it was clear to my parents that the…

Address: 4660 Hagadorn, Lansing, MI Phone: 517-267-2460 Last office visit: 10/30/17 Next office visit: 11/20/17 MEDICATIONS Mr. Hamlin denied taking any medications, he reports he take supplements. Mr. Hamlin reports he is taking Hydrocodone for pain. Mr Hamlin denied any medication allergies. DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT No DME needs have been identified. ADL’S Mr. Hamlin is right hand dominant. He is able to perform his ADL’s independently. MEDICAL/SURGICAL HISTORY Mr. Hamlin…

How would you feel if your family was torn apart, due to addictions to prescription medication? People do not seem to realize how dangerous prescription drug abuse can be. There are more and more people everyday getting addicted to prescription drugs. Yet, no one seems to try to put a stop to it. People of all ages can get addicted, teenagers, adults, or even kids. Addiction is a very dangerous thing. It not only hurts the people who are addicted, but it hurts the people around them too. Yes, it…