Pharmacology

Cheating has occurred in a wide variety of styles over time in many different sports, but one of the major complications that has come along over time has been the use of drugs to help improve an athlete’s performance. For example, athletes such as Alex Rodriguez and Barry Bond are prime examples of athletes who used enhancement drugs to make them perform better. These athletes looked like leaders of their sport but then after testing positive to drug usage they had their captain like…

Every year three million children are prescribed drugs to help them focus. These drugs increase concentration at the time, which is why they are so widely used by college students, but what a lot of studies fail to mention are the long term affect drugs such as Adderall, and Ritalin will have on an individual. ADHD- Involves inattention, impulsivity, and excessive motor activity resulting in academic and social problems. (Berk) Children with ADHD cannot focus on tasks that require mental effort…

How to Prevent Medication Errors There are several ways to avoid medication errors in the healthcare setting. Common mistakes made when giving out medications include disorganization, miscommunication among hospital staff and careless errors. In the following paragraphs I will explain in detail how to avoid medication errors and the importance of excellent communication and interpersonal skills among nurses and patients. I will also clarify the reasons for common mistakes made in the hospital…

Errors regarding medication can be reduced from 13 to 99% in various studies. (CPOE article C) In one study, CPOE with CDS had a substantial diminution in errors in prescribing that were between 17 and 201 for every 100 orders. The potential number of adverse drug events (ADEs) declined by 0.9%. For certain medications for kidney diseases where the dose was too high, there was a 31% diminution in those errors. (CPOE article A) In a study on pediatric patients, CPOE with CDS was thought to be…

The Ethics of Relationships between Physicians and Pharmaceuticals Valencia Cave, Holly Costanzo, Sean McCart, Josh Mosholder Towson University Dr. Michael Kim is new to the profession of being a doctor. He is a hard working pediatrician with the health of his patients at the front of his mind. But when a pharmaceutical company, Apativ, come to him with a new drug, Paxaflora, that could save a patient’s life (yet has possible side effects), he is at an impasse. The pharmaceutical gives him gifts…

REASON FOR ENCOUNTER: Routine INR check for anticoagulation therapy. SUBJECTIVE Background (Description and history of the present illness or medical condition including previous approaches to treatment and responses; include other medical problems, medication experience per patient, drug allergies, current meds, etc.) Medical conditions: HA is a 60-year-old white male with three conditions, atrial fibrillation, hypertension and gastroesophageal reflux disease. His atrial fibrillation and…

Benefits of Legalized Marijuana One of the most controversial issues in today’s society is whether marijuana should be legalized. It has been on the ballot in Florida once already, however it failed. But in some states like Colorado and Washington they have already legalized it. With all the controversy around the substance, marijuana should be legalized nationally. Marijuana can provide an economic benefit to the ever deteriorating country. While providing another avenue of treat for…

Three of us visited Michiana Behavioral Health Center or MBHC in Plymouth. Locating a facility proved an easy process but receiving an interview took more time. The facility lacks efficiency in returning phone calls. The Clinical Director, Kim and a staff member, Ron obtained their Masters in Social Work or MSW and Licensed Clinical Social Worker or LCSW among more licenses. The clinical director stated that she supervised programs, activities, and education. She informed us about a…

Workflow Design: Clinical Scenario The purpose of this paper is to explore a clinical scenario, answer pertinent questions, and list out the correct steps for administering an oral medication according to the “five rights” of the medication administration process (Edwards & Axe, 2015; Hunter, 2011). In addition, a workflow diagram was created to demonstrate the process from start to end. Scenario Analysis As healthcare providers, nurses are trained to follow the “five rights” of the…

Big Pharmaceutical Company 's The biggest contradiction in the cycle of life is the beginning of the end, that is, as humans we are born to die. The diseases and sicknesses we contact throughout our lifetime are evidence of the impending end from the beginning. In the 21st century, however, healthcare is not some superstitious, voodoo nonsense we leave to fate. It’s a right available to every citizen living within a democracy or free government. In America there are various loopholes within the…