Sedatives

Many nurses refused to accept the assignment due to fear of an encounter with the son. Also, there were special protocols to follow to secure the sedative medications. Consequently, this family’s dynamics had a negative impact on my clients care. The opportunity to meet her needs was delayed due to the psychosocial concerns present in this household. An ecomap would have shown the stressed relationship…

On Thursday 11/10/2016 at approximately 0318 hours, Security Officers Omar Alonso, Ariel Weiland, Brandon Rodriguez and Steven Evans responded to a code (73) Panic/Duress Alarm at the E.D. Special Care Unit (SCU) area. Upon arrival, we spoke with Nurse Lydia Wilcox, who explained that the Baker Act Patient, Jarred Groom (DOB: 06/18/1982 - Fin #86431791) had gotten out of his room and was standing by the nursing station, in a belligerent manner and being disruptive. According to Nurse Wilcox,…

Phenobarbital is a commonly prescribed drug, in the class of barbiturates that has been used for over 100 years. Phenobarbital is used as a sedative for the treatment of anxiety and tension. This drug can also be used for treating insomnia and for control of certain seizures. The DEA has classified phenobarbital as a Schedule IV controlled substance due to its potential for abuse. Abusers of this drug have the potential to develop tolerance and dependence especially with chronic use. The effects…

purple drank, drank, and promo. Just a couple of side effects are twitching, tremors, drooling, trouble swallowing, and problems with balance or walking. A barbiturate used as a sedative hypnotic and anticonvulsant, also known as Phenobarbital. Phenobarbital acts as an anti-anxiety medication because of its sedative properties. It is also used as an anti-seizure medication in those suffering from epilepsy. One of the reasons some individuals may become addicted to phenobarbital is because of…

any health care provider. Sedative, opioids, and neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs) are commonly used with a goal of achieving comfort and maintaining safety in the critically ill patients. Sedation has become an important part of critical care practice in minimizing patient discomfort and agitation. However, sedation has its own adverse effects too. An observational study of Kollef and coworkers have shown that patients who received continuous infusion of sedatives had longer mechanical…

OBSERVATIONS: The client presented in a euthymic mood aeb calm demeanor. The client reads the handout about food and feelings. The client shared his own experiences with food stating "It is a new experience thinking about the mindfulness in this way, I mean to slow down my mind and observe everything around me and enjoy it. The client reads the handout about how mindfulness is the ability to take control of your mind instead of having your mind controls you. The client shared her own…

The speech ‘I have a dream’ delivered by Martin Luther King Jr on August 30, 1963 is recognized as one of the best speeches ever given. He electrified the citizens of America with his speech from the steps of Lincoln Memorial. Kings words proved to be a touchstone for understanding the social and political mayhem of the time and gave the nation a way to express what was happening. The key message in his speech was that all people are created equal. During that time black people were regarded as…

Also referred to as the third molar, a wisdom tooth is one if the three molars in a human’s set of teeth. This is the final molar and most posterior of all molars. There are usually four wisdom teeth in all and they erupt during a person’s late teens or early twenties ranging from 17 to 25 years old. Each of these wisdom tooth is located on the four quadrants of the mouth. There are also rare instances where a person can have more wisdom teeth than the normal four, and these extra teeth are…

Robert is a catalyst for Edna’s awakening. He invokes passion and love into her life. His major role in the novel is to cause Edna to question her current role in society. However he himself is unable to break free of the societal norms and ends up leaving her. Leonce Pontellier is the epitome of patriarchal gender roles in the late 19th century. He expects Edna to act as a typical housewife and take care of the kids. He only cares for outwardly appearance and treats Edna like one of his…

Overview Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder in which a person experiences uncontrollable muscle spasms that can occasionally be quite painful. Caused by incorrect brain signals, these spasms pull on muscles in such a way that the body starts to move in twisting repetitive movements or causes it to assume abnormal postures. The condition may affect a single area of the body, or it could cause issues in several places at once. In some cases, dystonia can impact the entire body. It is…