The Administration route will always depend on the age of the patient. A child's mind and body is very different from an adult. The child is more immature, meaning that it can be in danger easily. According to Allied Health book “ Geriatric and pediatric patients specifically are more susceptible to the effects of a medication and will usually require lower doses.” This patient will require lower dose because they are more sensitive, therefore they need to be treated with more delicacy. Some organizations like “mayoclinic.org” explained that if people don’t know their child current weight they can use their child age to determine the dose when giving acetaminophen. When giving a drug to an elder people the doctors or nurses have to pay close attention to the medicines that the patient is already taken, because that drug can harm the patient and also act against the other medications. When giving a drug to a pregnant woman the doctors or nurses have to pay attention to what the woman can take that won’t hurt the baby or herself. When giving a drug to a child the doctors and nurses have to pay attention to what kind of drugs and what does the kid can take, remembering that a kid is more sensitive than an adult.
Although there are very less situations which are reported with respect to the dual paracetamol peaks with sustained-release preparations. 2-5 It was studied in very detail. But it was clear-cut from the empty tablet blister packets present at the situation scene that the patient had taken just the basic-preparation paracetamol. The chance of another overdoes being done in the ICU was eradicated after a detail study. The levels of the paracetamol were assessed with the help of Roche Modular PPE using the acetaminophen assay kit K8001, K8002,6 which is famous for its good intra and interessay accuracy. It is a well known fact the increased level of lipids can obstruct with this assay. For this situation, the patient’s lipid profile was in normal range.
People supposed to take some steps to avoid acetaminophen overdose. Always securely close the acetaminophen containers and use child proof bottles. Keep all the medication out of the reach of children. Know the correct dose and amount of drug before administration. Never mix the both medications if those contain the acetaminophen. Keep all the medications away from the family member who are being showed suicidal ideations and seek medical attention immediately. Patient should not be taken acetaminophen if he has consumed three alcoholic beverages per day as it leads to hepatotoxicity.
Long-term care (LTC) covers a wide range of clinical and social services for those who need assistance due to functional limitations. These limitations usually result from complications associated with age related chronic conditions, from disabilities related to birth defects, brain damage, or mental retardation in children; or from major illnesses or injuries suffered by adults (Shi L. & Singh D.A., 2011). LTC encompasses a variety of services including traditional clinical services, social services and housing. Unlike acute care, long-term care is much more complicated and has objectives that are much harder to measure. Acute care mainly focuses on returning patients to their previous functional level and is primarily provided by specialty providers. However, LTC mainly focuses on preventing the physical and mental deterioration of an individual and promoting social adjustments to suit the different stages of decline. In addition the providers of LTC are more diverse than those in acute care and is offered in both formal and informal settings, which include: hospitals, physicians, home care, adult day care, nursing home care, assisted living and even informal caregivers such as friends and family members. Long-term care services have been dominated by community based services, which include informal care (86%, about 10 to 11 million) and formal institutional care delivered in nursing facilities (14%, 1.6 million) (McCall, 2001). Of more than the 10 million Americans estimated to require LTC services, 58% are elderly and 42% are under the age of 65 (Shi L. & Singh D.A., 2011). The users of LTC are either frail elderly or disabled and because of the specific care needs of this population, the care varies based on an indiv...
The purpose of this paper is to illuminate and discuss healthcare vulnerabilities of the elderly rural population in Baker County, Florida and describe how the nursing profession can address these problems. Rural health has been a complex and multifaceted challenge for government and healthcare practitioners. The elderly who live alone in the county suffer from low socioeconomic status, low health literacy rates, declining cognitive and physical health and lack of healthcare facilities. The health status of this vulnerable group is impacted by rural culture and social values, healthcare policy and funding affecting rural healthcare facilities, distance and lack of transportation, and health literacy.
The dosage of the drug should be used according to the carton instructions. A 10 gram over dose in adults, 140 mg for kids, can cause permanent liver damage. Also if you had just taken some other drugs , The acetaminophen may become more toxic since the drugs are catabolized in the liver. To protect yourself from injury, you should take 1 gram of vitamin C and Cysteine -a bodily antioxidant.
The geriatric population is rapidly growing as individuals continue to benefit from medical advances and pharmaceutical treatments. A large number of this population will need to take some form of medication to maintain a functional lifestyle. Multiple medications can affect the elderly population differently than younger generations. This paper will discuss how polypharmacy impacts geriatrics and the will focus specifically on analgesics and antihistamines. It will also examine demographic factors, changes within the aging body, prescription and nonprescriptive medications, and the role of the nurse practitioner when caring for these patients.
Taking medication - medications in pill, injectable, liquid and other forms – nursing education / monitoring
Ageing is a natural process, which presents a unique challenge for all sections of the society. With gradual improvement in health-care delivery services, people in the UK are living longer, but not necessarily healthier lives. As a result, the number of people who require care in their old age is increasing dramatically. There are currently three million people over 80, and this number is expected to almost double by 2030. There are also an increasing number of elderly people living on their own, increasing the demand for specific elderly care.
...e forms for children lags behind that of their adult counterparts. The main challenges are solubility, stability, taste masking, and appropriate selections of excipients and packaging material. For example, a problem rests in the use of tablets and capsules that lack dosing flexibility. Tablets and capsules are usually not created or dosed for children and thus adult tablets and capsules are modified by compounding. However by grinding the tablet and sprinkling it into fluid or a food vehicle usually results in dosing variability from one administration to the next. Taste is also a major problem for pediatrics. Alot of the time children do not like the taste of non-masked formulations. There are many physiological and pharmacokinetic differences between adults and children. As technology advances, it will become easier to research and create pediatric formulations.
Pain killers, such as acetaminophen, while very useful and commonly use do present a health issue to the public. As noted through news stories, television shows, and maybe even through our own families, acetaminophen can become quite addictive. While only having such medications available through prescription only, which could cause public outcry, it is done so for safety. People of any age who take these medication could fall under the abuse habit and become addicted to the drug(s). Acetaminophen, and similar drugs, could tip the benefit-risk assessment in the negative direction. Having commonly used medications such as acetaminophen, only available through a prescription would be more of a hassle (when compared to a OTC version) and would upset several people, but again it is done this way for safety of the overall
If you do not know the medication, do not give it. I teach this over and over in my clinicals and classes. We are humans, we are not robots and we will make mistakes, however if something does not feel right do not give it. The longer I work as a nurse, the less I trust anyone with my patients, this includes nurses and physicians. If I do not pull the medication myself, know the correct dosage and reason, I question the order. Experience has been a harsh teacher, consequently I have learned many lessons the hard
After spending an afternoon interviewing my elderly father-in-law, I gained insight into how he perceives the aging process and the impact on the quality of his life. First, and foremost he viewed aging in a very positive and healthy manner. He believes that a positive attitude assists in accepting physical and psychosocial changes and enjoyed the fact that he and his wife are both physically fit and cognitively alert. He felt confident that advances made in health care and the quality of their lives would continue to be empowering. He enjoys the benefits of being a senior citizen including discounted travel, free education, and other incentives marketed towards seniors. He expressed a sense of well-being with respect to the numerous housing options geared towards the graying population, such as Retirement Villages, and assisted living. However, the subjects of Long Term Care, Social security reform and government involvement in health care reform were subjects he regarded with very strong negative emotions. During the interview these issues as related to his experiences with health care were discussed with zeal and frustration.
On the other hand, childhood psychology looks at the child internally, concerned with examining the mind and behaviour, from foetus to adolescence, influenced by hereditary and environmental variances.
Currently, through observations and clinical experience on Med/Surg at Cary Medical Center, medication is administered by the nurse. Nurses are responsible and accountable for administrating medications to patients. Patient me...
Care planning is one of these tasks, as expressed by, RNCentral (2017) in “What Is a Nursing Care Plan and Why is it Needed?” it says, “Care plans provide direction for individualized care of the client.” A care plan is for an individual patient and unique for the patient’s diagnosis. It is a nurse’s responsibility to safely administer a patient’s medication prescribed by the doctor. Colleran Michelle Cook (2017) in “Nurses’ Six Rights for Safe Medication Administration,” she says, “The right patient, the right drug, the right dose, the right route and the right time form the foundation from which nurses practice safely when administrating medications to our patients in all health care settings.” Nurses must be safe when dealing with medications, and making sure they have the right patient. Nurses document the care that is given to their patient, as said by, Medcom Trainex (2017) in “Medical Errors in Nursing: Preventing Documentation Errors,” it states, “Nurses are on the front lines of patient care. Their written accounts are critical for planning and evaluation of medical interventions and ongoing patient care.” Nurses must provide an exact, complete, and honest accounts of everything that happens with a patient. Doing this allows for the proper evaluation, and medical interventions for the patient. The typical tasks a nurse involves care planning, administration of treatments and medication, and documenting the care given to a