ATI Assignment

Service users should always have the freedom to make choices about food and drink, thus the carer has to support them to make these choices, also taking into consideration dietary issues (possible allergies, diabetes, food intolerance) and prohibited foods due to medication (e.g. cranberry when on Warfarin). This information, as well as the medication is included in the care plan.

The pharmacist must offer to discuss the unique drug therapy regimen of each Medicaid recipient when filling prescriptions for them. Each patient must be made an offer to be counseled by the pharmacist. The items to be addressed include, the name of the drug, intended use of expected action, common side effects and their avoidance, techniques for self-monitoring, proper storage, potential drug-drug or drug-food contraindications, refill

When deciding whether or not to give a medication to a patient, many things must be taken into account. These conditions are known as indications. The indications for a medication include the most common uses of the drug in treating a specific condition (10). Another thing to be considered are contraindications, which are conditions where the drug should not be given. Contraindications are situations in which the drug should not be administered because of the potential harm that could be caused to the patient (10). The dosage is also important. The dose simply indicates how much of the drug should be given to the patient (10). The actions of the drug must always also be taken into account. The actions are the therapeutic effects the drug will have (10). Side effects of the medications must also be considered. Side effects are actions that are not desired and occur in addition to the desired therapeutic effects. Some side effects are unpredictable (10).

Absorption – “How the drugs enter the circulation process through the body, and how they resist general breakdown by the stomach, liver, and the intestines”. Some of the factors that affect the absorption of drugs in the body is as follows, “acidity of the stomach, Physiochemical properties, Presence of food in the stomach or intestine, and Routes of administration”,

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Traditionally, pharmacists had no power of questioning any order made by the physician. It was also stated that a pharmacist had no power of advising the patient on the usage of medication. Currently, pharmacists have been given more power and therefore have the mandate of questioning any prescription from the physician. It has been observed that pharmacist can today share information with the doctor and ensure that patients get the right medication. Laws have allowed pharmacists to be consulted on some medications by patients, allowing patients to trust pharmacist on some simple questions that they do not need to visit their doctor. Pharmacists play a significant role in advising the patient today on the type of medication they are taking they are also held to the same standard when it comes to rules and

The classification of medicines are all related to the medicines act 1968, while working with medication it is good to have an understanding and working knowledge of the common types of medication by training that should be

The classification of medicines are all related to the Medicines Act 1968, while working with medication it is good to have an understanding and working knowledge of the common types of medication by training that should be provided by you

(0/1)2.3 describe the common adverse reactions to medication, how each can be recognised and the appropriate action(s) required

Indication and action of the drug should be described concisely without medical jargon so Caroline forms a sound understanding. A brochure including administration and storage instructions, diagrams and information for each drug is essential to provide. Caroline has yet to have her daily medication, allowing opportunity for the nurse to guide her in completing the enoxaparin subcutaneous injection herself.

defines the disease, suggesting that the disease is to be defined and interpreted by pharmaceutical

A seventy-five-year-old patient is ordered to take digoxin an anti-arrhythmic drug, coumadin an anticoagulant, lasix which is a loop diuretic, and a K-Dur which is a postassium chloride supplement. For each of these medications, I will explain the drug name and therapeutic category, the dosage size and schedule, the route and technique of administration, the expected therapeutic response and when it should develop, the non-drug measures to enhance the therapeutic responses if applicable, the probable duration of treatment, the method of drug storage, the signs and symptoms of major adverse effects, the major drug to drug and drug to food interactions, who to contact if there were any adverse reactions, and

These are used for the relief of common aches and pains such as headache, toothache, period pains, fever and symptoms associated with cold and influenza, muscular and joint pains. These medicines are considered over-the-counter medicines and available without the need for

I have not had much interactions with dietary supplements in my rotations up until this point.  In the hospital, I did have to make recommendations regarding patient medications based on side effects or drug-drug interactions. I still need to work on knowing the mechanism of actions of drugs and how the agent affects the body. The best way for me to learn the mechanism of actions is to sit down and study each classification of drugs. I plan to prepare me for the NAPLEX exam is to read through and review my NAPLEX book, reviewing a different topic every couple of days. While reading through my book, I will highlight and flag the pages of my weaknesses. Another weakness of mine that I have not completely strengthened is determining specific uses and dosing of drugs. Throughout my rotations and internship, I typically come across common doses of commonly prescribed medications. However, I do not feel that I know enough about the uses and dosages to pass my NAPLEX exam. I believe that the best way for me to learn the indications and dosages of the medications is to make flashcards of the top 100 or top 200 drugs and write down some of the important points of the drug including indications, common dosages, common side effects, and agent specific patient counseling

Pharmacology is the branch of medicine and biology that seeks to understand drugs and how they affect the body. It involves the analysis of how drugs interact with the biological function of the body and how these drugs react with each other, their natures, and their properties. All drugs are considered chemicals and when ingested into the body an affect from the drug takes place. According to Doweiko (1999), “A drug is essentially a foreign chemical that is introduced into the individual’s body to bring about a specific desired response. There are many forms of drugs and how these drugs are administered in the body determines the kind of result that will take place. The Central Nervous System, (CNS) plays a major role in how these