Antiepileptic Drug Therapy: Management and Side Effects
Understanding Antiepileptic Treatment Challenges
One of the most significant risk factors for ineffective management of an antiepileptic therapeutic regimen is the presence of side effects. Effective management is crucial because the longer a person remains seizure-free, the lower the risk of recurrence upon medication withdrawal.
Antiepileptic Drug Therapy Goals
The primary objective of antiepileptic drug therapy is to suppress neuronal activity sufficiently to prevent hyperactivity. This aims to
Read MoreNursing Assistant Roles, Responsibilities, and Care Models
Article 74 & 75: Nursing Assistant Roles and Responsibilities
Article 74: Nursing assistants provide exercise and complementary healthcare services within their scope of practice.
Article 75: Functions of the nursing assistant in nursing services include:
- Making patient beds.
- Performing cleaning and hygiene tasks.
- Bringing and removing urinals for patients.
- Cleaning carts.
- Welcoming patients.
- Serving food to patients.
- Feeding patients.
- Classifying and ordering linens.
- Assisting in medication administration
Nursing Essentials: Quick Reference for LPN & RN Students
Nursing Essentials
Vital Signs:
- Temperature: Normal range 97.8°F – 99.1°F (36.5°C – 37.3°C)
- Pulse: Normal range 60-100 bpm
- Respiration Rate: Normal range 12-20 breaths per minute
- Blood Pressure: Normal range 120/80 mmHg
- Oxygen Saturation: Normal range 95-100%
Medication Administration:
- The Five Rights: Right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, right time
- Routes of Administration: Oral, IV, IM, Subcutaneous, Topical, Inhalation
- Common Medication Errors: Wrong patient, wrong dose, wrong time,
First Aid and Emergency Response Procedures
Major Hemorrhage Containment
Methods for controlling major hemorrhages include:
- Manual pressure
- Pressure dressings
- Tourniquets (if necessary and trained)
Closed Head Injuries
Signs of a closed head injury may include:
- Contusion of the skull
- Altered levels of consciousness (conscious, semi-conscious, unconscious)
- Dizziness
- Nausea and vomiting
- Changes in vital signs (low temperature, altered breathing and pulse)
Closed Fractures
Symptoms of closed fractures include:
- Intense pain at the fracture site
- Swelling and
CIA, The Brethren & Trumble Prison: Key Facts
What is the CIA?
The CIA is a United States department responsible for gathering information about foreign governments.
Who are The Brethren?
They are three ex-judges incarcerated in Trumble Prison: Joe Roy Spicer, Finn Yarber, and Hatlee Beech.
What do they do for other prisoners?
They provide expert legal advice to other prisoners, helping to reduce their sentences.
Characteristics of Trumble Federal Prison
It offers comfortable rooms, a gym, a game room, a clean cafeteria with good food, a library,
Read MoreMedicine Fundamentals: Administration, Action, and Types
Medicine Definition
A medicine is a substance administered or applied to the body of a person or animal, capable of causing a curative, preventive, or diagnostic effect.
Drug Components
Active Ingredient
The component of a drug responsible for its pharmacological effect.
Excipient
An ingredient that facilitates the action of the active ingredient, for example, by aiding absorption or administration.
Routes of Drug Administration
- Oral: Taken by mouth. Absorbed in the stomach/small intestine. Forms: capsules,