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The two broad categories of pain are nociceptive and neuropathic. Results of laboratory tests, imaging studies, history, and physical findings play an important role in determining pain...
Calculate the number of pre-filled pens that would be needed for a one month supply of Exenatide (Byetta) at a dose of 5 microgram and 10 microgram..
If a 60 kg patient on ITU requires 1.3 g/kg/day of protein equivalents from the bag of standard PN, what hourly infusion rate should they receive? .
If a 60 kg patient on ITU requires 1.3 g/kg/day of protein equivalents (Singer et al, 2019) from the bag of standard PN, what hourly infusion rate should they receive? .
This paper reports on the qualitative findings of a larger mixed method study that explores the prescribing practice behaviours and confidence of RNPs/RMPs in Ireland. The quantitative findings are...
In Songklanagarind Hospital, Thailand, pain management after surgery was the responsibility of the acute pain service. To achieve optimal outcome for patients and maximise the quality of pain...
This article outlines how physical and mental health issues impact on the health of an individual. ‘Raminder Kaur’ is a 45-year old lady who has depression and type two diabetes mellitus (DMT2)....
Symptoms are experienced by around 70-80% of women during the perimenopause and menopause (O’Neill and Eden, 2012). The symptoms are varied and include vasomotor symptoms, such as flushing and night...
In order to provide some additional contextualisation, I will describe my own clinical practice and how prescribing fits this. I studied full time for an FdSc in Paramedic Science, followed by part...
‘It will be up to healthcare professionals to scrutinise any proposed deal and sound the alarm on anything suspect.’ .
Mrs Smith is awaiting discharge following an uneventful appendectomy two days ago. You are writing a discharge prescription for analgesia. You prescribe co-codamol 30/500 mg tablets, 1-2 tablets...
Hormones play a huge role in a patient's quality of life and when they become imbalanced, the effects can be wide-ranging. Imbalances can develop as a result of endogenous or exogenous change, leading...
If adherence means compliance with recommended or prescribed therapy, nonadherence just means that the prescription, treatment or advice is not followed (Horne, 2005). Nonadherence can involve...
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