Interview with “Muzzy” Erica Richardson Southwest Baptist University College of Nursing This paper is an exploration of an older adult’s thoughts, experiences and beliefs on the subject of aging. I interviewed “Muzzy” (name changed to her favorite nickname for reasons of confidentiality) using a set of questions provided to me. These questions helped me understand her views on the subject of aging. The interview lasted about 60 minutes and was conducted over the telephone. Muzzy is a 94
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STUDY OF DRUG UTILIZATION AND DRUG INTERACTION PROFILE OF ANTIBIOTICS PRESCRIBED TO PATIENTS AT ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL, NADIAD. ID NO. 13MPHCP002 ABSTRACT The study was aimed to determine prescribing pattern and drug interaction of antibiotic at private hospital using WHO recommended indicators. . A cross-sectional study was conducted for a 6 months to evaluate drug utilization pattern and drug interaction of antibiotic prescribed at orthopedic unit at private hospital, Nadiad. The drug utilization
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Adherence: A Concept Analysis Tiffany Bruno Adherence: A Concept Analysis The concept of adherence to medication regimens has been an ongoing area of study across medicine, psychology, nursing and pharmacology. First, I think it is important to clarify the difference between compliance and adherence. The term “adherence” implies a more collaborative active role between the patients and their providers whereas compliance implies a passive role to health-care on the part of the patient (Carpenter
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STUDY GUIDE for C475 Care of Older Adult Objective Assessment Exam questions are taken from the Learning Objectives under the 9 Competencies: #1 Competency 742.1.1: Compassionate and Respectful Care of Older Adults The graduate integrates principles of compassion and respect for patients and their families into the planning and delivery of care to a diverse population of older adults and into advocacy for vulnerable older adults. This topic addresses the following learning objectives: *
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University of Phoenix Material Pharmacology Case Study Analysis Worksheet Read the University of Phoenix Material: Pharmacology Case Study. Write a 350 word response to each of the following questions. The use of your textbooks or scholarly sources is recommended. Format any references consistent with APA guidelines. 1. What are two interventions that would help this couple take the correct medications at the correct times and on the correct days? An intervention that would help the
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Richard Russo’s memoir, Elsewhere, provides a son’s narration of a lifetime of adventures and tribulations with his mother, Jean. The piece also provides an ideal case study of development, experiences, challenges, and transitions across the adult phases of the human lifespan, thereby allowing for an application and analysis of adult psychology theories and concepts that are commonly presented in more objective and less narrative works. First, attention will be paid to the roles and relationships
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MANAGEMENT OF DELIRIUM IN THE ICU Colleen Gottlieb Erica Powell Mary Tool July 16, 2013 **think this has to be double spaced Management of Delirium in the ICU Introduction Delirium is a serious condition that can affect patients in and outside the hospital. With its presence being unknown to many nurses and providers, delirium has significant long term complications that can last well beyond discharge. Noise, medication, and infection are significant in the development and progression
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SULFONAMIDES Abstract Sulfonamides are among one of the oldest drugs to be used as antibiotics. They were invented in 1930's. Nowadays doctors prefer to prescribe them as the traditional drug of choice for urinary tract infections and sexually transmitted diseases. Currently, the new development of antibiotics to combat illnesses caused by bacterial resistant strains and have limited the usefulness of Sulfa medications.
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Introduction There is a need for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses to have expanded ability to offer comprehensive complete care to the public. Republican Senator Cary Pigman who is also a medical doctor has recognized the necessity of this need. He has put forth a bill that would enable nurse practitioners the ability to practice without restrictions within the scope of their practice. He has introduced this bill as well as others to support the ability of nurse practitioners to offer comprehensive
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NET 2 Task 4 Nursing Administration Specialist Introduction The hospital staff are prepared to deal with emergencies on a regular basis. Behavioral health emergencies in patients, however, require a skill set that is not practiced often and for some, the lack of competency leads to ineffective care, frustration, endangered environments and staff (Soreff, 2009). When trying to intervene
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