Pharmacology Unit 17 Flashcards | Quizlet
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Is there a difference between adults and children's responses to bleeding?
D) there tends to be no difference in the way adults and children respond in these situations Your patient has profuse bleeding from a wound on her lower leg but no signs of skeletal injury. The steps you should take to stop the bleeding, in the correct order, are: A) direct pressure, elevation, pressure dressing, and pressure point.
When to call 9-1-1 if you have bleeding in your head?
If you experience the following signs of bleeding, you should call 9-1-1 or your healthcare provider immediately: Severe headache, confusion, weakness or numbness. Coughing up large amounts of bright red blood. Vomiting blood. Bleeding that will not stop.
When to call 9-1-1 for blood in stool?
If you experience the following signs of bleeding, you should call 9-1-1 or your healthcare provider immediately: 1 Severe headache, confusion, weakness or numbness. 2 Coughing up large amounts of bright red blood. 3 Vomiting blood. 4 Bleeding that will not stop. 5 Bright red blood in stool. 6 ... (more items)
What should I do if my patient is bleeding from lower leg?
Your patient has profuse bleeding from a wound on her lower leg but no signs of skeletal injury. The steps you should take to stop the bleeding, in the correct order, are: A) direct pressure, elevation, pressure dressing, and pressure point.
What does Ruddock say about water breaking?
Ruddock says that sometimes water breaking is a dramatic gush of fluid, but other times it is more subtle. “If you are not sure if it is urine versus a true rupture of the membrane, go to the bathroom and empty your bladder ," she says. "If the fluid continues, then you have broken your water.”.
Can you wait until your next prenatal visit?
You may wonder what symptoms during pregnancy warrant immediate medical attention and what symptoms can wait until your next prenatal visit. Always ask your doctor at your visits about your concerns. But keep in mind some symptoms do need swift attention. 1.
What are the signs of bleeding?
If you experience the following signs of bleeding, you should call 911 or your healthcare provider immediately: Severe headache, confusion, weakness or numbness. Coughing up large amounts of bright red blood. Vomiting blood.
What is the goal of color coded doses?
The goal is to allow the patient to identify the color-coded dose and prevent mix-ups or errors. Therefore, if the color or dose of the dispensed tablet appears different from the pill taken previously, the patient should immediately notify the dispensing pharmacist or healthcare provider.
How to reduce bleeding while taking warfarin?
Some simple changes to decrease the risk of bleeding while taking warfarin include the following: Use a soft-bristle toothbrush. Floss with waxed floss rather than unwaxed floss. Shave with an electric razor rather than a blade. Take care when using sharp objects, such as knives and scissors.
What is an EMT patient?
B. The EMT is caring for a patient who presents with a severe nosebleed from a bicycle accident.
Can infants maintain blood pressure?
infants and children can compensate and maintain their blood pressure until their blood volume is depleted by almost one-third. C. the mechanism of injury is, unfortunately, not often helpful in determining whether the patient is in shock.
Overview
Mechanism
Treatment
- The goal of warfarin therapy is to decrease the clotting tendency of blood, not to prevent clotting completely. Therefore, the effect of warfarin must be monitored carefully with blood testing. On the basis of the results of the blood test, your daily dose of warfarin will be adjusted to keep your clotting time within a target range. The blood test used to measure the time it takes for blood to …
Purpose
- The INR is a standardized way of expressing the PT value. The INR ensures that PT results obtained by different laboratories can be compared. It is important to monitor the INR (at least once a month and sometimes as often as twice weekly) to make sure that the level of warfarin remains in the effective range. If the INR is too low, blood clots will not be prevented, but if the I…
Administration
- Unlike most medications that are administered as a fixed dose, warfarin dosing is adjusted according to the INR blood test results; therefore, the dose usually changes over time. Coumadin/ warfarin pills come in different colors, and each color corresponds to a different dose (see graphic below).
Risks
- The major complications associated with warfarin are clotting due to underdosing or bleeding due to excessive anticoagulation. The most serious bleeding is gastrointestinal or intracerebral. Excessive bleeding can occur in any area of the body, and patients taking warfarin should report any falls or accidents, as well as signs or symptoms of bleedi...
Diagnosis
- If you experience the following signs of bleeding, you should call 9-1-1 or your healthcare provider immediately:
Significance
- Changes in daily living can affect the INR. It is important to know common dos and donts for warfarin therapy.
Contraindications
- Warfarin is not recommended during pregnancy. A woman who becomes pregnant or plans to become pregnant while undergoing warfarin therapy should notify her healthcare provider immediately.
Preparation
- It is important to tell all your healthcare providers that you are taking warfarin. If you are having surgery, dental work, or other medical procedures, you may need to stop taking warfarin.
Interactions
- Patients who take warfarin should consult with their healthcare provider before taking any new medication, including over-the-counter (nonprescription) drugs, herbal medicines, vitamins or any other products. Many medications can alter the effectiveness of warfarin, resulting in an INR that is either too high or too low. Some of the most common over-the-counter pain relievers, such as…
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