Cough Syrup: A Case Study

Expectorant – D.Q. should understand that expectorants will not so much cease coughing, but rather loosen the bronchial secretions so that they can be removed when he coughs. D.Q. should know that expectorants can be found in many OTC products, and that the most common one found in these products is guaifenesin. Adequate water intake is important when taking an expectorant as it will assist in its effect (Kee, et al., 2012)

System failures and poor communication has led to decreased patient safety and satisfaction within the hospital. Three critical areas that need immediate solutions are the drug administration system, hand washing protocols and follow ups and communication between patients and clinicians. Dosage issues whether it is frequency of a drug given or if the patient has even received their medication have occurred because there is no standard system for drug administration . Also, there is little adherence and enforcement to handwashing when interacting with patients. Lastly, there is no protocol when following up with patients leaving them feeling frustrated with the negligence of the clinicians.

The aim of this assignment is to analyse the use of safe and effective prescribing which occurred in the student health visitors (HV)’s area of practice under the supervision of the practice teacher. The case study will be developed on the seven principles of the prescribing pyramid (NPC, 1999) and Driscoll model of reflection will be used to reflect on the prescribing scenario. In accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery ‘s professional code of conduct (NMC, 2015) confidentiality shall be maintained. Hence mother will be known as Debra and baby knows as Ella.

A review of the records reveals the member to be an adult female with a birth date of 03/14/1983. The member has a diagnosis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder. The member’s treating provider, Vickki-Ann Samuel, MD recommended the member continue treatment using the prescription medication Pexeva 30 mg.

First, the medical assistant should convert the doctor’s prescription into layman’s terms for Doris. Medication A is two teaspoons by mouth every four hours. Medication B is 2.5 milliliters by mouth three times daily (Fulcher, Fulcher, & Soto, 2012, p. 1b). Doris should be cautious of confusing her medication dosages as that could lead to possible overdose. If Doris is afraid of mixing her medications, the medical assistant should convert to the unit that Doris is more comfortable with. For example, if Doris prefers milliliters, she should take around 9.8 milliliters of medication A. Alternatively, medication B could be taken at .5 teaspoons (Fulcher, Fulcher, & Soto, 2012, p. 131). Patients taking multiple medications should have a medication

It is the nurse’s and pharmacist’s job to be cautious and aware of every medication they are administering by using their critical thinking skills and applying what they know to every situation. Although it is important for these individuals to be able to advocate for their patients, it also imperative that prescribers be aware of the impact they have on their patients as their actions have a domino effect. In conclusion, it is not the responsibility of a single profession to maintain safety in medication administration. It is the responsibility of everyone involved in the patient’s care. Each person who takes steps to improve the process and promote the patient as the number one priority is doing their part in refining how the healthcare system views medication

Medication administration is not only an increasing source of civil and administrative liability for school districts, but may lead to legal questions for school counselors, psychologists, and social workers(Mazur-Mosiewicz et al, 2009). Medication and its administration in school settings by school personnel have been topics addressed by both the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) and the U.S. Department of Education and the federal courts as it relates to Section §504 and the IDEA. The rulings clearly suggest that schools have little power to limit their legal responsibilities, selectively deny administration of psychoactive prescriptive medication, and delegate the service to parents(Mazur-Mosiewicz et al, 2009).

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In 1966, a Spanish couple welcomed a new baby to the world in a Denver hospital. Because the couple only spoke Spanish, communication between the couple and the healthcare staff was impaired. The mother had a history of syphilis, and it was difficult for the hospital to understand how the mother had been treated for this disease. After discussion between employees, a decision was made to treat their newborn for congenital syphilis and an order was written for Benzathine penicillin G 150,000U IM. The hospital pharmacist read the order incorrectly, mistaking the “U” for a zero making the order 1,500,000 units. The nurse caring for the baby expressed concern about injecting a high amount intramuscularly as the label on the bag instructed. Further discussion took place between staff, and a decision was made to administer the medication intravenously (IV) instead. The IV administration resulted in the death of the infant died. An autopsy later revealed that the baby did not have congenital syphilis, and therefore no treatment was truly needed (Aspden, 2007, p.43-44). Medication errors can be deadly as the previous example shows. A medication error is defined as, “any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm while

Despite medicinal commodities, a pharmaceutical company delivers a product with the intention to produce profit. As a direct result, often highly infectious diseases with little to no marketable potential will not be developed or available for those who need it most. When you take into consideration that a drug application process takes nearly 10 years to develop, millions of dollars to fund and then is often denied acceptance, it is not surprising that companies are hesitant to spend valuable time and money on a product with absolutely no disposition for revenue. Nonetheless, this still goes to question the morality of a company when medication and health is advertised as a necessity in the western world but neglected in the developing world. This divide is incredibly prevalent as, “the World Health Organization estimates that 15 per cent of the world’s population consumes over 90 per cent of the world’s production of pharmaceuticals” (Forman, 26). The most common examples of these neglected diseases are malaria, tuberculosis, Dengue fever, Buruli ulcers, leishmaniosis, trypanosomiasis, diarrheal diseases and in some cases, HIV/AIDS where resources are inaccessible in Africa and South-East Asia. In fact, HIV is a primary killer in lower income countries and due to the neglect of both society and large pharmaceutical industries. Through multiple resources, this paper

As the brand manager for Allround cold medicine, there were many decisions regarding product formulation, strategy, line extensions and product launches over the company’s last 10 periods. The brand was focused on remaining a profitable, mature product family within the cold medicine category, but also maintaining a premium brand image.

Faced with a trivial query of the pharmacy assistant, I should be cautious about having any irrational and judgmental plans of action. I should first recall intensively the uses of Aspirin 500mg (Cortal 500) and its toxicological effects if taken abusively than the prescribed dose. Then and there, I would know that the information I would be sharing to the patient will be of accuracy.

On November 29, 2016 around 1030 a.m I witness several medications in your pocket. Once I witness them I asked to you to turn them into pharmacy. It has been communicated during department meetings and huddles the expectations are that each Respiratory Care Practitioner will check their order against the patients electronic health work order record, and then proceed to the Pyxis remove only the medications needed for that particular patient. They will than proceed to the patients room and administer the medication then return again to the Pyxis to remove medication for their other patient this process will be repeated for each individual patient.

She is 12 years old and for as long as she can remember she has had opposite sides to herself. She is told that she is gifted , very smart, and creative. But she has had to work really hard at things that seem normal to other children without ADHD.Like Memorizing and paying attention. When she does stuff that is hard she drifts off easily. The medicine helps but doesn’t completely solve the problem for paying attention.

Medicinal product containing aspirin must be sold in a child resistance packaging which hard for a child to open but easy for adult to use (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, 2014).