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What is one of the purposes of ensuring the right patient receives medications?
What is one of the purposes of ensuring the right patient receives medications?
- To reduce hospital stays
- To prevent errors (correct)
- To speed up recovery
- To increase medication costs
Establishing specific parameters is unnecessary before administering medications.
Establishing specific parameters is unnecessary before administering medications.
False (B)
What helps ensure the right patient receives the medications?
What helps ensure the right patient receives the medications?
Proper identification and protocols
To prevent errors, it is important to ensure the right patient receives the __________.
To prevent errors, it is important to ensure the right patient receives the __________.
Match the following objectives with their descriptions:
Match the following objectives with their descriptions:
Which of the following symptoms is considered pathognomonic in Pott's disease?
Which of the following symptoms is considered pathognomonic in Pott's disease?
Neurological symptoms occur in 50% of cases of Pott's disease.
Neurological symptoms occur in 50% of cases of Pott's disease.
What is the most common symptom of Pott's disease?
What is the most common symptom of Pott's disease?
Unexplained weight loss is one of the common symptoms of _____ disease.
Unexplained weight loss is one of the common symptoms of _____ disease.
Match the symptoms with their descriptions:
Match the symptoms with their descriptions:
Which of the following is a primary risk factor for developing Pott's disease?
Which of the following is a primary risk factor for developing Pott's disease?
Low-grade fever is an uncommon symptom in patients with tuberculosis.
Low-grade fever is an uncommon symptom in patients with tuberculosis.
What neurological symptoms can occur in complicated cases of Pott's disease?
What neurological symptoms can occur in complicated cases of Pott's disease?
What is one reason for reducing anxiety according to the content?
What is one reason for reducing anxiety according to the content?
Preserving the medicine is important for patient safety.
Preserving the medicine is important for patient safety.
What does timely documentation help to ensure?
What does timely documentation help to ensure?
To gain ______, it is important to reduce anxiety.
To gain ______, it is important to reduce anxiety.
Match the following purposes with their corresponding actions:
Match the following purposes with their corresponding actions:
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for reducing anxiety?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for reducing anxiety?
Timely documentation does not impact patient safety.
Timely documentation does not impact patient safety.
What is an essential factor in preserving medicine?
What is an essential factor in preserving medicine?
The primary purpose of reducing anxiety includes ______.
The primary purpose of reducing anxiety includes ______.
What is one function of the substance mentioned in the content?
What is one function of the substance mentioned in the content?
Unlike NSAIDs, the substance has significant peripheral anti-inflammatory effects.
Unlike NSAIDs, the substance has significant peripheral anti-inflammatory effects.
What must be ensured to achieve the desired dose of the substance?
What must be ensured to achieve the desired dose of the substance?
The main goal of the substance is to produce __________.
The main goal of the substance is to produce __________.
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Why is monitoring important in the use of this substance?
Why is monitoring important in the use of this substance?
The primary purpose of the substance is to prevent the spread of microorganisms.
The primary purpose of the substance is to prevent the spread of microorganisms.
The substance is used to prevent __________ of microorganisms.
The substance is used to prevent __________ of microorganisms.
What is one of the main reasons for preventing contamination by microorganisms?
What is one of the main reasons for preventing contamination by microorganisms?
Preventing errors in medication administration is not essential to patient safety.
Preventing errors in medication administration is not essential to patient safety.
Name a common objective in healthcare related to medication administration.
Name a common objective in healthcare related to medication administration.
It is important to ensure the right patient receives the __________ to prevent errors in medication administration.
It is important to ensure the right patient receives the __________ to prevent errors in medication administration.
Which condition is indicated to avoid drug administration?
Which condition is indicated to avoid drug administration?
Active liver disease is a safe condition for administering all medications.
Active liver disease is a safe condition for administering all medications.
What are the two conditions mentioned that require caution before drug administration?
What are the two conditions mentioned that require caution before drug administration?
To ensure the medication was __________, it is vital to verify its administration.
To ensure the medication was __________, it is vital to verify its administration.
Match the drug indications with their related considerations:
Match the drug indications with their related considerations:
What is a common adverse reaction to be monitored?
What is a common adverse reaction to be monitored?
Nursing implications are unnecessary if the medication is commonly prescribed.
Nursing implications are unnecessary if the medication is commonly prescribed.
Why is it essential to ensure the right medication is ordered before administration?
Why is it essential to ensure the right medication is ordered before administration?
Healthcare professionals must monitor for __________ reactions post-medication administration.
Healthcare professionals must monitor for __________ reactions post-medication administration.
Flashcards
Patient Safety
Patient Safety
Ensuring the right patient receives the correct medication, minimizing the risk of medication errors.
Medication Administration
Medication Administration
The process of giving medication to a patient in a safe and accurate manner.
Medication Errors
Medication Errors
Mistakes made during the medication administration process that can lead to harm for the patient.
Medication Parameters
Medication Parameters
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Establishment of Parameters
Establishment of Parameters
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Pott's Disease
Pott's Disease
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Most Common Symptom of Pott's Disease
Most Common Symptom of Pott's Disease
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Neurological Symptoms in Pott's Disease
Neurological Symptoms in Pott's Disease
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Psoas Abscess
Psoas Abscess
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Cutaneous Fistula
Cutaneous Fistula
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Immunodeficiency and Pott's Disease
Immunodeficiency and Pott's Disease
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Malnutrition and Pott's Disease
Malnutrition and Pott's Disease
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Risk Factors for Pott's Disease
Risk Factors for Pott's Disease
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Why reduce anxiety?
Why reduce anxiety?
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How to gain compliance?
How to gain compliance?
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What's the purpose of medication information?
What's the purpose of medication information?
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Why preserve the medicine?
Why preserve the medicine?
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What's the importance of timely documentation?
What's the importance of timely documentation?
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Antipyresis
Antipyresis
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Heat-regulating center
Heat-regulating center
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Why are antipyretics used?
Why are antipyretics used?
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Peripheral anti-inflammatory effects
Peripheral anti-inflammatory effects
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How do antipyretics compare to NSAIDs?
How do antipyretics compare to NSAIDs?
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Medication administration parameters
Medication administration parameters
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Prevent contamination/spread of microorganisms
Prevent contamination/spread of microorganisms
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Desired dose, frequency, and route
Desired dose, frequency, and route
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Why are sterile techniques important?
Why are sterile techniques important?
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Why use sterile technique for medication?
Why use sterile technique for medication?
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What's the purpose of sterile technique?
What's the purpose of sterile technique?
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What's a medication error?
What's a medication error?
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How do sterile techniques prevent errors?
How do sterile techniques prevent errors?
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Severe Hepatic Impairment
Severe Hepatic Impairment
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Active Liver Disease
Active Liver Disease
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Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
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Nursing Implications
Nursing Implications
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Rationale
Rationale
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Generic Name
Generic Name
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Indication
Indication
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Drug Study
Drug Study
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Study Notes
Introduction
- Pott's disease, also known as tuberculous spondylitis, is a form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis affecting the spine.
- It involves vertebral body and intervertebral disc destruction, possibly leading to abscess formation.
- A psoas abscess is a pus pocket in the psoas muscle (lower back and groin).
- It can progress to a psoas abscess fistula, an abnormal connection to the skin, allowing pus drainage.
- Untreated, it compresses the spinal cord, causing neurological problems.
- Patients typically present with chronic, localized back pain, plus potential paravertebral swelling.
- This is a classic presentation of extrapulmonary TB, associated with significant morbidity and functional impairment.
- It can affect multiple vertebrae in the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine.
Signs and Symptoms
- The clinical presentation varies depending on illness duration and disease severity, as well as the lesion site and presence of complications.
- Back pain is the most common symptom.
- The pain is typically dull, aching, and worsening with movement; it can be spinal or radicular.
- Other symptoms include monoarticular arthritis, fever, night sweats, and weight loss.
- Neurological problems, such as paraplegia, can occur if the spinal cord is compressed.
- Pott's disease accounts for 2% of all TB cases, 15% of extrapulmonary TB, and 50% of skeletal TB.
Neurological Symptoms
- Varying neurological symptoms can occur depending on the spinal involvement severity.
- Weakness, numbness, tingling, or even paralysis may occur.
- Spinal cord compression, with paraplegia or paresis, impaired sensation, nerve root discomfort, and cauda equina syndrome are possible.
Risk Factors
- Immunodeficiency (e.g., HIV/AIDS or immunosuppressive therapy): weakened immune systems raise risk.
- Malnutrition: weakens the immune system, increasing susceptibility to tuberculosis.
- Vitamin D deficiency: correlated with increased susceptibility to Pott's disease.
- Overcrowded living conditions: increase TB transmission risk.
- Limited healthcare access: delayed diagnosis, increasing complication risk (e.g., psoas abscesses).
Complications
- Neurological deficits: spinal cord compression leads to paralysis or loss of bowel and bladder control.
- Respiratory compromise: possible lung involvement leading to respiratory problems.
- Sepsis: infection spreads to bloodstream, leading to life-threatening condition.
- Abscess formation, including psoas abscesses and fistulas
Prevalence
- Globally, extrapulmonary tuberculosis (TB) accounted for 14% of cases in 2017, ranging from 8% to 24%.
- In 2021, estimated TB case incidence was 741,000, with 61,000 deaths.
- 90% of detected TB patients (2021) were tested for rifampicin-resistance.
Patient's Profile (Example)
- Includes demographic information (name, age, sex, address, occupation, etc)
- Includes admission and discharge date and time
- Chief complaint
- Diagnoses, including a suspected diagnosis of Pott's Disease
- Attending physician's names
Family Health History (Example)
- Includes information regarding family members and their health histories, such as hypertension, smoking habits, etc.
- Suggests potential risk factors for cardiovascular disease and weakened immune systems.
Physical Assessment
- Includes general assessment findings (e.g. warm to touch, conscious, and coherent
- Measurements
- Vitals (BP, temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation)
- Neurological examination details, such as motor strength and sensation.
Diagnostic and Laboratory Exams
- The CT scan report highlights spinal findings, possibly related to Pott's disease, including paravertebral soft tissue density and possible vertebral body fractures.
- Further findings often include bone destruction (osteolysis), and involvement of the spinal canal.
- Additional possible findings in the report regarding soft tissue involvement, extending to the spinal canal, and potential abscess formation .
- Also details regarding pleural effusion,calcified chlecystolithiases, and other anatomical findings as relevant.
Impressions and Interpretation
- Summarizes findings, including possible diagnoses, such as paravertebral abscesses, tuberculous spondylitis, and possible neurological compromise.
- Provides a detailed account/interpretation of the significant findings of the examination and possible implications or correlations between those findings.
- Addresses any concern related to the patient's disease and treatment.
Drug Study (Example)
- Includes information on the drugs used in the treatment, including their mechanisms of action, indications, nursing implications, and potential side effects.
- Includes additional information on potential contraindications and possible adverse reactions.
Nursing Care Plan (Example)
- Includes an assessment of the patient's condition's subjective (patient reported symptoms) and objective data (e.g., observed signs, test results, and specific measurements of the patient's condition).
- Develops a plan for a specific patient, outlining the nursing interventions to enhance the patient's wellbeing during their treatment or recovery, together with the rationale behind each intervention.
Updates on Pott's Disease Management
- Surgical interventions and anti-tubercular therapy (att) are commonly used.
- Modern diagnostic and treatment techniques (e.g. CBNAAT, ultrasound-guided percutaneous drainage) are helpful in improving patient outcomes.
Drainage of Abscess
- A tract forms between the infected psoas muscle and the skin.
- This is called a psoas-cutaneous fistula.
- Purulent material drains externally (from the wound).
Coping with Diagnosis
- Addressing concerns or anxiety, and offering support resources.
- Support groups may be useful .
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This quiz focuses on the critical aspects of ensuring the right patient receives medications, particularly in the context of Pott's disease. Explore symptoms, risks, and the importance of accurate medication practices to prevent errors. Test your knowledge on the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of this condition.
