Pott's Disease and Medication Administration
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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.

    False

    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 __________.

    <p>medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following objectives with their descriptions:

    <p>Ensure the right patient = Helps prevent errors Establish specific parameters = Guides medication administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following symptoms is considered pathognomonic in Pott's disease?

    <p>Rest pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Neurological symptoms occur in 50% of cases of Pott's disease.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common symptom of Pott's disease?

    <p>Back pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Unexplained weight loss is one of the common symptoms of _____ disease.

    <p>tuberculosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the symptoms with their descriptions:

    <p>Back pain = Worsens with movement and is often dull and aching Psoas abscess = Pain in the groin, thigh, or abdomen Cutaneous fistula = Visible opening in the skin with drainage Night sweats = Excessive sweating during sleep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a primary risk factor for developing Pott's disease?

    <p>Immunodeficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Low-grade fever is an uncommon symptom in patients with tuberculosis.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What neurological symptoms can occur in complicated cases of Pott's disease?

    <p>Weakness, numbness, tingling, paralysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one reason for reducing anxiety according to the content?

    <p>To gain compliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Preserving the medicine is important for patient safety.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does timely documentation help to ensure?

    <p>Patient safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To gain ______, it is important to reduce anxiety.

    <p>compliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following purposes with their corresponding actions:

    <p>Reduce anxiety = Gaining compliance Preserve the medicine = Ensuring medication's effectiveness Timely documentation = Ensuring patient safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for reducing anxiety?

    <p>To lose confidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Timely documentation does not impact patient safety.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential factor in preserving medicine?

    <p>Proper storage conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The primary purpose of reducing anxiety includes ______.

    <p>gaining compliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one function of the substance mentioned in the content?

    <p>Decrease antipyresis incidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Unlike NSAIDs, the substance has significant peripheral anti-inflammatory effects.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be ensured to achieve the desired dose of the substance?

    <p>Frequency and right route</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The main goal of the substance is to produce __________.

    <p>antipyresis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their descriptions:

    <p>Antipyresis = Reduction of fever NSAIDs = Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Microorganisms = Organisms requiring prevention of spread Contamination = Unwanted introduction of pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is monitoring important in the use of this substance?

    <p>To ensure the desired dose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The primary purpose of the substance is to prevent the spread of microorganisms.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The substance is used to prevent __________ of microorganisms.

    <p>spread</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main reasons for preventing contamination by microorganisms?

    <p>To prevent contamination and spread of microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Preventing errors in medication administration is not essential to patient safety.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name a common objective in healthcare related to medication administration.

    <p>To prevent contamination and errors in medication administration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It is important to ensure the right patient receives the __________ to prevent errors in medication administration.

    <p>medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is indicated to avoid drug administration?

    <p>Severe hepatic impairment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Active liver disease is a safe condition for administering all medications.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two conditions mentioned that require caution before drug administration?

    <p>Severe hepatic impairment and active liver disease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To ensure the medication was __________, it is vital to verify its administration.

    <p>ordered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the drug indications with their related considerations:

    <p>Severe hepatic impairment = Contraindicates certain medications Active liver disease = Requires careful monitoring Adverse reactions = Need to be reported Nursing implications = Ensure right medication is given</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common adverse reaction to be monitored?

    <p>Severe reactions in liver function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nursing implications are unnecessary if the medication is commonly prescribed.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential to ensure the right medication is ordered before administration?

    <p>To prevent medication errors and ensure patient safety.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Healthcare professionals must monitor for __________ reactions post-medication administration.

    <p>adverse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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