Health Care
- check to see if it was ordered
i.e metamucil was out for 4 days, and no one reordered it.
when pouring liquid medication, what are some key factors to remember
-Pour with label in your hand to avoid spillage
- under 10ml use syringe
- tighten cap, to avoid spilling and waste in the consumers drawer.
What to do with Controlled medications after administering
Sign the back of the card where you removed the medication to insure another "check" that it was given.
Should a consumer drink something right after taking atropine drops?
No, the drops need to absorb under the tongue to be effective
What is the correlation between SSRIS and Sunshine
(SSRI stands for Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor. SSRI drugs are a type of antidepressant that have been shown to increase levels of serotonin within the brain)
SSRIs also affect thermoregulation, impairing sweating and hydration, which increases the risk of heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke. It also can cause sun sensitivity, causing a sunburn more easily
- Prozac, Zoloft, Lexapro, Celexa, Paxil