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A patient taking digitalis would probably have what type of disease?
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A patient taking digitails would probably have what type of disease?
patient would have congestive heart failure and heart rythm problems. this medication is is taken to strengthen the heart.
How are digitalis heart medicines impacted by calcium channel blockers?
Digitalis heart medicines: Taking these medicines with calcium channel blockers may increase the action of the heart medication.
What are the drug interactions associated with taking horsetail?
People taking digitalis-type drugs should consult their health practitioner before taking horsetail.
What precautions should be observed while taking digitalis drugs?
Seeing a physician regularly while taking digitalis drugs is very important. The physician will check to make sure the medicine is working as it should and will make any necessary changes in dosage
Does fluticasone propionate contain antihistamine?
if a patient is taking fluticasone propionate, can it show up as an amphetamine on a drug screen
What are the drug interactions associated with taking licorice as a medicinal?
When licorice is used while taking thiazide diuretic medications, this may exacerbate potassium loss. Sensitivity to digitalis glycosides may increase with loss of potassium.
What possible ways could a disease be transmitted to a hospital patient?
by taking microorganism, microorganisms produce antibodies inside the body. the antibody digest the microorganism, so the pateint get better
Why is it important for patients taking digitalis to take their pulse prior to taking the medication each day?
Digoxin blocks the AV node, decreasing the heart rate. If your heart rate is already too slow (less than 60 beats a minute), the medication can decrease the heart rate to a dangerous level.
Is it possible to have side effects from pentasa one month later?
those side effects are probably caused by pharmaceutical drugs the patient is taking for pentasa
What is another disease a patient may have that would require a apical pulse?
It does not depend on any particular disease, instead, general guidelines on when it is advisable to take a person's apical pulse. Taking apical pulse is more accurate than just taking a person's pulse. It is done using a stethoscope and placing it by the apex of the heart so 'apical' means, 'the heartbeat at the apex of the heart. It is found underneath your left nipple at the fifth intercostal space (between the fifth and sixth ribs). A doctor would usually require an apical pulse to be taken when: A patient has an irregular heartbeat, or when a patient has bradycardia or tachycardia (unusually slow or unusually fast heart rate), or if a patient is taking cardiac medications. Also, if a person has a pulse deficit or a faint radial pulse.
How would yo handle a patient who frequently misses appointments?
I would think, well, now the patient is probably becoming a high caries risk patient, and the patient is taking up a appointment slot for someone who will most definatly make it in, I would take in the person who can make it to the appointment slot and make the one who misses frequently "space available".
Can an intern give patient info to another intern?
If it relates to that patients care, or if (He/She) is taking care of that patient.
