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Why would a person with HIV or gonorrhea be given more than one type of antibacterial medication?
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∙ 12y ago
With HIV, it may be done to overcome drug resistance, or to treat other infections.
For gonorrhea, it could be to cover the possibility of undetected chlamydia.
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∙ 12y ago
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Which medication would be given first for symptomatic bradycardia?
According to Advanced Cardiac Life Support, atropine would be given first for symptomatic bradycardia. A person would have to be trained to give this medication.
What is non-PRN medication?
PRN medication is to be given as needed, so non-PRN medication is medication that is to be given on a set schedule.
Why is medication given at pre-set intervals?
why is medication given at set intervals
Why might a doctor give you a drug?
A medication (drug) is given to treat a specific illness or condition. Each person's need for a medication is different than other people--which is why no one should share medications. An easy example is a blood pressure (B/P) medication given to lower the pressure when a person has a high B/P.
What is a persantine thallium study?
It is a stress test where a medication (persantine) is given instead of having the person run on a treadmill and thallium is given to visualize the blood flow to the heart.
Why should you have the correct training to give medication in a care home?
Because drug dosage is usually related to the person's physical size and weight. Additionally, some drugs can be given orally, most are simply injected under the skin - others need to be given intravenously. A person administering the medication must know the difference !
If 0.1500 g of medication is given then what was the patients weight in pounds?
The answer depends on what the medication rate is.
Why intraarterial medication is not given?
Causes vasospasms
What is an example of parenteral medication?
A parenteral medication is any medication that is not given via the gastrointestinal tract. This can include any injected medication or IV infusion.
What should the person giving an injection do to make sure that the correct medication is given to the correct patient?
ask patient's name and check the ID band
What is contrast mri?
An MRI with contrast means that a person who is getting the MRI will be given a dye or other medication which will show better what part the doctor is interested in.
How does one determine the correct dosage of a given drug?
In order to determine the correct dosage of a given drug, one must find out the general dosage. The general dosage is milligrams of medication to kilograms of body weight. So for example if the general dosage is 5 mg/kg and the person taking the medication weighs 40 kg, 1000 mg of medication would be the required dosage.
