Recognition and Escalation of Deteriorating Physical and Mental Health (ADN501)

non opiods

NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)

Opiods

What are NSAIDs

Antiarrhythmics

Antiarrhythmics drugs

Antibiotics

Antibiotic drugs

• Amoxicillin.

• Flucloxacillin.

• Meropenem.

• Vancomycin.

• Gentamycin.

• Clarithromycin.

• Co-amoxiclav.

• Cefuroxime.

• Doxycycline

Anticoagulants

Anticoagulants, commonly referred to as blood thinners, are chemical substances that prevent or reduce coagulation of blood, prolonging the clotting time.

Anticoagulant drugs

• Warfarin.

• Rivaroxaban.

• Apixaban.

• Enoxaparin.

• Heparin.

Anticonvulsants

 are a diverse group of pharmacological agents used in the treatment of both epileptic and non-epileptic seizures.

Anticonvulsants drugs

• Diazapam.

• Lorazepam.

• Levetiracetam (Keppra).

• Gabapentin.

Antidepressants are

drugs used for the treatment of depressive disorders and usually fall into one of the following categories; selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), noradrenaline and specific serotonergic antidepressants (NASSAs) and tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs).

Antidepressant drugs

• Fluoxetine.

• Amitriptyline.

• Sertraline

Antiemetics are

drugs used to treat vomiting and nausea and are typically used to treat motion sickness and the side effects of opioid analgesics, general anaesthetics and chemotherapy directed against cancer.

Antiemetic drugs

• Cyclizine.

• Ondansetron.

• Metoclopramide.

Antihypertensives are

used to treat hypertension and usually fall into one of several categories; angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, calcium channel blockers (CCBs), angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) and beta-blockers

Antihypertensive drugs

• Atenolol.

• Bisoprolol.

• Amlodipine

• Ramipril.

• Losartan.

Antihyperglycemics

are used in the treatments of raised blood sugars, typically in diabetic patients.

Antihyperglycemics drugs

• Metformin.

• Insulin.

• Gliclazide.

Bronchodilators 

Bronchodilators are used to help make breathing easier by relaxing the muscles in the lungs and widening of the bronchi.

Bronchodilator eg

• Salbutamol.
  Tiotropium.

Diuretics

are drugs that increased the production of urine these usually fall into one of several categories; loop diuretics, potassium-sparing diuretics and thiazides.

Diuretics drugs

• Furosemide.

• Bumetanide.

• Spironolactone.

Intravenous Fluids

 are infusion fluids and usually fall into one of two categories; colloid and crystalloid and can include supplements such as potassium and magnesium.

Intravenous Fluids eg

Hartmans

Sedatives

are a group of medications that are using for a calming effect. They can be used to promote sleep, ease withdrawal symptoms or reduce agitation and irritability.

Sedatives eg

• Midazolam.

• Diazepam.

• Lorazepam.

Statins

Statins or lipid-lowering medications are a group of medications that have been found to lower the level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the blood. Usually, they are prescribed to help reduce the risk of; stroke, coronary heart disease, heart attacks and angina.

Statins eg

• Simvastatin.

• Atorvastatin.

• Pravastatin.

Supplements are

medications that generally include hormones, vitamins, minerals, fibre, fatty acids or amino acids and other substances.

Supplements eg

• Levothyroxine

• Adcal / Calcichew.

• Ferrous Fumarate.

• Ferrous Sulphate

• Sando k

• Folate

Laxatives

 are used to treat either acute or chronic constipation and usually fall into one of the following categories; bulk-forming, osmotic, stimulant or stool softening.

Laxatives eg

• Lactulose.

• Senna.

• Movicol.

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

are a group of drugs whose main action is the reduction in gastric acid production.

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) eg

• Omeprazole.

• Lansoprazole.

• Esomeprazole.

Air obstruction is an

airway consists of

Airway role

airway labelled

when assessing remember

look,listen and feel

Airway look

airway listen

airway feel

Airway assessment

Airway management

airway obstruction signs

airway obstruction treatment

breathing

signs of respiratory distress

breathing assessment

breathing management

breathing look

look 2

Breathing listen

listen 2

Breathing feel

feel 2

if breathing is inadequate

circulation

Circulation assessment

circulation management

circulation look

look 2

circulation listen

listen 2

circulation feel

circulation feel 2

disability acvpu

Disability assessment

Disability management

GCS

exposure assess

exposure management

NEWS

Situation

Background

Assessment

reccomendation

human factors nursing

Autonomic pharmacology

Functions of the ANS

Baroreceptors

Chemoreceptors

Stretch receptors

Vagus nerves

medulla oblangata and hypothalamus

Synaptic transmission

Afferent neurons

Efferent neurons

pre ,post ,ganglia

Signal transmission ANS

Para,post neurons

Sympathetic

Parasympathetic

receptors in the ANS

Cholinergic transmission

Muscarinic receptors,nicotinic

Muscarinic receptors