Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are analgesic pain medications that bring down any inflammation inside the body without affecting the adrenal glands. In this post, we’ll go through the following: How inflammation is formed The common types of NSAIDs How NSAIDs work The antipyretic property of NSAIDs What are NSAID Drugs? Pathophysiology When the body experiences stress, sickness, or any unusual
Swelling of the meninges, that’s the basic meaning of meningitis; there is the presence of inflammation due to several external and internal factors. The types of meningitis entirely depend on what caused the condition in the first place. To start this lecture, let’s talk about how the meninges have gotten infected and became impaired. Let’s focus on the pathophysiology. Meningitis
In this pharmacology fundamentals discussion, we’ll talk about the different routes of administration, mainly the oral and sublingual routes. We’ll get into the what each route is, how it is given, and the nursing considerations. We'll also include the five administration abbreviations that are usually written on charts and forms by physicians. The Oral Route The first and most popular
Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is a type of nutrition provided to clients intravenously, instead of through the digestive system. Parenteral nutrition can be given as a complete means of nutrition or as a partial supplement. Many clients will need TPN due to illness, injury or surgery. So let’s dive into nursing indications, considerations, and goals of administering TPN. What is
The pancreas is an important gland that is situated under the liver, close to the gallbladder, stomach, and bowel, which is responsible for releasing essential digestive enzymes and hormones. A usual scenario for patients with pancreatitis is a complaint of pain originating from the left upper quadrant of the abdomen. However, not all complaints of left upper quadrant pain automatically
For nurses who are unfamiliar or are relatively new to handling mechanical ventilators for clients with respiratory problems, the alarm going off can be quite stressful and can cause panic. Therefore, it is important to be appropriately oriented when handling clients who have ventilators. Determining the Problem There are two primary reasons why ventilator alarms go off – too little
One of the most common yet most dangerous complications of bearing a child is abruption placenta. But what is abruptio placenta and how can the healthcare team manage this kind of condition? Normal Placenta Having a general point-of-view on the normal situation will provide a further understanding of the about complication; therefore, before going into what abruptio placenta is, let’s
