History Taking
Health history is essential when it comes to nursing care. It involves obtaining subjective data directly from the patient/client or […]
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Meningitis
Meningitis is the inflammation of the meninges (dura mater, arachnoid and pia mater) that form protective layers over the brain
Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns: A Nursing Guide
In 1987, Marjory Gordon developed the 11 set of Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns to be used in the Nursing Process
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Cerumen Impaction
Cerumen(earwax) impaction is the excessive accumulation of cerumen in the external ear canal. Ear wax protect the ear from dirt
Antifungals
Antifungals, also called antimycotics, are drugs that are used to treat fungal infections. Fungal infections usually attack people with weak
Macrolides
Macrolides are antibiotics with a macrocyclic lactone structure that has one or more deoxy sugars attached. They include the following
Monobactams
Monobactams are beta lactam antibiotics that are bactericidal in action. Currently, the only monobactam available is aztreonam. Pregnancy Category: B
Fluoroquinolones
Fluoroquinolones are antibiotic successors of nalidixic acid. They offer greater efficacy, a broader spectrum of activity, and are safer than
Carbapenems
Carbapenems are broad spectrum antibiotics that are mostly used in cases of severe infections. They are mostly given via injections
Sulfonamides
Sulfonamides are bacteriostatic antibiotics. They include: Sulfamethoxazole (Mostly combined with trimethoprim) Sulfadiazine Sulfisoxazole Sulfasalazine Balsalazide Pregnancy Category: C (and D