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    action on cough center in medulla. Dry mouth‚ constipation‚ nausea‚ vomiting‚ light-headedness‚ sedation‚ dizziness‚ drowsiness‚ euphoria‚ and dysphoria. Pp 762 Tramadol HCL 100MG PRN orally Analgesic; narcotic (opiate agonist) Centrally acting opiate receptor agonist that inhibits the uptake of norepinephrine and serotonin‚ suggesting both opioid and nonopioid mechanisms of pain relief. Drowsiness‚ dizziness‚ headache‚ restlessness‚ nausea‚ constipation‚ sweating‚ confusion‚ vomiting‚ anxiety‚ dyspepsia

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    Chapter 13 Gout: a metabolic disease associated with the development of high URIC ACID in the blood. NOT CAUSED BY EXCESS INTAKE OF MEAT! Drugs that treat Gout: Allopurinol: Prevents formation of uric acid. **MOST COMMONLY USED FOR GOUT** (LongTerm Control) * Side Effects: hepatotoxicity‚ skin rash * Nursing Implications: keep urine slightly alkaline to prevent urine acid stones from forming; IV dose should be given as a single infusion. (kidney stones‚ kidney failure‚ gouty arthritis)

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    chronic pain; complex regional pain syndrome I of right lower limb; other constipation; and myalgia. Per medical report dated 11/20/2015‚ patient reports that her neck pain has become more bothersome and is having muscle spasms. She also reports severe constipation while taking Oxycontin and Nucynta. The patient is prescribed with Zanaflex at bedtime to help relieve the pain and spasms; and Amitiza to help with the constipation. She is also referred to a psychologist to help with the psychosocial aspect

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    - Constipation can be caused by insufficient dietary fiber‚ inadequate fluid intake‚ decreased physical activity‚ and ignoring defecation urge. Medications including opioids cause constipation as well as diseases slowing GI transit such as diabetes‚ Parkinson’s‚ and MS. Depression and stress can also contribute. - Many cases of constipation can be prevented by increasing fiber‚ fluid intake‚ and exercise. Recommendations for constipation include laxatives and enemas‚

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    with opioid receptors Drowsiness Dizziness Confusion Head aches Seizures Bradycardia Nausea Vomiting Respiratory depression Respiratory arrest Apnea Pain- location‚ type‚ character‚ give dose before pain becomes severe Bowel status- constipation commonly use laxative if needed Safety: side rails up‚ night- light‚ call bell in reach Gradual withdrawal after long-term use Teach patient and family to report change in CNS and allergic reactions Tylenol #3 Looked at as the three separate

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    hydration and drinking plenty of water to help your body recover. 2. Constipation is caused when feces moves to slowly through the large intestine. Constipation can be cause by certain cough and cold medications containing dextromethorphan and another cause is from some antacids. Treatments to help cure constipation are either by changing your diet or taking certain medications to help. A high fiber diet can help with curing constipation but medication would re-act sooner to help faster. 3. Indigestion

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    Action: Chemical effect: Provides elemental iron‚ an essential component in formation hemoglobin. Therapeutic effect: Relieves iron deficiency. Adverse Reaction: GI: anorexia‚ black stools‚ constipation‚ diarrhea‚ epigastric pain‚ nausea‚ vomiting. Other: temporary staining of teeth (drops‚ suspension). Interactions: Drug-drug: Antacids‚ cholestryramine resin‚ leveodopa‚ tetracycline‚ vitamin E: May decrease iron absorption. Separate

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    physician‚ in 1886. It is a congenital disorder which means it is present at birth. It is an enlargement of the colon where ganglion cells‚ or nerve cells‚ are not present. This results in improper movement of the muscles in the bowel causing chronic constipation. The only certain method of diagnosis is a rectal biopsy. We will explore the symptoms‚ causes‚ and treatments of this disease. The severity of the condition will cause the symptoms to vary. The symptoms may appear in newborns‚ or children as

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    you suppress bad breath‚ says Shannon Clark‚ a certified personal trainer and author of "8 Low-Carb Conundrums." Constipation Foods in low-carb diets such as beef have little fiber and cause reduction in body fiber‚ which can lead to constipation. However‚ constipation occurs due to lack of roughage in your body regardless your nutrition plan‚ says Clark. You can avoid constipation by including vegetables in your diet‚ since they have soluble fiber that slows the movement of food in the intestines

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    Patient’s Initials: M.N.M Age: 41 years old Sex: Male Civil Status: Married Medical Diagnosis: CKD Secondary to Uremic Encephalopathy‚ Hypertensive Nephrosclerosis vs. Gouty Neuropathy Attending Physician: Dr. Valdez‚ Dr. Manzon‚ Dr. Ocampo‚ Dr. Concepcion I. CHIEF COMPLAINT - General body weakness - Drowsiness - Pain on knees II. NURSING HISTORY The patient‚ MNM‚ has hypertension for 21 years‚ he’s not taking any medications until year 2008 when he was prescribed Nifedipine

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