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PharmacologyObjectives Definition “Vaccines are antigenic preparations of a pathogen that are administered to a host to either prevent or reduce the severity of a disease in an individual” In the context of public health terms we usually think of vaccines are being as a classic example of primary prevention (Table 1) Type of Prevention Definition […]
Drugs and Doses you need to know for Respiratory Emergencies Guide only: Consult local policies and procedures. Do not rely on any doses from this site. Patient ID Mr Andres Aardvark 1/1/32 1 Zoo Street Allergies NKDA Timbuktu Hospital no: 123456 Respiratory: ASTHMA Date Time Drug Dose Route Special Instructions 1/1/09 0800 OXYGEN […]
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PharmacologyConsider the following prescriptions and the errors that they highlight… 1) Patient ID Mr Andres Aardvark 1/1/32 1 Zoo Street Timbuktu Hospital no:123456 Special Instructions Allergies NKDA Date 1/1/09 Name Digoxin Route Oral Frequency OD Dose 125 mg Comments Monitor […]
Clinical pharmacology relates to the study of drugs in humans. The discipline studies the ways in which drugs alter biological systems in an attempt to improve health and stop disease. Clinical toxicology is also concerned about the impact of drugs and other chemicals on humans. But is more focussed around the investigation, diagnosis and management […]