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UE 6.2 Chap 1 : Medication and medical equipment - Coggle Diagram
UE 6.2 Chap 1 : Medication and medical equipment
Types of medication
Laxatives are used to treat constipation
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents are a group of medicines that relieve pain and fever and reduce inflammation.
Antihistamines are very good at relieving symptoms of an allergic reactions such as itching, rash, sneezing, etc.
Analgesics are medicines that are used to relieve pain.There are also known as painkillers/pain relievers.
Vitamins and minerals are required in very small amounts but are essential for healthy growth and development.
When you have a lack of either you may need to take a supplement
Antidepressants help to relieve the symptoms of depression such as low mood, irritability, restlessness, anxiety, and difficulty sleeping.
Antibiotics fight bacterial infections
A vaccine is a biological preparation that provides immunity to a particular infectious disease.
Stimulants are drugs that speed up the messages between the brain and the body.
They can make a person feel more awake, alert, confident/enrgetic.
Forms of medication
Syrup
Ointment
Injection
Tablet
Inhalants
Pill
Suppository
Capsule
Dosage instructions and measurements
Dosage instructions
before bed
with food
in the morning
before meal
as required
after eating
three times a day
on an empty stomach
twice daily
with water
Daily
measurements
EXTRA STRENGTH is used to talk about medication with a higher dose
When administering syrups, for example, you use a TEASPOON
Medication for children is called JUNIOR strength
When certain medecines are too strong you may have to take HALF A DOSE or a HALF DOSE
Some common warnings with prescriptions
Medical equipment
Medical scans