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Therapeutic Actions of Drugs

• Palliative
• Curative
• Supportive (De sostén)
• Substitutive
• Chemotherapeutic
• Restorative (Repair)

Factors Affecting Drug Action

• Development
• Gender-related factors
• Culture, Ethnicity, Genetics
• Diet

The Five Rights of Medication Administration

Ensuring patient safety requires adherence to the following principles:

1. Right Patient
2. Right Time
3. Right Medicine
4. Right Dose
5. Right Route of Administration

The Four 'I's Rule for Nurses

This rule emphasizes accountability in medication processes:

• I Prepare (Yo preparo)
• I Administer (Yo administro)
• I Record (Yo registro)
• I Respond (Yo respondo)

Drug Administration Routes Classification

• Enteral (Natural)
• Parenteral (Artificial)
• Topical (Natural)

The Role of the Surgical Nurse

Ensuring Patient Safety and Welfare

Intraoperative

Phosphodiesterase III Inhibitors in Heart Failure

These drugs block phosphodiesterase, increasing calcium available for cardiac contraction. This enhances contractility and vasodilation, increasing cardiac output and reducing peripheral resistance.

Side Effects of Sodium Channel Blockers

Common side effects include dizziness, taste disturbance, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, and acifenos.

Doxazosin Uses

Doxazosin is used in men to treat symptoms of enlarged prostate, including difficulty urinating, painful urination, frequent urination, and urgency.

Cholestyramine: Special Considerations

It is recommended to separate the administration of cholestyramine and other drugs by 1 to 4 hours. This medication may decrease the absorption of vitamins (A, D,...

Fetal Drug Safety Classifications

Type A: These drugs show no apparent risk to the fetus and are considered safe.

Type B: There is no evidence of risk in humans; their use is acceptable during pregnancy.

Type C: Risk cannot be ruled out. These should only be used in situations where there is no other safer drug available.

Type D: There is positive evidence of human fetal risk. These are used only when the drug is needed to treat a serious illness or an extreme situation where no safer alternatives exist.

Type X: These are contraindicated in pregnancy or for women who may become pregnant.

Defining Serious Adverse Drug Reactions (RAM)

What constitutes a serious Adverse Drug Reaction (RAM)? A reaction is considered serious if it:

• Causes death.
• Is life-

Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency

The prevention of juvenile delinquency involves accepted activities or measures designed to prevent or reduce criminal behavior among youth.

Primary Prevention

Primary prevention consists of generic actions such as improving mental health, family dynamics, school environments, and urban conditions. While juvenile offenders are still rare, occasional relapses can be prevented by changing environmental conditions. Education and the family play a crucial role in this stage.

Secondary Prevention

Secondary prevention focuses on detecting criminal conduct and identifying those at risk of committing crimes as they begin to appear. Once the offender is identified and the behavior recurs, rehabilitation becomes more complicated....

Understanding Homeopathy

Homeopathy treats illness using mineral or vegetable preparations in infinitely small doses that produce symptoms similar to the disease. The goal is to restore the body's lost balance in a smooth and delicate manner.

Key Factors Influencing Health

• External factors: Relating to nutrition, inadequate intake, poor diet, or excess sugar consumption.
• Endogenous causes: Irregularities in the processes of digestion, absorption, transport, and disposal of nutrients, which prevent the body from maintaining healthy blood glucose levels.
• Vitaminosis: A lack of specific vitamins in the diet. The absence of essential nutrients causes imbalances, leading to conditions such as obesity and malnutrition.
• Vitamin D: Most requirements are

Preoperative Care and Patient Preparation

Preoperative care starts when the decision to operate is made. It involves planning specific care and observing the patient for signs that may require delaying surgery.

Signs to Observe Before Surgery

• Cold or cough
• Respiratory difficulties
• Fever
• Menstruation (the rule)
• Chest pain
• Signs of skin eruptions
• Auditory or visual problems
• Intense anxiety

Preparation Days Prior to Intervention

During the days leading up to the surgery, the following steps are essential:

• Compilation of all necessary medical tests.
• Collaborating with and helping the patient with their personal hygiene.
• Performing shaving or enemas if indicated.
• Applying cleansing agents to the area before operating.
• Assessing hydration and nutritional status.
• Listening

Health Challenges and Factors

Challenges:

• Increase spending on health for the whole population.
• Allocate resources efficiently.

"I'll get the health coverage for as many people as possible.

Factors:

• Immovable
• Modifiable

Environment:

• Physical contaminants
• Chemical pollutants
• Biological contaminants
• Social and labor-related pollution

Lifestyle:

• Do regular exercise
• No smoking
• Reduce or eliminate alcohol
• Not using drugs
• Have a healthy diet
• Sexual health

Biological Factors:

• Aging and genetic operators

Health Systems

A health system is the form by which a country organizes and funds health protection and the provision of medical services to its citizens. It is characterized by:

• Universal coverage
• Financing through taxes
• Guaranteeing equal access to resources and services

Pathology

CMC T.5: Health and Illness

Core Definitions

• Health: According to the WHO, it is a complete state of physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease.
• Disease: A change in health status resulting in a temporary or permanent loss of physical, mental, or social function.
• Quality of Life: The level of comfort, happiness, and satisfaction that allows an individual to experience life positively.
• Life Expectancy: A key indicator used to measure the quality of life.
• Genetic Disorders: Alterations in the genome where a genetic defect is the direct cause of the disease (e.g., Hemophilia, Down syndrome, or certain types of diabetes).
• Predisposition to Disease: Conditions where the environment influences health outcomes.
• Congenital:

Defining Health and Well-being

Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Factors Influencing Health

Health depends on several factors:

• Physical and psychological characteristics of a person
• Lifestyle choices
• The healthcare system
• The social environment

Understanding Diseases

A disease is a serious or minor alteration of the body's normal functioning.

Infectious Diseases

These are health changes caused by transmissible agents, such as viruses.

Key Concepts in Infectious Disease

• Virus: Biological structures that require a host (like humans) to replicate and often cause disease.
• Microorganisms: Microscopic creatures capable of causing disease. Classes include:
  • Bacteria: Examples