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Potassium-sparing diuretics

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Potassium-sparing diuretics are used for treatment of ankle oedema by causing the retention of potassium. Its classification, action, indications, contraindications, cautions, side-effects, interactions, administration, nursing considerations, patient teaching is explained in detail.

Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2006
Renal Diuretic Preparations, Health aspects, Ankle, Edema, Diuretics, Dropsy, Drug overview

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Paracetamol

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Paracetamol, a non oploid analgesic, is frequently used medicine for reducing pain and fever. The list of instructions on harmful side effects caused due to overdose of paracetamol, symptoms that patients must be aware of and alertness by nurses on patient's condition are discussed.

Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2005
Acetaminophen-Based Analgesics, Pain, Fever, Hyperthermia, Acetaminophen

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Skin hygiene practices, emollient therapy and skin vulnerability

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The importance of skin care for the nurses involved in treating patients with chronic inflammation is described. The range of products available for the routine clinical care and tips on basic skincare to prevent skin breakdown are discussed.

Author: Voegeli, David
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2005
Dermatological Preparations, Skin Treatment Preparations, Prevention, Skin diseases, Dermatologic agents, Dermatology

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Subjects list: United Kingdom, Complications and side effects, Practice, Drug therapy, Nursing, Dosage and administration
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