Medications

In this chapter learn more about chemotherapy; its purposes, administration and side-effects. Also, understand more about new target therapies...
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Type:                         eChapter
Book Title:	Gynaecological Cancer Care
Chapter:	10
This education is:	eligible for CPD

This chapter focuses on an evidenced-based practice approach to the management of constipation in the hospice setting and provides an overview of constipation management in the context of caring for adults at the end of life...
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Type:                         eChapter
Book Title:	Palliative Care Nursing
Chapter:	11
This education is:	eligible for CPD

The main focus of this session is the three pronged approach to helping people recover from addiction.
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CPD Listening Time:	56 Mins
Conference:	Alcohol and Drugs
Date Recorded:	10 Feb 2010
Location:	Victoria, Australia

This lecture provides an overview of the key considerations necessary for prescribing medicines to the elderly.
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CPD Listening Time:	34 Mins
Conference:	Clinical Nursing Skills in Aged Care
Date Recorded:	21-22 Jun 2010
Location:	Brisbane QLD Australia

In this lecture, Dr Gowan reviews common types of pain. There is emphasis on the need to perform a thorough assessment prior to initiating a medication regimen. Symptoms and causes are reviewed, and the goal of pain management discussed, including the imp
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CPD Time:	60 Mins

There are many age-specific factors that increase the risk of adverse reactions to medications in the elderly and medication‐related illness among the elderly is rising. In this chapter, learn how to safely use medication in aged care...
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Type:                         eChapter
Book Title:	Aged Care Nursing
Chapter:	17
This education is:	eligible for CPD

This chapter provides an overview of the assessment and management of pain at the end of life. Definitions of pain and barriers to adequate pain management are also addressed....
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Type:                         eChapter
Book Title:	Palliative Care Nursing
Chapter:	8
This education is:	eligible for CPD

Nursing strategies to assist an older person experiencing pain. How to manage pain in an older person. Management of pharmacological control of pain.
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CPD Listening Time:	61 Mins
Conference:	General Aged Care
Date Recorded:	8 Feb 2010
Location:	Victoria, Australia

This lecture discusses what you should do when a colleague has a problem with alcohol or other drugs in your workplace.
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CPD Listening Time:	38 Mins
Conference:	Understanding Mental Illness
Date Recorded:	13 Feb 2010
Location:	Brisbane, Australia

This first session, entitled 'An Overview of Drugs' contains 31 PowerPoint slides prepared FOR YOU TO TEACH. It gives preliminary but fundamental information about the administration and use of drugs in Australia.
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Most people with a gastrostomy tube require medication at some time. This chapter discusses various issues relating to the selection and administration of medications in tube-fed people...
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Type:                         eChapter
Book Title:	Gastrostomy Care
Chapter:	12
This education is:	eligible for CPD

Besides cannabis, this session will discuss other legal and illegal commonly used drugs and their related problems.
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CPD Listening Time:	27 Mins
Conference:	Alcohol and Drugs
Date Recorded:	10 Feb 2010
Location:	Victoria, Australia

Overview of psychotropic medications, the indications for their use and how they work. The side effects and complications for anti-psychotic medications.
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CPD Listening Time:	31 Mins
Conference:	Understanding Mental Illness
Date Recorded:	12 Feb 2010
Location:	Brisbane, Australia

This lecture discusses the main principles underpinning the quality use of medicines in an older person.
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CPD Listening Time:	26 Mins
Conference:	Clinical Nursing Skills in Aged Care
Date Recorded:	21-22 Jun 2010
Location:	Brisbane QLD Australia

This chapter focuses on the meaning of the term ‘quality use of medicines’ (QUM) in the care of people with dementia. It explores some of the factors that influence clinical decision-making and some of the challenges to QUM...
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Type:                         eChapter
Book Title:	Dementia Nursing
Chapter:	11
This education is:	eligible for CPD

This chapter discusses the common physical signs and symptoms of older persons who are dying. It looks at various types of patients and how they should be cared for...
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Type:                         eChapter
Book Title:	Palliative Care and Aged Care
Chapter:	6
This education is:	eligible for CPD

This session will provide information about state-wide alcohol and drug services with an emphasis on the clinical services, research activities, education and training dimensions of Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Inc.
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CPD Listening Time:	70 Mins
Conference:	Alcohol and Drugs
Date Recorded:	10 Feb 2010
Location:	Victoria, Australia

Lack of clarity in medical terms can be both embarrassing and potentially confusing. This fast fact glossary sheet is designed to help alleviate this confusion...
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This session provides viewers with a practical, step-by-step guide to finding information about drugs in Australia.
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Type:                         PowerPoints

This job description is ideal for anyone wishing to familiarise themselves with the standard requirements and responsibilities of a Pharmacist...
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Type: Job Description
Origin of material:	USA