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Management of Hypertension comes in many forms, from lifestyle modification to the use of different anti-hypertensive medications. Always remember, a nurse "DEALS" with this common illness in a usual hospital setting. Below illustration shows the mnemonic to treat or manage Hypertension.
Diet Modification means avoiding foods that are high in fats such as organ meats, butter, lard, ghee, dairy fats and other meat products. This also include avoiding food that are high in Sodium (salted foods, ham, sausages, cheese, pizza, canned goods etc.)
Exercising regularly helps lowering your Blood Pressure, this may include walking, jogging, bicycling, swimming and many more.
Below shows the list of the most common Anti-Hypertensive medications:
Diuretics
Adrenergic receptor antagonists
Renin Inhibitors
ACE inhibitors
Angiotensin II receptor antagonists
Aldosterone receptor antagonists
Vasodilators
Benzodiazepines
Calcium channel blockers
Meanwhile, lifestyle changes can also help a lot, this involves losing weight if you are obese or limiting yourself to drinking alcohol.
Lastly, the most crucial part of avoiding complications from Hypertension is to quit smoking.
We always want to make sure that are readers will learn different nursing theories the easiest way possible. One way to grasp each information is through the use of different mnemonics. Here is the "CHIEF" mnemonic for Hypertension Signs and Symptoms.
Change in vision is one of the signs and symptoms associated with Hypertension, this is due to the damage in the retina from high blood pressure within its blood vessels. Damage to blood vessels in the heart can also cause chest pain (angina). During cases of hypertensive crisis, one may also experience headaches due to intracranial hypertension. Treatment program should begin when BP stays at 140/90 overtime. Other symptoms include irritability, forgetfulness and epistaxis because of damage in the tiny blood vessels of the nostrils.
Congestive Heart Failure management includes number of non-pharmacological, pharmacological, and invasive strategies to limit and reverse the signs and symptoms of heart failure depending on the severity of the disease.
When thinking of the possible medical management for Congestive Heart Failure, always remember another condition called "DWARFISM" for it's mnemonic. CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE MANAGEMENT D-iuretics/digoxin/deliver oxygen W-eigh patient daily A-minophylline R-otating torniquet F-owler's position I-ntake and output monitoring S-odium restriction M-orphine/mechanical ventilation
Differentiating the signs and symptoms of Congestive Heart Failure between right sided and left sided can be very confusing.
Left Sided CHF signs and symptoms:
fatigue
orthopnea
rales/restlesness
cyanosis/confusion
extreme weakness
dyspnea
Right Sided CHF signs and symptoms:
bloating
anorexia
cyanosis/cool legs
oliguria
nausea
edema
distended neck veins
Above illustration shows a helpful mnemonic for nurses, nursing students and other health professionals to easily differentiate the signs and symptoms between Right Sided Congestive Heart Failure and Left Sided Congestive Heart Failure.
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) hereby informs all those
who passed the May 2014 Nurse Licensure Exam in Manila and Pampanga of
the schedule of their initial registration at the PRC Registration
Division in Manila:
MANILA PASSERS
JULY 23
(Wednesday)
CHARMAINE T. ABAD
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MERYLL ROSE A. BAYUDAN
JULY 24
(Thursday)
GRACE SHIELA S. BAZAR
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LOUISE L. DACALCAP
JULY 25
(Friday)
DIANA ROSE D. DACANAY
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BIANCA MAE G. GAMILLA
JULY 29
(Tuesday)
DAISY JANE G. GAMIS
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HANAN M. MACAUMBANG
JULY 30
(Wednesday)
MIGUEL PAOLO J. MACAYA
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MELISSA JOANA C. PAGUIO
JULY 31
(Thursday)
PRINCESS JANE O. PAGUIO
-
MAY RACHEL SANSON
AUGUST 1
(Friday)
MICHELLE ANGELI SANSON
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ERIC E. ZINGAPAN
PAMPANGA PASSERS
AUGUST 4
(Monday)
EDELYN B. ACOSTA
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JESZA MARIE D. ZARATE
Registrants are advised to download the Oath Forms HERE
and to bring their duly accomplished Oath Forms during their schedule
for registration. Registrants are also advised to strictly observe the
schedule for initial registration to avoid any inconvenience.
Initial registrants are advised to observe the following steps:
Download your oath form HERE and bring the following:
1.1 Printed Oath Form. Please note that there is NO NEED to have the Oath Form notarized. 1.2 One (1) documentary stamp 1.3 One (1) passport size picture in plain background with complete name tag (for Registry of Professionals) 1.4 Current Community Tax Certificate (cedula)
Present duly accomplished or downloaded oath form at designated
counter/window (verification officer) for assessment of prescribed fees.
Proceed to the cashier window to pay the prescribed fee.
Cashiers’ windows are located at the 3rd, 4th, and 5th floors of the PRC
Annex Bldg and/or at the ground floor of the PRC Main Bldg..
After payment, proceed to the designated Registration
counter/window. The Registration Officer will print Registry Sheet with
assigned Registration / License Number to be signed and thumb marked by
the Registrant.
Upon completion of the Registry Sheet, issuance officer shall issue claim slip/stub.
Receive claim slip/stub and claim your Professional Identification Card as scheduled indicated on your claim slip/stub.
Important Notices!
In case registrant is located abroad, please find below the following requirements:
Take the professional's oath before the Philippine Consul.
Special Power of Attorney notarized by the Consul.
Copy of passport page showing personal data.
Copy of passport page showing date of entry abroad
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