Available: Ceftin 250 mg/5 mL
How many mL will the patient receive per dose?
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1. What is the difference between left- and right-sided heart failure?
2. Why are phosphodiesterase inhibitors high-alert medications?
3. Why are not all beta blockers indicated in the treatment of heart failure?
4. Are there are any laboratory values specifically related to ACE inhibitor administration that need to be monitored for safe drug administration?
5. Order: cefuroxime axetil (Ceftin) 200 mg, PO, b.i.d.
Available: Ceftin 250 mg/5 mL
How many mL will the patient receive per dose?
Question 1. Answer
Heart failure refers to the condition in which heart not able to pump enough amount of blood to meet metabolic demands of the body.
Mainly two types-right side and left sided heart failure.
Difference between right side and left sided heart failure:
(1). Left sided heart failure always caused by coronary artery disease, heart attack or prolonged hypertension,while right sided heart failure is due to advanced left sided heart failure
(2). In left sided heart failure the cannot pump enough blood to body,in right sided heart failure the right chamber lost the ability to pump.
(3).left sided heart failure causes fluid accumulation in the lungs leads to shortness of breath,while right sided heart failure causes accumulation of fluid in the abdomen legs and feet leads to swelling.
(4). Left side heart failure treated by implanting defibrillator or something called left ventricular assist device (LVAD) in the body.while right sided heart failure pulmonary vasodilator,RV ionotropic support and temporary mechanical circulatory device