Monthly Archives: November 2013
I showed up to a facility mid afternoon and just caught the charge nurse as she was heading out early for the day. She asked me to take a look at this specific resident as she felt that her condition was declining and they were wondering if she still needed some of her medications. This […]
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Last night of Narcweek! Hope you all enjoyed it! Methadone is a drug you may see once in a while for treatment of pain. There are definitely some prescribers that are more comfortable using this drug than others. It is an opioid similar to fentanyl, morphine, oxycodone, etc… It does have a little bit of […]
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Another opioid (or is it an opioid?) is Ultram (tramadol). This medication is frequently used for various types of pain and may or may not be a controlled substance based upon your location. It definitely has opioid activity so common side effects are the usual constipation, sedation etc. as other opioids. One of the unique […]
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We’re are going to continue on the theme of opioids because this is Narcweek, it’s what we do. I do have more info/stories on Fentanyl, but I think they’re going to have to wait for another time…I wouldn’t want to wear you guys out on one drug when there are so many to cover. I […]
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I just wanted to cover a question that I get asked from time to time. My real world thoughts on vaccines: It certainly is a controversial topic and people have seriously strong opinions about this issue, so I approach it with that in mind. I personally see the impact of influenza outbreaks in nursing homes…it […]
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