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Dec 05

Haldol Nursing Considerations, Side Effects, and Mechanism of Action Pharmacology for Nurses

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Haloperidol

Generic Name: haloperidol

Trade Name: Haldol

Indication: Schizophrenia, mania, aggressive and agitated patient

Action: Alters the effect of dopamine

Therapeutic Class: Antipsychotic

Pharmacologic Class: butyrophenones

Nursing Considerations
 extrapyramidal symptoms, tardive dyskinesia
 use caution in QT prolongation
 may cause seizures, constipation, dry mouth, agranulosytosis
 assess for hallucinations
 monitor hemodynamics
 monitor for neuroleptic malignant syndrome (fever, muscular rigidity, altered mental status, and autonomic dysfunction)
 monitor CBC with differential

Sep 04

Considerations on Achieving Type 2 Diabetes Remission

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Remission in type 2 diabetes is a relatively new concept that has gained exposure and traction in recent years, particularly with the advent of bariatric surgery. Now, there is emerging evidence that individuals may achieve type 2 diabetes remission without the aid of weight loss surgery.

David Rometo, MD, of the Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology at UPMC, discusses the concept of diabetes remission, and how early insulin, lifestyle modifications, and other considerations can be beneficial in helping patients achieve this goal.
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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus During Childhood

Sheela Magge, director of the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, talks about type 2 diabetes mellitus during childhood.

Learn more at https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/johns-hopkins-childrens-center/what-we-treat/specialties/endocrinology/
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