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Managing the Flow: Treatment Options for Overactive Bladder
By Gina D. Moore, PharmD, MBANon neurogenic overactive bladder (OAB) is characterized by the presence of urinary urgency, which is usually accompanied by urinary frequency and nocturia, with or without urinary incontinence, in the absence of infection or other pathology
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Cardiovascular Alert for Azithromycin
A recent safety alert was issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding azithromycin and the risk of potentially fatal heart rhythms (FDA, 2013). This drug safety communication resulted from a May 2012 New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) article entitled “Azithromycin and the Risk of Cardiovascular Death" (Ray et al., 2012).
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Neuro Assessment Made Easy
A focused neurological assessment of your patient can make a difference between life and death, permanent disability or complete recovery. It is a key standard of care for all patients. Yet many nurses fear the neuro exam unnecessarily.
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Handling a Silent Killer: Hypertension Management
In the United States, hypertension is a considerable public health threat. It has long been called the “silent killer” -- and for good reason: Hypertension affects more than 65 million Americans, and up to 30% of those who have the disease are unaware that they do.
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Best Practices in Assessing Pain
Nurses recognize their critical ethical and professional responsibilities to assess pain accurately and manage pain effectively. Nurses consistently advocate for optimal pain management for their patients.
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