Primary care - Healthy & Unhealthy Communities Flashcards
2 main causes for crushed vertebrae
Osteoporotic crush fracture
Metastatic disease
How do most people find out they have a crushed vertebra
Usually picked up during a chest X-ray
Most people do not feel any pain at all
Drugs given to treat osteoporosis
Alendronic acid (weekly) AdCal
Treatment for thrush
Clotrimazole
Miconazole
Fluconazole
Cause of thrush
Candida (fungus)
Drugs given for nausea
Steroids
Anti-emetic - ondansetron, cyclizine
Drugs for dyspepsia
H2 receptor antagonist - ranitidine, cimetidine, famotidine
Conservative treatment for prolapsed disc
Analgesia
Exercise
NSAIDs
Structure of the NHS
Primary care -GP, dentist, pharmacist Secondary hosp care Tertiary hosp care Mental health trusts Community health care Ambulance service Working alongside social, voluntary and private service
Annual budget for NHS
£150 billion
How many people does the NHS employ
1.4 million
Most absence is for…
Genuine reasons and is likely to end within 7 days
Most common reasons for short-term absence
Minor illness Stress MSK disorders Recurring medical condn's Back pain
Most long-term absence is caused by
Acute medical condns MSK injuries Stress Mental ill health Back pain
Main reasons for sickness absence due to mental health and stress incl concerns about
Workload demands
Job security
Work relationships
Work-life balance
