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161. 6 Tk1 T1-Talking With Residents Final (pdf file)
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     October 01, 2016 - • Antibiotics do not help when there are no UTI symptoms. … • If you do not have any symptoms, but your urine sample shows some bacteria, it may be better to … Watchful waiting also means that if any symptoms of infection develop, antibiotic treatment can still … • The most common symptoms of a respiratory infection needing an antibiotic are a fever with a bad … • If you are only experiencing a cough, but you do not have a fever or any other symptoms, it is

162. 4 Things You Should Know about Urine Cultures (pdf file)
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     March 01, 2017 - People can have bacteria in the urine that do not cause symptoms or harm; asymptomatic bacteriuria … Urine culturing can actually harm residents who have no CAUTI symptoms. 4. … Urine cultures should only be ordered if one or more CAUTI symptoms are present. … CAUTI signs and symptoms are the following: ■ Fever (even if the resident has another possible cause

163. Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria and Urinary Tract Infections – Facilitator Guide (doc file)
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     September 01, 2022 - of symptoms of a UTI. … Common symptoms of cystitis are dysuria, frequency, urgency, and suprapubic pain. … Common symptoms of pyelonephritis are fever and flank pain, in addition to the symptoms of cystitis. … Urine cultures should only be obtained from patients with symptoms of a UTI. … In a study in which 72 elderly residents without traditional UTI symptoms were questioned about symptoms

164. Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria and Urinary Tract Infections – Facilitator Guide (doc file)
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     September 01, 2022 - of symptoms of a UTI. … Common symptoms of cystitis are dysuria, frequency, urgency, and suprapubic pain. … Common symptoms of pyelonephritis are fever and flank pain, in addition to the symptoms of cystitis. … Urine cultures should only be obtained from patients with symptoms of a UTI. … In a study in which 72 elderly residents without traditional UTI symptoms were questioned about symptoms

165. Screening for Thyroid Disease: Systematic Evidence Review (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2004 - The symptoms associated with thyroid dysfunction are shown in Table 1.5, 6 When many of these symptoms … thyroid function test than those who have no symptoms. … Symptoms and cardiac effects. … no change in symptoms. … Symptoms and Signs of Thyroid Dysfunction Hypothyroidism Hyperthyroidism Symptoms Coarse, dry skin

166. 4 Tk3 T1-Sample Policy Final (doc file)
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     October 01, 2016 - Urine cultures should not be used to identify UTIs in the absence of symptoms. 1. … Request notification if symptoms worsen or if unresolved in ______ hours. … Deeper infections such as bursitis may present with similar signs/symptoms. 1. … vital signs, including temp, every ______ hours for ______ hours; and/or Notify Physician/NP/PA if symptoms … Notify Physician/NP/PA if symptoms worsen or if unresolved in ______ hours.

167. First-Generation Versus Second-Generation Antipsychotics in Adults: Comparative Effectiveness | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     August 14, 2012 - with schizophrenia, schizophrenia-related psychoses, or bipolar disorder, with a focus on core illness symptoms … Core illness symptoms (global ratings and total scores) For schizophrenia, clozapine was more efficacious … The most frequently reported adverse events with significant differences were extrapyramidal symptoms … ; in most cases, the SGA had fewer extrapyramidal symptoms than haloperidol.

168. Enzyme Replacement Therapy for Lysosomal Storage Disorders | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     October 05, 2011 - The clinical symptoms of MPS II are highly variable, differing among patients in which symptoms develop … develop, age of onset of symptoms, and severity of symptoms. … and severity of symptoms that vary widely among pts. … The onset of symptoms is variable, from early childhood to late adulthood. … Severity of symptoms vary markedly among pts.

169. Mental Health Problems in Foster Care Children | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     March 01, 2017 - If you can keep a record of the symptoms, it may include: A list of the symptoms, when each symptom … started, how often the symptoms happen, and when they flare up or get worse Any traumatic events that … happened right before the symptoms started or got worse If Your Doctor Wants To Treat Your Foster … What will we do if my child’s symptoms do not get better or if they get worse? … At each visit, the doctor may: Review your child's symptoms Check to see how well the treatment is

170. Screening for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (pdf file)
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     April 01, 2016 - It found that screening for COPD in people without symptoms does not result in improved health outcomes … This final recommendation statement applies to adults who have no symptoms of COPD. … asymptomatic Having no symptoms of COPD. Should You be Screened for COPD? … The Task Force does not recommend that people without symptoms be screened for COPD. … The recommendations apply to people with no signs or symptoms of the disease.

171. Interventions Addressing Children Exposed to Trauma: Part 2 – Trauma Other Than Child Maltreatment and Family Violence | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     March 26, 2012 - focus solely on the treatment of traumatic stress symptoms. … intended to prevent the onset of traumatic stress symptoms or PTSD. … , a reduction of symptoms, and improved functioning. … or PTSD-associated symptoms. … from trauma other than maltreatment and who are experiencing traumatic stress symptoms?

172. Treatments for Schizophrenia in Adults: A Systematic (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2017 - remediation (core illness symptoms), family interventions (core illness symptoms, function, relapse) … , illness self-management (core illness symptoms), psychoeducation (core illness symptoms, function, … symptoms, employment). … Family interventions improved core illness symptoms, including negative symptoms. … , and negative symptoms.

173. Applying Human Factors to Make it Easier for Clinicians to Do Their Jobs | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     August 01, 2022 - The potential for a CVD diagnostic error can begin as soon as women describe their symptoms, according … Some updated materials may include symptoms more commonly described by women, such as pain in the neck … But even an expanded list of symptoms can create a certain level of ambiguity, Dr. Miller notes. … For example, one professional group recently labeled symptoms more commonly affecting women as “atypical … “No, those symptoms are not atypical, they are just how women present symptoms.”

174. Applying Human Factors to Make it Easier for Clinicians to Do Their Jobs | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     August 01, 2022 - The potential for a CVD diagnostic error can begin as soon as women describe their symptoms, according … Some updated materials may include symptoms more commonly described by women, such as pain in the neck … But even an expanded list of symptoms can create a certain level of ambiguity, Dr. Miller notes. … For example, one professional group recently labeled symptoms more commonly affecting women as “atypical … “No, those symptoms are not atypical, they are just how women present symptoms.”

175. 4. Pre-Visit Questionnaire | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     October 01, 2014 - Recognizing Stroke & TIA Symptoms 34. …        Poor Please circle yes (Y) or no (N) to the following questions about your current abilities, symptoms … and concerns General Y/N (circle one) Abilities, symptoms and concerns Y  N  I am unable to … Yes/No Y/N (circle one) Abilities, symptoms and concerns Y  N  I am thirsty and drink a lot … have numbness, tingling or pain in my feet and legs Cardiovascular Y/N (circle one) Abilities, symptoms

176. 24. Hypoglycemia | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     October 01, 2014 - Recognizing Stroke & TIA Symptoms 34. … You should treat hypoglycemia as soon as you notice the symptoms. … What are the Symptoms of Hypoglycemia? Symptoms of hypoglycemia include: Shakiness. Confusion. … If you think you are having symptoms of a low blood sugar, you should test your blood sugar level. … If you cannot test your sugar level, it is better to treat your symptoms than to wait.

177. NICU Family Information Packet, Appendix B, Gastroesophageal Reflux (pdf file)
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     December 13, 2013 - Symptoms Of Pathologic GER ■ Failure to thrive due to malnourishment. … ■ Uncommon symptoms: intermittent stridor, hoarse voice, acute episodes of spasmodic croup, bronchospasm … ■ Therapies may improve symptoms, but generally reflux is not entirely eliminated.

178. Summary of USPSTF Final Recommendation: Primary Care Interventions to Prevent Child Maltreatment (pdf file)
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     March 01, 2024 - I Statement For children and adolescents younger than 18 years without signs and symptoms of or known … This recommendation applies to children and adolescents younger than 18 years who do not have signs or symptoms … • This recommendation does not apply to children or adolescents with signs or symptoms of maltreatment … Children with signs or symptoms suggestive of maltreatment should be assessed and reported according … and when to provide interventions to help prevent child maltreatment in children without signs or symptoms

179. Symptom Monitoring and Reporting System for Pediatric Chronic Illness (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2012 - – February 2014 AHRQ Funding Amount: $297,787 Summary: Children experience distressing physical symptoms … Efforts to manage cancer-related symptoms in children have not kept pace with advances in cancer treatments … Factors contributing to poor symptom management include delay in reporting symptoms to clinicians, limited … health information technology (IT) to alert patients’ parents and providers to significant changes in symptoms … SyMon-SAYS is a patient and parent-oriented system intended to provide a mechanism for reporting symptoms

180. Layout 1 (pdf file)
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     September 01, 2011 - GERD (such as proton pump inhibitors) are overprescribed.2 A number of patients have frequent severe symptoms … individuals with chronic GERD, most authorities consider the goals of therapy to be an improvement in symptoms … Among patients treated medically, several approaches are used, depending in part on the severity of symptoms … Three of five studies found significant improvement in GERD symptoms at a mean followup of 5 years. … nonresponders (participants whose symptoms are not reflux triggered).