Introduction to Clinical Practice 543-104 Medication Sheet |Medication |furosemide | |Trade and generic |Lasix | |Dose Frequency |Oral solution, tablets | |& Safe Dose Range |Adults
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DIET & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ANALYSIS PROJECT University of Maryland University College (UMUC) NUTR 100 Abstract In the following paper I conducted a seven day dietary and physical activity analysis that began on February 3rd till February 9th. The project required to input what I ate into a Supertracker that produced results of my nutrients and food group intake. You will see the outcomes of what I was getting too little of or too much of. Also during this week I monitored how much physical
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Pamela Lasley SIM Lab CVA 1. TIA- Temporary reduction of or cessation of cerebral blood flow in a specific neurovascular distribution as a result or partial or total occlusion Thrombotic- Develops when an obstruction forms in the blood vessels of the brain. The atherosclerotic process, which often affects the large cerebral arteries produces most of the thrombotic strokes. Embolic- The clot or plaque fragment travels through an outside area outside the brain, until it lodges in the cerebral
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In American culture, although our obesity rates are steadily growing, the pressure to attain never-ending hallmarks of beauty is as evident as ever. This, and other factors such as genetics and family influence can result in the display of an eating disorder if a person finds that they are extremely dissatisfied with their body. This person is not typically a “fad-dieter”, but one that has a chronic history of restrictive eating, so much so that it results in a dangerously low body weight.
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Nursing Responsiblities Allopurinol Aloprim, ApoAllopurinol + Zyloprim Hyperuricemia and gout preparations Reduces uric acid production by inhibiting xanthine oxidase >Gout or hyperurocemia >Hyperuricemia caused by malignancies >To prevent acute gout attacks >To prevent uric acid nephropathy during cancer chemotherapy >Recurrent calcium oxalate calculi >in patients hypersensitive to drugs and in there with idiopathic hemochromatosis CNS: fever, drowsiness, headache, parenthesis, peripheral
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from the liver to the small intestine. Gallstones are usually discovered during tests for other health issues. Gallstones attacks are very similar to those of heart attacks, appendicitis, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, hiatel hernia, pancreatitis, or hepatitis. This is why an accurate diagnosis is very important, and if the physician suspects that the cause of the patient’s complaints to be gallstones they are most likely to order an ultrasound examination. The physician may also order
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BSBMED301B: Assignment 1 What you have to do Using the learning resource provided answer the following questions: Question 1 Using your knowledge of word components, give the correct medical term for each of the definitions below. Definition Medical Term 1. rectal hernia Rectocele 2. excision of the stomach Gastrectomy 3. inflammation of the kidney Nephritis 4. enlargement of the liver Hepatomegaly 5. incision to remove a stone Lithotomy 6. fixation of the intestine Enteropexy
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Alcohol consumption may lead to harm from both chronic intake and acute intake. More specifically, alcohol consumption is linked to hydration, nausea and hangover in the short-term. In the long-term, alcohol consumption is linked to liver cirrhosis and liver cancer, pancreatitis, coronary heart disease, high blood pressure and stroke, breast cancer as well as bowel cancer and irritable bowel syndrome. British Liver Trust
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GI and Diabetes Exam Study Guide Tube Feeding – (enteral nutrition) refers to the administration of a nutritional balanced liquefied food or formula through a tube inserted into the stomach, duodenum, jejunum. It is used to provide nutrients via the GI tract either alone or as a supplement to oral or parenteral nutrition. - Nasogastric (NG) Tube – is most commonly used for short-term feeding problems. Other means of feeding are; esophagostomy, gastrostomy or jejunostomy. Transpyloric tube placement
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There is an estimated 1.5 million Americans that have and live with Lupus and more than 16,000 new cases are reported across the country each year (LUPUS Foundation of America; 2011). Lupus is an autoimmune disease that is chronic and can cause damage to any part of the body. The body’s immune system produces proteins referred to as antibodies. These antibodies help to provide protection for the body from invaders. Our immune system cannot tell the difference between these foreign invaders and our
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