Drug Study Atorvastatin(lipitor) fourty mg one tablet once a day at HS eight pm DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Atorvastatin is an oral drug that lowers the level of cholesterol in the blood. It belongs to a class of drugs referred to as statins, which includes lovastatin (Mevacor), simvastatin, (Zocor), fluvastatin (Lescol), and pravastatin (Pravachol) and rosuvastatin (Crestor). All statins, including atorvastatin, prevent the production of cholesterol in the liver by blocking HMG-CoA reductase
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to 435,436 in 2006, compared to 414,593 in 2005—the largest increase in a single year since 1989–1990. Causes for this increase are not yet known, but bear concern due to the potential increase in the socioeconomic burden of teen pregnancy and childbearing” (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, n.d.).
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Cameron Wilbert GLG 171 4/24/13 Prof Gutierrez Mercury is a toxic element that pollutes our lakes and streams in the United States and around the world. Some might ask what mercury is. It is a silvery colored element that is naturally found in air, water, soil and even rocks. It is a dense liquid of the heavy metals category of elements. It can be commonly found in thermometers, batteries, light switches and fluorescent light bulbs. Mercury pollution comes from coal burning power plants. When
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NUR209 Module 6 Identify two (2) variables needed to promote the accuracy of pulse oximetry results in the newborn. Discuss why these variables are important to address. One of the variables needed to promote the accuracy of pulse oximetry results would be the flexibility of the fit. A flexible fit for all finger sizes from adults to pediatrics. Also to be accurate with low circulation or dark skin tones. A good to low perfusion. Another variable needed is a pulse oximetry that is easy to clean
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Same Planet-different worlds Growing up partly in Nigeria and in the United States gave me an insight into how different and sometimes similar cultures and values are. I was fourteen years old when my family relocated from Nigeria to the U.S, but at that age I was already groomed by my parents and society to act and think a certain way. This was a mindset that was ingrained in me right from a tender age. There was one acceptable way to act in public and quite a different one with family and friends
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several sites lupus erythematosus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the human body. Saying chronic simply means the symptoms may last longer than six weeks and often many times for years. Lupus is normally found in women of childbearing ages 15-44. There is not yet a cure for the disease. In this essay I will further discuss the diagnosis of lupus and its four branches. I will also be discussing the many symptoms of lupus and the treatments that are used to contain the disease
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Since she is born into a long line of male chiefs, the death of her twin brother and mother makes her birth exceptional. The birth of a new leader is shown when a Maori woman is smoking and Paikea gets upset and says, “We’ve got to protect our childbearing properties.” The protective instinct and sense of responsibility for others are leadership qualities that she possesses. The call of adventure for Paikea occurs when the whale calls her to return home. She then makes her own choice to go back home
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1995-2000): 25 Government has expressed particular concern about: Morbidity and mortality resulting from induced abortion Yes Complications of childbearing and childbirth Yes Maternal mortality ratio (per 100,000 live births, 1990): National 80 South-eastern Asia 440 Female life expectancy at birth (1995-2000): 74.3 Under the former language of section 312 of the Penal Code
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Tuberculosis Shequita Kelly HCS/245 10/20/2014 Michelle Clemmons Introduction Tuberculosis, commonly known as TB, is a bacterial infection that can spread through the lymph nodes and bloodstream to any organ in your body. It is most often found in the lungs. Most people who are exposed to TB never develop symptoms because the bacteria can live in an inactive form in the body. With that said, tuberculosis, a disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis, has been around for thousands
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slaves because they could have fewer workers that way and get more work done. He goes on to say “The statistics on slave prices show that healthy young adult men in the prime of their working lives had the highest price followed by females in the childbearing years. Young adult males had more value as they were stronger, could work harder in the fields, and could be expected to work at such a level for more years. Young adult women had value over and above their ability to work in the fields; they were
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