TOP 200 DRUGS FOR 2009 WITH CLASSIFICATION, ROUTE, AND USE GENERIC | BRAND | CLASS | MAJOR USE | SCHEDULE | ROUTES | atorvastatin | Lipitor | HMA-CoA reductase inhibitor | hypercholesterolemia | not controlled | PO | amoxicillin | Amoxil, Trimox | Penicillin antibiotic | infection | not controlled | PO | hydrochlorothiazide | Microzide | Thiazide Diuretic | Hypertension/edema | not controlled | PO | azithromycin | Zithromax | macrolide antibiotic | infection | not controlled | PO, IV |
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to; children and adolescents with antidopaminergics, pregnancy and lactation, debilitated, emaciated, geriatric patients (must have a reduced dose), angle-closure glaucoma, prostatic hypertrophy, cardiac arrhythmias, hypertension, seizure disorders, COPD and asthma, (Woodrow, 2011). Common side effects for this drug, includes; diarrhea, headache, fever, lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, constipation, rash, blurred vision and muscle spasms, (Zofran, n.d.). Severe side effects of this drug, includes;
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is a disease that can affect the respiratory system. There are two types of bronchitis; acute which affect you for 2 to 3 days and chronic bronchitis which can affect you for 3 months and 2 years straight and that means you have been diagnosed with (COPD) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Bronchitis interferes with the respiratory system by narrowing the air passage by inflaming the air way which means a greater amount of mucus will be produced. Too much mucus built up can block the passage which
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My first job during college occurred in the first semester of my freshman year. As I was walking to class one day, I was approached by two people who asked if I had ever modeled before. Naturally, I said no. Then, they told me that they were hiring models for Abercrombie and Fitch, and that it would be a great experience. Hoping to add some new life experience, and to cover some of the financial deficits, I agreed to the opportunity. Essentially, this job was part time, and I typically worked twenty
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Pulmonary function tests Email this page to a friend Share on facebook Share on twitter Bookmark & Share Printer-friendly version Pulmonary function tests are a group of tests that measure how well the lungs take in and release air and how well they move gases such as oxygen from the atmosphere into the body's circulation. How the Test is Performed Spirometry measures airflow. By measuring how much air you exhale, and how quickly, spirometry can evaluate a broad range of lung diseases. In
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Abstract This paper will present with a patient’s case study revelations throughout her recent heath problems. It will discuss the patient’s underlying disease of diabetes mellulitiis. The six body systems affected by this disease will be discussed and the major pathophysiologic concepts within each system will be elaborated on. Our Patient’s Case Study Revelelations Our patient is a 62 year old female with cellulitis of her right lower leg. This patient has a history of smoking three
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Laboratory diagnosis of respiratory infections In our laboratory, we offer tests for the diagnosis of upper respiratory tract infections-pharyngitis, sinusitis, ocular and ear infections, and lower tract infections including pneumonia and bronchitis. Today we will focus on the diagnosis of common bacterial causes of pharyngitis and lower respiratory tract infections. Dr Miller will cover mycobacterial, fungal, and viral causes of lower respiratory tract infections with a special emphasis on
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Whey protein Whey protein is basically the protein contained in whey, the watery portion of milk generated as a result of producing cheese. Once considered a waste by-product, dairy companies now understand and recognize its benefits, resulting into its concentration and purification. Being an abundant source of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), it is used to stimulate protein synthesis. It includes these three amino acids: leucine, isoleucine, and valine. These three have been proven to be
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This essay will include an overview of my placement and the relevant client group who access the service. I will give a critical evaluation of the assessment process used within the service and discuss how risks were assessed and managed within the practice setting. I will explore the models of practice and the intervention strategy used and justify why this strategy was utilised in comparison to alternative models of intervention available. I will also identify relevant legislation and framework
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Smoking is a practice in which a substance, most commonly tobacco, is burned and the smoke is tasted or inhaled. This is primarily practised as a route of administration for recreational drug use, as combustion releases the active substances in drugs such as nicotine and makes them available for absorption through the lungs. It can also be done as a part of rituals, to induce trances and spiritual enlightenment. The most common method of smoking today is through cigarettes, primarily industrially
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