Running head: METHADONE AND DEPENDENCY The Effects of Methadone Treatment on Opiate and Heroin Dependency Since the early times, opiates, heroin, and other drugs have been used in providing analgesia as well as substitutes to reach a place of euphoria. Originally, as Yurgelum-Todd et al (2009) has noted, derived from the opium poppy, heroin has been used as an alternative to morphine in dealing with addiction (Yurgelum-Todd, p. 175, 2009). Unfortunately, over
Words: 2764 - Pages: 12
Critical Pathway: Case Study of Chronic Renal Failure Advanced Pathophysiology NURS 5104 October 4, 2013 Critical Pathway: Case Study of Chronic Renal Failure I. Introduction Mr. P. J., a 38-year-old African American male, presented to the Emergency Department by the rescue squad team, with a six day old complaint of increased swelling of the bilateral lower extremities, unusual weight gain, and a feeling of ‘I can not breathe’ per patient. Patient was sent as a direct admit to the
Words: 7925 - Pages: 32
levels or lab tests to treatment based on risk level and intensity of statin therapy. They identified 4 groups that would likely benefit from statin therapy: * History of arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) * LDL- cholesterol >190 mg/dl * Between 40-75 years of age with history of diabetes * Between 40-75 year of age and a 10-year ASVD Risk > 7.5% A second key difference is lack of LDL goals in order to monitor the effectiveness of cholesterol lowering medications. There
Words: 841 - Pages: 4
PHYSIOLOGICAL STUDIES OF THE FRUITS OF THE PINEAPPLE [ANANAS COMOSUS (L.) MERR.] WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO PHYSIOLOGICAL BREAKDOWN ERSTON V. MILLER Received July 17, 1950 Introduction Physiological breakdown of the fruits of the pineapple [Ananas comosus (L.) Merr.] is characterized by a darkening of the flesh of the fruitlets, beginning near their attachment to the core in a region an inch or two above the base of the fruit. The-disorder progresses upward and outward, subsequently
Words: 4565 - Pages: 19
as an initial broad medical screening tool for abnormalities in lipids, such as cholesterol and triglycerides. Total Cholesterol (TC) Directly linked to risk of heart and blood vessel disease. Goal values: * 75-169 mg/dL for those age 20 and younger * 100-199 mg/dL for those over age 21 Preparation: This test may be measured any time of the day without fasting. However, if the test is drawn as part of a total lipid profile, it requires a 12-hour fast (no food or drink, except water)
Words: 1578 - Pages: 7
of magnesium and ten to fifteen mL of hydrochloric acid. Hydrogen gas (H2) is expected to be produced through a single displacement reaction, shown in the chemical formula below, using magnesium (the limiting reagent) and aqueous hydrochloric acid: Mg (s) + 2HCl (aq) → MgCl2 (aq) + H2 (g) A graduated cylinder containing water, hydrochloric acid, and a piece of magnesium ribbon held into place by copper wire is to be inverted and placed into a beaker of water. As the acid is denser than water
Words: 1678 - Pages: 7
St Joseph’s high school Biology project Topic:- Submitted to:MRS. CHITRA SINGH Submitted by:MS. SURBHI PANDEY Class: 12 – B Roll No:36 Certificate This is to certify that the project on “Study of MALARIA” has been sincerely and satisfactorily completed by “Ms. Surbhi Pandey” of std “12-B” , in the academic 2015-2016 and submitted to AISSCE practical examination conducted at St. Josephs high school , under the guidance of “ Mrs. Chitra Singh” Subject Teacher’s Principal’s {Sign}
Words: 1590 - Pages: 7
light exertion and develops some diaphoresis, as well. He denies resting symptoms and has no orthopnea, PND, or lower extremity edema. Of note, his LDL was most recently checked in 10/2016, per my chart review, and it was 116 while on atorvastatin 40 mg daily.
Words: 520 - Pages: 3
-- -- -- 0.02 Mix well and incubate at 37oC for 5 min. or at R.T. (25oC) for 15 min. Measure the absorbance of the standard (Abs.S), and Test Sample (Abs.T) against the Blank, within 30 min. Calculations Uric Acid in mg/dl = Abs.T X 8 Abs.S 2. MICROALBUMINURIA Albumin refers generally to any protein that is water soluble, which is moderately soluble in concentrated salt solutions, and experiences heat
Words: 1917 - Pages: 8
Product one: Carbohydrates amount is 13% The total kcal is 51 It contains caffeine and also taurine Since it is more than 8% of carbohydrates then it is classified as an energy drink since it also contains 24 mg of caffeine and 300 mg/L of taurine Product two: The carbohydrate content here is 88% Total calories of 374 Adding to that it also has sugars. Since it is a powder and the amounts of carbohydrates and sugars increase so it is classified as an energy drink Product three:
Words: 331 - Pages: 2
