* adhesive tape * adhesive bandages in several sizes * elastic bandage * a splint * antiseptic wipes * soap * antibiotic ointment * antiseptic solution (like hydrogen peroxide) * hydrocortisone cream (1%) * acetaminophen and ibuprofen * extra prescription medications (if the family is going on vacation) * tweezers * sharp scissors * safety pins * disposable instant cold packs * calamine lotion * alcohol wipes or ethyl alcohol * thermometer
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Testing animals is not only cruel‚ torturous‚ and unfair but it also is pointless. Innocent poor animals are being captured‚ experimented on‚ and/or killed for our own selfishness. People assume that testing on animals is beneficial due to the fact that it has resulted in a few vaccines which work against certain diseases‚ and because it has been key to major medical advances but that is not always the case. Although there have been a few benefits‚ the majority of the time animal testing is ineffective
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“How does the brain naturally control pain? And how can we target these systems with treatments?” How does the brain receive pain? The brain receives pain through nociceptive stimuli which activates pain receptors on neurons called nociceptors. Nociceptors can be placed into two categories: A-delta (Aδ) fibres and C-fibres. A-delta fibres are small‚ myelinated‚ neurons that transmit signals fast and mediate sharp pain. C-fibres are smaller unmyelinated neurons that slowly transmit signals. They
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Chikungunya is a bacterial disease that is transmitted to people by mosquitoes. Outbreaks usually have occurred in countries such as Africa‚ Asia‚ Europe and areas close to the Indian and Pacific oceans. In late 2013‚ America had their first patient that had the virus chikungunya. It was found on the islands in the Caribbean’s. Travelers that travel the world are at high risk of getting this bacterial virus chikungunya. There is no vaccine or any type of medications that can prevent the bacterial
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Journal Article Critique HCA 220 Kayla Dye 3/3/2013 Wanda Carter This article explains what pains the elderly suffer from. Musculoskeletal pain in mentioned to be the most common. It mentions the causes being rheumatic pain‚ different types of arthritis‚ and non curable conditions such as tendonitis and bursitis. It states that pain management can either be treated with pharmaceuticals or non pharmaceuticals. Education of the patient of treatment is important in order to maintain good health
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Nursing Diagnosis(ND): Ineffective breathing pattern Related to (R/T): The patient has decreased lung compliance. As Evidenced By (AEB): The patient having dyspnea and abnormal ABGs Desired Patient Outcomes(Goals) Nursing Interventions Rationales Evaluation STG: Patient will: Patient will exhibit signs of effective breathing pattern before end of Nursing shift. 1. Nurse will monitor patient’s prescribed oxygen therapy. 2. Nurse will titrate oxygen to keep oxygen greater than ninety
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DOI: 07/07/1995. The patient is a 60-year-old female server who incurred a work-related injury to her right knee when she slipped on the floor. Per OMNI‚ she has bilateral knees reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD). She continues with medications and PT. She is status post right knee arthroscopy/chondroplasty lateral release. Based on medical report dated 05/07/15‚ the patient complains of‚ “my legs and arms are on fire.” Pain is located on the right knee and entire body. Pain is described as burning
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and breast milk. The plasma concentration does not correlate with brain concentration or relief of pain; however‚ codeine is not bound to plasma proteins and does not accumulate in body tissues. Treatment: A single or multiple overdose with acetaminophen and codeine is a potentially lethal polydrug overdose‚ and consultation with a regional poison control center is recommended. Signs and Symptoms: Codeine: Toxicity from codeine poisoning includes the opioid triad of: pinpoint pupils‚ depression
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Rubulavirus in the paramyxoviridae family‚ so there is no cure but our immune systems will fight it and resolve it over time usually within a 7-10 day period. Even though there is no treatment for mumps we can treat for comfort with ibuprofen and acetaminophen.
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A. I am going to talk about bronchitis. This condition is related to chapter 23‚ the respiratory system. B. Bronchitis is an illness related to the respiratory system in which our ability to breath gets affected because of an inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes. Two different stages of the disease can be presented; the acute‚ which is a short-term chest cold‚ or the chronic‚ in which the inflammation persist and remains as a daily chough becoming a more serious condition that
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