Biology 3201 STSE Drugs and Homeostasis  Submitted To: Mr. King Submitted By: Chelsea Hamen Date Due: October 28th Understanding Concepts: 1.) Clinical Depression - is the most frequently encountered mental illness. Clinical depression is now considered a physical condition in which there is a fault in the brain chemistry. It may afflict up to 5% or more of the population. Symptoms of depression include a distinct change in mood accompanied with an extreme feeling of hopelessness. Other symptoms
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Since the establishment of the laws concerning the illegal drug trade‚ the entities involved at the Federal level have been involved in a multi-national effort to curb the importation‚ as well as exportation of illegal drugs. Enforcement actions have caused alarm at many levels‚ because of the number of policy driven incarcerations (mandatory sentences)‚ even for those who are involved in mere possession of limited amounts. Critics have long been heard calling for an end to criminalization of use
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Hallux Valgus (Bunion) The underlying cause is a deformity of the joint at the base of the big toe. The deformity is called hallux valgus. In this deformity the joint develops a prominent sideways angle. Due to this deformity the bones of the big toe are pushed towards the smaller toes. What symptoms and problems are caused by bunions? Pain. You may then have difficulty walking due to pain. Inflammation and swelling at the base of the toe. This sometimes becomes infected. The foot may become
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use as wound disinfectant‚ wash affected areas 2 to 3 times a day. • For toothaches‚ chew the leaves in your mouth. Oregano Scientific name: Origanum vulgare Benefits: • Good for cough relief • Helps prevent degenerative arthritis • Has Anti-aging properties • Help relieve osteoarthritis • Healing wounds‚ insect bites & stings • Ease asthma attacks • Relieves upset stomach • Treatment of urinary tract problems Preparation of Oregano Leaves: • Boil one cup of fresh leaves in 3
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AcidDosage: 500 mg cap q 6 | Analmin | AnalgesicNon-SteroidalAnti-inflammatory | Mefenamic Acid has analgesic‚ anti-inflammatory and anti-pyretic properties. It is derivative of N-phenyl anthranili acid. Mefenamic acid shows central as well as peripheral analgesia. It is an inhibitor of cyclo-oxygenase. It also antagonizes certain effects of prostaglandins | -patients hypersensitive to the drug-patients withactive ulceration or chronic inflammation of either upper and lower gastrointestinal tract in
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How accurate is the portrayal of drugs in this movie? Let us be honest‚ the main protagonist is not Rooney Mara as Emily Taylor or Jude Law as Dr. Jonathan Banks. It’s pharmaceutical drugs. They are constantly affecting directly and indirectly the lives of every character in the movie. If we take this into consideration an important question arises. Are drugs portrayed accurately in this film? Could medication be dangerous? Something in the movie that I found really interesting
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quiet/dark room‚ caffeine‚ ice packs • Teach to avoid migraine triggers‚ encourage preventative therapy (yoga‚ meditation‚ acupuncture) • Seizures: • Primary: etiology unidentifiable • Treatment: antiepileptics drugs‚ many interactions. Recent dx of seizures usually will require more than one drug for treatment. Watch labs for therapeutic ranges of AEDs • Warn newly diagnosed patients to never stop taking meds. • Secondary: Caused by something (tumor‚ trauma‚ f/e
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triptans work better than others but all provide the same outcome. There are limitations to the use of triptans. Although they are considered safe for most patients with migraine‚ there are some groups of individuals who should not take this class of drug. These
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DRUG STUDY DRUG ACTION INDICATION / CONTRAINDICATION NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES Generic Name: Cephalexin Classification: Cephalosporin Dosage: 500 mg capsule Frequency: TID Route: PO Mechanism of Action: They stop or slow the growth of bacterial cells by preventing bacteria from forming the cell wall that surrounds each cell. The cell wall protects bacteria from the external environment and keeps the contents of the cell together. Adverse Reactions: diarrhea‚ nausea‚ sore
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Anti-Gun Control The United States has a law called The Bill of Rights‚ and in these rights one of them states the following; “A well-regulated militia‚ being necessary to the security of a free state‚ the right of the people to keep and bear arms‚ shall not be infringed.” They label it as the Right to Bear Arms. The American dream means different things to different people. To many people‚ freedom is possession and owing a gun of any kind. Gun Control is strict enough with the requirements
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