tPA agent is alteplase. It has been approved by FDA for its efficacy in treating ischemic stroke. o Antiplatelets Agents: The most authentic drug for the treatment of ischemic stroke is aspirin. Within 24 to 48 hours of stroke aspirin therapy should begin. Ticlopidine is known to produce aspirin- like effects. o Oral warfarin and infusions of heparin can also be given. o Osmotic agents such as intravenous mannitol 20% and potent sterods like dexamethasone 4 mg intravenous
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Abstract: For the first part of this lab we refluxed different Carboxylic acids and alcohols in the presence of a acid catalyst in order to form Esters by Fischer Esterification. These Esters had different pleasant smells that we then evaluated. In the second part of the experiment‚ we broke the ester bonds of a triglyceride in order to form glycerol and carboxylate salts. This process is known as Saponification because it produces amphiphilic molecules that allow soap to remove dirt from the surface
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GENERAL OBJECTIVE: On completion of the seminar students will acquire in depth knowledge regarding gastroesophageal reflux disease‚ gain skills in identifying & managing the conditions and develop a positive attitude about nurse ’s role. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: On completion of seminar students will be able to * Define gastro oesophageal reflux disease * Enlist the risk factors for GERD * Explain the pathophysiology of GERD * List down clinical manifestations GERD * Describe
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Otitis is a general term for inflammation or infection of the ear‚ in both humans and other animals. It is subdivided into the following: Otitis externa‚ external otitis‚ or "swimmer’s ear" involves the outer ear and ear canal. In external otitis‚ the ear hurts when touched or pulled. Otitis media or middle ear infection involves the middle ear. In otitis media‚ the ear is infected or clogged with fluid behind the ear drum‚ in the normally air-filled middle-ear space. This very common childhood
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When focusing explicitly on the topic of a woman’s seemingly ever-evolving status‚ one would constantly perceive it to be a working progress of the woman and the rise of her independence. So‚ why when analysing both‚ ‘The Wife of Bath’ and ‘Death of a Salesman’ do these roles of the most prominent women seem to be in reverse? The history of a woman’s autonomy branches outwards from the past‚ therefore enforcing the idea of a woman‚ living in an earlier period‚ to exist under high demands
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Variables that may increase white blood cell count include: Physical activity and stress‚ final months of pregnancy and/or labor and patients who have had a splenectomy. Drugs that may increase white blood cell count include: adrenaline‚ allopurinol‚ aspirin‚ chloroform‚ epinephrine‚ heparin‚ quinine‚ steroids‚ and triamterene. Inversely drugs that may cause decreased WBC
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treatment of pain‚ note aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug allergy. Indomethacin(Indocin); can produce neuro toxicity * Side Effect: CNS symptoms in elderly clients with pre-existing CNS disorders‚ nausea‚ vomiting‚ abdominal pain. * Nursing Implications: Monitor for GI irritation‚ DO NOT CRUSH the sustained release form‚ use smallest effective dose. Sulindac (Clinoril): * Side Effects: GI pain * Nursing Implications: Note aspirin or NSAID allergy; monitor
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Clot busting therapy must start within three hours (4). Aspirin is the best-proven treatment immediately following a stroke to reduce the chance of having another stroke (4). Warfin‚ Coumadin and heparin may be given‚ but they are not used as commonly as aspirin. An injection of tissue plasminogon activator (clot buster) has shown some recovery benefit to patients but cannot be used with patients who are having
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Rheumatic Fever |Pathology & Etiology: | | | |Rheumatic fever is an acute inflammatory disease of the heart potentially involving all layers of the heart. Resulting from scaring and deformity
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contractures‚ building muscle tone with ROM activities‚ controlling emotions‚ increasing field of vision. Teach pt s/sx of TIA and stroke (FAST) and the need to notify HCP immediately. MANAGEMENT Antiplatelet drugs to reduce risk of future stroke (Aspirin‚ ticlopidine (Ticlid) and clopidogrel (Plavix)) Thrombolytics such as tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA‚ alteplase [Activse]) and Heparin‚ Coumadin Decadron (dexamethasone) can be given to reduce ICP. Stool softeners‚ bisacodyl‚ laxatives. Bed
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