Psychogenic Fugue Definition Psychogenic fugue is a psychological condition in which a person loses their memory and become confused about who they are. Individuals that suffer from this disorder do not have any recollection of memories past and may create new identities entirely. Persons with this disorder show no outward symptoms of this disease other than having no memory of who they are‚ where they work‚ or where they live. Causes Severe stress Traumatic life events Substance abuse Risk Factors
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Alcohol Abuse By: Rian Geraldine S. Alberto Alcohol • • • • Alcohol is a drink containing ethanol It is a lipid that is highly water soluble A psychoactive drug that has a depressant effect. Distribution: Ethanol is distributed equally in all body tissue according to water content. • Metabolism: A healthy body can metabolize 15ml of alcohol/hour • Alcohol is metabolized by the liver but 10% is excreted unchanged in the breath‚ sweat and the urine Metabolism of alcohol Alcohol Aldehyde
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treatment of seizures. Famotidine 20mg BID for a peptic ulcer. Tegretol 200mg BID for treatment of seizures. Vidodin‚ 2 – 3 q4-6hr PRN for pain relief. PA ordered establishment of IV with a saline lock‚ O2 at 4 lpm by NC and 3-lead monitoring. Ativan 0.5ml given IVP to relieve seizure. EMS PLAN OF ACTION Protect the patient from harm and do nothing
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benzodiazepine sin 1955 initially‚ cholrdiazepoxide (Librium) and approximately 30 other benzodiazepines have been introduced clinically Ascited by (Tan‚ Rudolph& Lüscher‚ 2011) alprozalam (Xanax)‚clonazepam (klonopin)‚diazepam(Valium) and lorazepam( Ativan) are four‚ benzodiazepines are listed in 200 of the most prescribed drugs in the USA. Benzodiazepines are categorized according to their pharmacokinetic characteristic. Which are long acting‚ intermediate and short. Prescriptions are ordered based
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Passive-Aggressive Disorder Passive-aggressive personality disorder is a psychological condition in which a person may seem willing to carry out a request‚ but actually reacts negatively and resists passively. The client who is passive aggressive is often cynical‚ feels under-appreciated‚ and may be resentful of the demands of others. Causes The exact cause of passive aggressive behavior is unknown. However‚ the following factors are thought to play a role: Genetics Environmental Factors Risk Factors
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been $20 million worth of Wellbutrin XL pills on the truck‚ it would have been full or nearly full. In addition‚ Biovail Corporation also has expired of Legacy product patents. The Legacy product portfolio included the well-known brands Cardizem CD‚ Ativan‚ Vasotec‚ Vaseretic and Isordil. These products were not actively promoted by Biovail and represented non-core assets for which patent protection had expired. However‚ sales of Cardizem CD have represented 40% of product sales at Biovail. Biovail
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Millions of people experience the feeling of anxiety when they are put in uncomfortable situations or fearful of a future event‚ but some experience these feelings when there is nothing to worry about. These people may be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders are mental illnesses that are can cause feelings of anxiety‚ nervousness‚ and panic more often than usual (Barrios). There are many different types of these disorders‚ including general anxiety disorder (GAD)‚ agoraphobia‚ and
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Hypochondriasis (Illness Anxiety Disorder) Definition Also known as hypochondria‚ hypochondriasis is a disorder that leads an individual to believe they are very ill when nothing is wrong. Even when medical exams show no serious illness is present‚ the individual still continues to believe they have a life threatening illness. Causes • Bellieved to be caused by deficient neurotransmitters and decreased tolerance for physical pain Risk factors • Extreme stress • Severe symptom that could threaten
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Restorative II Respiratory Case Study 1. Doctor’s orders for Corny would include activity levels‚ pharmacologic interventions‚ lab work‚ diet modification‚ strict intake and output measurements and respiratory therapy. The activity level of Corny should be very minimal at first and then gradually increase to a level that is acceptable for Corny. Chronic fatigue often accompanies COPD‚ especially in the acute phase. Corny will need assistance with activities of daily living such as eating
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EXAM 2 Study Guide PSCI 3315 (Spring 2012) Anesthetics From a list of anesthetics‚ be able to pick out the general anesthetics and the local ones General Inhaled:desflurane Sevoflurane Isoflurane Enflurane Halothane Methoxyflurane a. IV i. Dizzepam ii. Loraepam iii. Midazolam (drug of choice for IV) Local anesthetics (esters and amides) End in –caine (lidocaine‚ buplvacaine‚ procaine‚ cocaine) Be familiar with the potential adverse effects of general and local anesthetics Local:
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