married with two children. Medical history: Diabetes Mellitus‚ Anemia‚ Hemiplegia A. Diabetes Mellitus- a disorder in which blood sugar levels are abnormally high because your body is not producing enough insulin to meet its need. The production of insulin is made by the pancreas and helps lower blood glucose. The most common types of diabetes are: - Type 1 Diabetes: also known as insulin-dependent diabetes. It is an autoimmune condition. It’s caused by the body attacking its own pancreas with
Premium Diabetes mellitus Insulin Blood sugar
Abstract This paper will contain some important and main information about humans’ circulatory system. One of the most important systems our body has if not THE most important since one of its organs is the heart. We will focus on senior citizens. As we age‚ our organs’ working mechanism becomes slower and our muscles tend to be less flexible or elastic and that is why we think the information we will provide‚ will be very useful. Some of the talking points will be: • General function of the
Premium Blood Heart
Cell Anemia is a hereditary disease that changes the smallest and most important components of the body. A gene causes the bone marrow in the body to make sickled shapes‚ when this happens; it causes the red blood cell to die faster. This is what causes Hemolytic Anemia. Older children and adults with sickle cell disease may experience a few complications‚ or have a pattern of ongoing problems that shorten their lives. The most common and serious complications of sickle cell disease are anemia‚ pain
Free Red blood cell Sickle-cell disease Hemoglobin
not be able to circulate blood as efficiently. Transfusion will keep the heart pumping. Furthermore‚ blood transfusion can help citizens with blood disorders such as the sickle-cell disease (SCD). For instance‚ The Stroke Prevention in Sickle Cell Anemia has shown that the simple exchange in red blood transfusions given every three to four weeks reduces stroke recurrences in SCD children by approximately ninety percent. In all‚ know your blood type could lead to blood transfusion and this could really
Premium Red blood cell Blood Blood transfusion
may lead to dementia and death (the 3(+1) Ds: dermatitis‚ diarrhea‚ dementia‚ and death). Vitamin B5 pantothenic acid Deficiency can result in acne and paresthesia‚ although it is uncommon. Vitamin B6 pyridoxine Deficiency may lead to microcytic anemia (because pyridoxyl phosphate is the cofactor for heme synthesis)‚ depression‚ dermatitis‚ high blood pressure (hypertension)‚ water retention‚ and elevated levels of homocysteine. Vitamin B7 biotin Deficiency does not typically cause symptoms in
Premium Vitamin B vitamins
Reference Guide for Pharmacy Technician Exam Krisman REFERENCE GUIDE FOR PHARMACY TECHNICIAN EXAM EDITION 2014-2015 (Covers an updated 2013-PTCB Blue Print) MANAN SHROFF www.pharmacyexam.com 1 Reference Guide for Pharmacy Technician Exam Krisman This reference guide is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician. Students or readers must consult their physicians about any existing problem. Do not use any information in this reference guide for any kind
Premium Hypertension Myocardial infarction Blood pressure
Pre-admission laboratory work on a patient scheduled for surgery shows a fasting blood glucose of 200mg/dl. Results of the routine urinalysis are: Color pale yellow Protein 1+ Blood negative Appearance Clear Glucose Trace Urobilinogen normal Sp. Gravity 1.030 Ketones trace Nitrite negative pH 5.0 Bilirubin negative Leukocyte negative 1. Explain the correlation between the patient’s blood and urine results. The renal threshold for glucose is exceeded. 2. What is the most probable metabolic
Premium Bilirubin Hemoglobin Diabetes mellitus
MALARIA Malaria is a parasitic disease that involves high fevers‚ shaking chills‚ flu-like symptoms‚ and anemia. CAUSES: Malaria is caused by a parasite that is transmitted from one human to another by the bite of infected Anopheles mosquitoes. In humans‚ the parasites (called sporozoites) travel to the liver‚ where they mature and release another form‚ the merozoites. These enter the bloodstream and infect the red blood cells. The parasites multiply inside the red blood cells‚ which then
Premium Malaria
dysphagia‚ and with a social worker in regards to her mental acuity and appropriate social activities related to her cognitive level. PMH (Past Medical History)/Co-Morbidities: Breast Cancer‚ Rheumatoid Arthritis‚ anhedonia‚ depression‚ gout‚ anemia‚ hypertension‚ dysphagia Psychosocial History Pt. was married for a long time‚ husband deceased. Pt. worked on a farm and as a customer service clerk at several stores. Has 4 children‚ 3 that live in the area and are involved. Pt. has a high
Premium Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor Serotonin Suicide
Rheumatoid Arthritis(RA) is the most common type of autoimmune arthritis and occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks your own body’s tissues. It is also an autoimmune disease which means that certain cells of the immune system do not work properly and start attacking healthy tissues. It is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints and other areas of the body. It is triggered by a faulty immune system and affects the wrist and small joints of the hand‚ including
Premium Immune system Inflammation Rheumatoid arthritis