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    Fall Prevention in the Long Term Care Setting Preventing falls among residents in the long term care healthcare setting requires an all-around approach‚ and the recognition‚ evaluation and prevention of resident falls are significant tasks for all who seek to provide a safe environment in any healthcare setting. It is acknowledged that most of the currently available data‚ research and guidelines on fall prevention are most evident in long-term care settings; however‚ much is applicable for all

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    Chapter 2 Conceptualizing Abnormal Psychology One-Dimensional versus Multidimensional Models  One-Dimensional Models  Multidimensional Models  The Role of Genes  Neuroscience  Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences  Emotions  Cultural‚ Social‚ and Interpersonal Factors  Life-Span Development  How do we put it all together? One-Dimensional versus Multidimensional Models  One-Dimensional Models  Single cause‚ operating in isolation  Linear causal model  Ignores critical

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    is derived from an animal’s pineal gland‚ it may carry the risk of contamination or transmitting viral material. Seeing as melatonin causes you to be more lethargic‚ it is dangerous if used with sedatives such as Ativan‚ Klonopin‚ and various benzodiazepines. Others include barbiturates such as phenobarbital‚ narcotics such as codeine‚ some antidepressants‚ and alcohol. Likewise‚ caution should be used when operating machinery‚ and it is not advised to ingest before driving. Individuals taking drugs

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    i. Introduction Social Anxiety is a worldwide disorder that can affect anyone‚ no matter what ethnicity or gender they are. Social anxiety is an intense fear of social situations‚ especially when you are being judged or watched by others. Such as presentations‚ being the center of attention‚ public speaking‚ making phone calls or eating and drinking in front of others. I chose to study this topic because I find it interesting how certain social situations can cause fear in people. Also‚ I show some

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    Running head: Sleep Deprivation‚ Disorders and Drugs Sleep Deprivation‚ Disorders and Drugs Axia College of University of Phoenix There was a time when I was not getting sleep; it affected almost every aspect of my being and definitely my personality. Reading the text written by Pinel‚ I realize many of the descriptions of sleeplessness fit those very memorable‚ yet miserable days. My opinion on my reaction to sleeplessness concurred fairly well with the text‚ though I did not consider myself

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    Substance Abuse And The Effects Of Substance Abuse Substance abuse is seen as maladaptive and not considered dependant but can lead to dependency with certain drugs. There is a huge range of drugs such as alcohol‚ cocaine‚ amphetamines‚ benzodiazepines and opiates. Some of these drugs are illegal in some countries and regions and can lead to criminal prosecution if caught in possession or under the influence of them. Public health practitioners have undertaken many studies into drug abuse from

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    the functions of the central nervous system. Depressant drugs do not necessarily make a person feel depressed. They include: Alcohol ("booze"‚ "grog") Cannabis ("pot"‚ "dope"‚ "mull") Barbiturates‚ including Seconal‚ Tuinal and Amytal Benzodiazepines (tranquilisers)‚ "benzos"‚ "tranx" such as Rohypnol‚ Valium‚ Serepax‚ Mogadon‚ Normison and Eupynos GHB (Gamma-hydroxybutrate)‚

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    white blood cells‚ and platelets. NURSING CONSIDERATIONS: Monitor client for weakness‚ fatigue‚ and dyspnea. 4. Lorazepam (Ativan) Classification Therapeutic: analgesic adjuncts‚ antianxiety agents‚ sedative/hypnotics Pharmacologic: benzodiazepines Route/Dosage/Time: PO Anxiety--2 mg Q 4hrs 0800‚ 1200‚ 1600‚ and 2000 ** Do not give if client is difficult to arouse. Action: Decreased anxiety NURSING CONSIDERATIONS: Conduct regular assessment of continued need for treatment.

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    Sometimes people become addicted to painkillers and then start abusing them. Some even lie to their doctors to get more medication. A few of the drugs being abused are barbiturates‚ benzodiazepines‚ amphetamines‚ and appetite suppressants. If people are not careful‚ overdose of these drugs could kill them. Even though there is little coverage of prescription drug abuse‚ it is continually happening. It can and does affect many in various

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    Promotion of Patient Safety and Falls Prevention Promotion of Patient Safety and Falls Prevention Introduction Falls can be problematic for people of all ages‚ especially for the elderly. Falls are the second most common adverse event within the healthcare system (Quigley‚ 2006). Falls can result in serious injury and even death. Falls can be costly and most are preventable. Nearly one-third of older adults have experienced a fall

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