Drug addiction continues to be a major concern for society‚ and the concern grows with every passing year. As drug and alcohol addiction ruin lives of those most closely affected‚ but society at large suffers from addiction’s rippling effects. The following article explains the effects of drug addiction on individuals‚ families‚ neighborhoods‚ and society overall. Drug addiction’s debilitating effects range from financial‚ to functional‚ to emotional and should by no means be taken lightly. Drug
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RTT Task 2 The provided scenario gives an account of a busy emergency department with competent staff‚ and the multiple errors that led up to the most severe error possible in healthcare‚ unnecessary death of a patient. A root cause analysis (RCA) can be utilized to help understand the systems at fault within the facility so that improvements can be determined and implemented to prevent any future occurrences (Cherry‚ 456). RCAs focus on systems rather than blaming individuals involved‚ therefore
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Drug Profile Katie VanEsch PSY425 October 25‚ 2010 BARBARA NOSAL Drug Profile There are many different types of addictions that fall into the categories of chemical dependency or physiological and psychological dependence. Dependencies such as physiological and psychological consequences most typically accompany substance abuse. Alcohol is one of the most widely used substances in America today and is perhaps the most popular widespread form of substance abuse. However‚ there are several
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INTRODUCTION In this essay‚ I will reflect upon my practice placements and discuss my development in relation to professional/ethical practice‚ care delivery‚ care management and personal/professional development. These are the four domains related to the learning outcomes required by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC‚ 2004)) for entry in to the professional register. They are all concerned with promoting high standards of professional practice and good quality of patient’s care. I will also
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feeling. Not only is it used to treat pain but it is also used to treat delirium‚ pain‚ dyspnea‚ nausea or other physical symptoms (Olsen et al.‚ 2010‚ p. 950). In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina reviewers concluded that physicians choice of benzodiazepines instead of barbiturates indicated a goal of palliative rather than euthanasia‚ stating that barbiturates were more deadly. Some institutions used ketamine or propoful in patients condition is refractory to opioids and midazolam. Opiates should
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LASA 1 Data Tracking Sheet Data A Fill out this form every morning for 3 days. Day | 1 | 2 | 3 | Average scores/Amounts | What did you do during the 30 minutes before bed?(routine‚ brushed teeth‚ etc…) | Brushed teeth‚ watched T.V. | Brushed teeth‚ Watched T.V. | Brushed teeth‚ Watched T.V. | | What time did you go to bed last night? | 9pm | 1130pm | 10pm | | How long did it take to fall asleep? | 60 mins | 2 hours | 60 mins | 80 mins | Did you wake up during your sleep? How many
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1.Which of the four features of cognition - mental representation‚ processing speed and habits‚ decision-making and problem solving‚ or socio-emotional intelligence - do you consider most important and why? I believe that all four features of cognition are very important but decision-making and problem solving is most important. “Decision making illustrates some of the consequences of non-rational thinking” (Buchbinder and Shanks Pg. 91). Having the ability to make decisions and problem solve is
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INTRODUCTION : Imipramine belongs to a group of medicines called tricyclic antidepressants. It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced. It is generally used to treat symptoms of depression. However‚ it is also used to treat a completely unrelated condition in children‚ known as nocturnal enuresis (night-time bedwetting). TRADE NAMES : TofranilAntidepAntipresMicrodepPraminGENERIC NAME : Imipramine hydrochloride ACTION : Antidepressant AVAILABLE FORMS : Tablets (imipramine
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Running head: PROJECT 1 - SLEEP DISORDERS Sleep Terrors Table of Contents Introduction p 3 Body p 3 Definition p 3 Overview p 3 Diagnosis p 5 Symptoms p 5 Treatment‚ Prognosis‚ and Prevention p 6 Role of the Polysomnographic Technologist p 7 Polysomnograpic Record p 8 Summary/Conclusion p 9 References p 10 Sleep Terrors Sleep terrors are commonly known by a few terms‚ including sleep terrors‚ night
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Problem: Prescription drug abuse is any use of prescription medications in a way that is not intended by the prescribing medical professional. Prescription drug abuse and misuse involves taking shared medication‚ as well as over consumption of medications in order to experience elicited feelings. Inappropriate or excessive drug use may become compulsive and ongoing despite negative consequences (https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/prescription-drugs/what-prescription-drug-abuse)
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