1/03/13 Introduction to Pharmacology II Targets of Drug Action March 5 How do drugs work? | Nearly all drugs act by interfering or inhibiting natural processes which are required for normal physiological function but which may have been disrupted by disease. | Paul Ehrlich 1845-1915 | Observed that certain chemicals or drugs bound in a selective manner to some but not all cells. He recognised that the cells must have chemical recognition sites for these drugs. The concept of a “receptor”
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Handbook of Pathophysiology (January 15‚ 2001): by Springhouse Corporation‚ With 13 Contributors‚ Springhouse By OkDoKeY Handbook of Pathophysiology Contents Staff Contributors Foreword 1 FUNDAMENTALS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 2 CANCER 3 INFECTION 4 GENETICS 5 FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES 6 CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM 7 RESPIRATORY SYSTEM 8 NERVOUS SYSTEM 9 GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM Pathophysiology in color Understanding Asthma Understanding Cancer Understanding Osteoporosis Understanding Ulcers 10 MUSCULOSKELETAL
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The clinical treatments described and recommended in this publication are based on research and consultation with nursing‚ medical‚ and legal authorities. To the best of our knowledge‚ these procedures reflect currently accepted practice. Nevertheless‚ they can’t be considered absolute and universal recommendations. For individual applications‚ all recommendations must be considered in light of the patient’s clinical condition and‚ before administration of new or infrequently used drugs‚
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RADIATION HISTORY Basic Terminology Radiation - A form of energy carried by waves or stream of particles (photons) X-radiation - A high-energy radiation produced by the collision of a beam of electrons with a metal target in an x-ray tube High-energy Radiation - A form of radiation that is able to pass through substances (e.g. the human body) X-ray - A beam of energy that has the power to penetrate substances and record image shadows on photographic film Radiology
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INDEX Preface .............................................................................................................................. 3 How I came to write this book ......................................................................................... 5 An introduction to this book............................................................................................ 7 A Reality Check ................................................................................................
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i © 2012 University of South Africa All rights reserved Printed and published by the University of South Africa Muckleneuk‚ Pretoria PYC2605/1/2013–2015 98906798 Indesign Power Course CONTENTS iii Contents INTRODUCTION Word of welcome Purpose of the module Outcomes of the module What’s in it for me? Learning approach of the module Which kind of traveller are you? What you need for the journey Preview of the course Choose your route THEME 1 – KNOWING THE CHALLENGE Emerging issues
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INTRODUCTION Pediatric nursing or child health nursing is the specialty nursing care of infants‚ children and adolescents. Pediatric nursing is an excellent career for those who love kids and don’t mind hard work. The day of a pediatric nurse can be hectic‚ working with patients that range from newborns to teenagers. No two days are ever the same. Pediatric nurses work mostly on the pediatric halls in hospitals‚ although some may also work in a doctor’s office. The work involved
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FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING Man ➢ Forms the foundation of Nursing Four Components or Attributes of Man ➢ Capacity to think on an Abstract Level ➢ Establish a family ➢ Establish a territory ➢ Ability to use verbal symbols as language Concept: ➢ Animals form a family by instinct ➢ Via hormonal scents Nursing Concepts of Man Biopsychosocial Spiritual Being ➢ By Sister Calista Roy ➢ Man interacts with the environment Open System
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HIV/AIDS & HOMELESSNESS Recommendations for Clinical Practice and Public Policy Developed for The Bureau of Primary Health Care and The HIV/AIDS Bureau Health Resources and Services Administration by John Song‚ M.D.‚ M.P.H.‚ M.A.T. November 1999 Financial and other support for the development and distribution of this paper were provided by the Bureau of Primary Health Care and the HIV/AIDS Bureau‚ Health Resources Services Administration‚ United States Department of Health and Human
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1 1. For lower premolars‚ the purpose of inclining the handpiece lingually is to A. B. C. D. Avoid buccal pulp horn Avoid lingual pulp horn Remove unsupported enamel Conserve lingual dentine 2. For an amalgam Restoration of weakened cusp you should A. B. C. Reduce cusp by 2mm on a flat base for more resistance Reduce cusp by 2mm following the outline of the cusp Reduce 2mm for retention form 3. Before filling a class V abrasion cavity with GIC you should A. B. C. Clean with pumice‚ rubber cup
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