INTRODUCTION Symptom management is a fundamental aspect of palliative care (WHO 2003). It is the primary therapeutic goal of service delivery and is aimed at subjective wellbeing (De Canno & Martini 2001). Although it is estimated that 90% of patients who access palliative care services have a diagnosis of cancer (Bruera % Portenoy 2001)‚ governments worldwide are now committed to ensuring that palliative care is available to all who need it‚ including patients diagnosed with incurable non-malignant
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Chapter 28: Nursing Management: Lower Respiratory Problems Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Following assessment of a patient with pneumonia‚ the nurse identifies a nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance. Which assessment data best supports this diagnosis? a. Weak‚ nonproductive cough effort b. Large amounts of greenish sputum c. Respiratory rate of 28 breaths/minute d. Resting pulse oximetry (SpO2) of 85% ANS: A The weak‚ nonproductive cough indicates that the patient is unable to clear
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Deepak et al Journal of Drug Delivery & Therapeutics; 2012‚ 2(3): 74-86 Available online at http://jddtonline.info 74 REVIEW ARTICLE FAST DISINTEGRATING TABLETS: A NEW ERA IN NOVEL DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM AND NEW MARKET OPPORTUNITIES *Sharma Deepak‚ Kumar Dinesh‚ Singh Mankaran‚ Singh Gurmeet‚ Rathore M.S CT Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences‚ Shahpur‚ P.O- Udopur‚ Near Lambra‚ Jalandhar -144020‚ Punjab‚ INDIA *Corresponding Author’s Email: deepakpharmacist89@yahoo.com‚ M obile: 09988907446
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I.INTRODUCTION The illegal or harmful use of drugs is a major threat to the world and to future generations. Drugs are substances that are becoming more common in our communities as each day goes by. The demand for drugs is also increasing daily. People need to act and play a part in the combating of drugs starting in their own homes. Every individual needs to be aware of the consequences of drug abuse and to help spread the word starting at young ages. All parts of local and world communities
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Sci Research article Pharm www.scipharm.at Open Open Access Formulation Optimization of Hydrodynamically Balanced Oral Controlled Release Bioadhesive Tablets of Tramadol Hydrochloride Bhupinder SINGH *‚ Ashu RANI‚ BABITA‚ Naveen AHUJA‚ Rishi KAPIL University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences‚ UGC Center of Advanced Studies‚ Panjab University 160 014‚ Chandigarh‚ India. * Corresponding author. E-mail: bsbhoop@yahoo.com (B. Singh) Sci Pharm. 2010; 78: 303–323 Published: Accepted:
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Module 6. Depression/Delirium/Dementia Mary Shelkey‚ RN‚ PhD Editor: Conchita Rader‚ MA‚ RN Staff Development Partners Edition Instructor Guide EXPECTED STAFF (Cognitive) COMPETENCIES 1. Describe the prevalence of depression in older adults. 2. Use an assessment instrument for depression in older adults (see Module 5. Cognitive / Mental Status Assessment of Older Adults) 3. Discuss symptoms and treatment strategies for depression
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FORWARDING CERTIFICATE Ms Bandana Grover has been permitted to write a project on “Alcoholism and Drug Addiction” for B.A. LL.B. (Hons) Internal Evaluation of Amity Law School‚ Sector – 125‚ Noida‚ AUUP. Date: 10th October 2011 Ms. Mokshdha Bhushan Lecturer Amity Law School AUUP Noida - 201301 Introduction Alcoholism and Drug Addiction may be conceptualized as crime without victim that is‚ addict himself is the victim who becomes a prey of its misuse. This
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CONTENTS EAR NOSE THROAT ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 2 CERUMEN IMPACTION (EAR WAX BLOCKAGE) ............................................................................................................................... 2 OTITIS EXTERNA (SWIMMER’S EAR) .......................................................................................
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This is an electronic version of the print textbook. Due to electronic rights restrictions‚ some third party content may be suppressed. Editorial review has deemed that any suppressed content does not materially affect the overall learning experience. The publisher reserves the right to remove content from this title at any time if subsequent rights restrictions require it. For valuable information on pricing‚ previous editions‚ changes to current editions‚ and alternate formats‚ please visit www
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Solomon H. Snyder BORN: Washington‚ D.C. December 26‚ 1938 EDUCATION: Georgetown College‚ Washington‚ D.C. (1955–1958) Georgetown Medical School‚ Washington‚ D.C. M.D. Cum Laude (1962) APPOINTMENTS: Research Associate‚ NIH‚ (1963–1965) Resident‚ Psychiatry‚ Johns Hopkins (1965–1968) Assistant (1966–1968)‚ Associate (1968–1970)‚ Full (1970– ) Professor‚ Johns Hopkins‚ Pharmacology and Psychiatry Distinguished Service Professor of Neuroscience Pharmacology and Psychiatry‚ Johns Hopkins
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