Alprazolam (Xanax) as ordered. Rationale: Used to treat symptoms of anxiety associated with psychogenic fugue. A) Monitor for signs and symptoms of sedation. Rationale: Common side effect of Alprazolam (Xanax). B)Monitor for constipation. Rationale: Constipation is a common side effect of Alprazolam
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Carbohydrates monosaccharide’s Glucose * Is the most common monosaccharide‚ and it plays a major role in nutrition because it is a readily available source of energy. Fructose * Is chemically similar to glucose but it is found only in fruits & honey. GA lactose * Does not occur naturally in foods‚ but it forms as a result of the digestion of the disaccharide. Disaccharides Are formed through the combination of any 2 monosaccharides. * Glucose +fructosesucrose * Glucose+
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are the signs and symptoms of Celiac Disease? 1. Recurring abdominal pain or bloating 2. Chronic diarrhea or constipation 3. Vomiting 4. Liver and biliary tract disorders such as cholangitis‚
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comes to his primary care provider’s (PCP’s) office for a yearly examination. He initially reports having no new health problems; however‚ on further questioning‚ he admits to having developed some fatigue‚ abdominal bloating‚ and intermittent constipation. His nurse practitioner completes the examination‚ which includes a normal rectal exam with a stool positive for guaiac. Diagnostic studies include a CBC with differential‚ chem 14‚ and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA). R.T. has not had a recent
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with atheroscletric cardiovascular disease or diabetes mellitus. Side effects can include; headache‚ altered live function tests‚ gastro-intestinal effects including abdominal pain‚ flatulence‚ constipation‚ diarrhoea‚ nausea and vomiting. Lactulose- prescribed as a solution to relieve symptoms of constipation. Potential side effects include flatulence‚ cramps and abdominal discomfort. (Information from BNF) Medication which require specific physiological measurements include: Buccal Midazolam- This
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feces‚ prevent constipation‚ hemorrhoids‚ and diverticulitis‚ and reduce the risk of colon cancer and obesity. They also improve blood glucose regulation. A deficiency of carbohydrates can lead to hypoglycemia‚ ketosis‚ and weight gain. Honey‚ potatoes‚ white rice‚ raisins Dietary Fiber (g) 12.42 35.84 35% Dietary fiber slows gastric emptying‚ reducing cholesterol. It also increases the bulk of stool‚ preventing constipation. A deficiency in fiber can lead to diverticulitis and constipation. Almonds‚
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body. These fibers help lower LDL cholesterol and help regulate blood sugar levels for people with diabetes. Insoluble fibers help hydrate and move waste through the intestines and control the pH levels in the intestines. These fibers help prevent constipation and keep you regular. The three most commonly used fibers are dietary‚ functional‚ and total fibers. Dietary Fiber consists of non-digestible carbohydrates and lignin that are intrinsic and intact in plants. Functional Fiber consists of isolated
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Pregnancy is a period of joy and pride for many women (although it comes with many challenges and discomfort as well). During pregnancy‚ a woman’s body undergoes many changes both physically‚ mentally and hormone-wise. A balanced diet is something that is vital not only for pregnant women but for all individuals to maintain a healthy lifestyle. During pregnancy‚ the mother – to be craves so many things – this is the in response to the needs of her body. Although a pregnant mother eats what they
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for treating depression. TCAs work the same way as SNRIs. However‚ TCAs affect other chemical messengers‚ which cause many side effects. TCAs have been replaced in popularity due to the side effects they bring‚ which include urinary retention‚ constipation‚ weight loss‚ weight gain due to increased appetite‚ profuse sweating‚ tremors‚ delayed orgasms‚ lowered sex drive‚ tremors‚ blurred vision‚ dizziness and drop in blood pressure. Some doctors still prescribe TCAs when other kinds of medication
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Name Nutrition 100 5 December 2012 CHAPTER 17 PREGNANCY AND BREASTFEEDING – CASE STUDY Lisa and her husband have decided that they are ready to prepare for their first child. Lisa is 26 years old‚ weighs 125 pounds and is 5’6”. Lisa has been reading everything she can find on pregnancy because she knows that her prepregnancy health is important to the success of her pregnancy. She knows she should avoid alcohol‚ especially because alcohol is potentially toxic to the growing fetus in
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