Drug Overdose What is a drug overdose? A drug overdose (OD) is where a person consumes an excessive amount of a drug and the body is unable to cope with it leading to certain overdose signs‚ symptoms and complications (acute toxicity/poisoning). The drug or its byproducts (as a result of drug metabolism) is toxic to the body‚ especially in large quantities associated with overdose‚ and may lead to death. An overdose may be accidental and this is frequently seen in addicts who require higher doses
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Circulatory system is an organ system where nutrients pass through. Cardiovascular and lymphatic systems make up the complete circulatory system. Arteries‚ veins‚ and the heart are the main organs in the circulatory system. Examples of nutrients that are passed through are electrolytes‚ amino acids and lymph. Also other substances passed through the specific organ system are gases‚ hormones and blood cells to and from cells. The reason the substances are passed through the circulatory system is to
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more if you have a sweet tooth) of honey and mix. 9. Add some ice cubes for a refreshing and nutritious iced tea! Now‚ while you’re enjoying your glass/cup of camote tops tea‚ let share some of its medicinal qualities. It’s a remedy for constipation or aids in regular bowel movement. It’s a remedy for stomach distress like those cause by indigestion. It helps maintain thyroid hormones that prevents the thyroid from getting big. It helps lower blood sugar and cholesterol of patients with
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just like other fad diets‚ this one too is not without its share of side effects. Some side effects you may suffer from as a result of using this high-fat-and-low-carb diet are abnormal behavioral changes‚ stomach problems such as bloating and constipation‚ kidney troubles‚ as well as high cholesterol levels! On top of that‚ there is no scientific or clinical evidence of the effectiveness of this diet with regards to weight loss. So far‚ only epileptic patients‚ that too mainly children‚ have benefited
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fatigue. Tiredness can last for days‚ weeks‚ or months‚ but it eventually goes away once the treatment is over. Rest can assist the body to recover from chemo. Short-term side effects caused by chemo are stomach problems like not being hungry‚ constipation‚ diarrhea‚ nausea‚ and
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In addition to being responsible for taking scientific measures focused around new and existing animal species; Lewis was also responsible for the botany discoveries on the journey. Botany‚ flora and fauna were Lewis’s original interest and love. Over two hundred and sixty specimens were collected and investigated along the journey. As with the animal findings‚ some were sent ahead to scientists even before the journey ended‚ so examination and scrutiny could begin. These specimens were analyzed
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MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER psychomotor retardation weight gain/weight loss anger disorganized thinking irritability delusions loss of libido change in bowel patterns feelings of guilt feelings of hopelessness/helplessness- poor concentration hallucinations suicidal ideations insomnia/hypersomnia anergia (loss of energy) psychomotor agitation psychomotor retardation chronic pain *use verbal and non-verbal therapeutic communication approaches including empathy‚ active listening
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College Student Eating Habits Leave Much to Be Desired posted January 16‚ 2010 - 9:07am College Student Eating Habits Leave Much to Be Desired When you send your older children off to college‚ you hope they’ll make good grades and have healthy eating habits. Unfortunately‚ this may not be the case – at least as far as the eating habits go. According to a new study carried out at the University of Leicester‚ college student college student food choices may leave much to be desired from health
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Management of Patients With Female Reproductive Disorders Pelvic Organ Prolapse • Weakening of vaginal walls allows the pelvic organs to descend and protrude into the vaginal canal – Risk factors: age‚ parity‚ delivery of large babies‚ possible hormone deficiency – Cystocele - downward displacement of bladder – Rectocele - rectum pouches upward and pushes the posterior vaginal wall forward – Signs/symptoms: pelvic pressure and urinary problems (Cysto)‚ rectal pressure and bowel problems
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PAYAL SHAH DEM 301 UNDERSTAND THE PROCESS AND EXPERIENCE OF DEMENTIA WHAT ARE CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS OF DEMENTIA Alzheimer’s disease – The possible risk factors are increasing age‚ possible genetic link‚ being female and Down’s syndrome. Symptoms: word finding problems‚ forgetting how to do everyday activities‚ confusion‚ forgetting names of people‚ places and appointments ‚ mood swings and withdrawn. Vascular dementia – possible risk factors lifestyle( lack of exercise‚ too much
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