urinary rentention‚ dysuraiAvoid pregnancy‚ and lactation Take anticholingeric caution with glaucoma‚ hyperthyroidism Be caution about driving Take meds at bedtime to avoid sedation Bronchodilators Beta Agonists Nonselective: Isoproterenol‚ Epinephrine‚ Ephedrine Selective: albuterol‚ metaproterenol‚ terbutaline‚ salmeterol-stimulate beta-2 adrenoreceptors-bronchial smooth muscle relaxation -stimulate mucocillary clearance -“rescue therapy” during acute asthma attacks -prophylaxis for exercise-
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There are four structural levels of the body. Cells‚ tissues‚ organs and organ system. Cells are the basic structure and make up tissues. Two or more tissues make up the organs and the organ system are 2 or more organs that function together. One of the main health benefits of exercising is that it helps normalize the glucose‚ leptin‚ insulin levels by increasing insulin/leptin receptor sensitivity. This optimizes our overall health and prevents chronic diseases. Exercising has the capability to
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NRS 339L: Hyperglycemia Cindy Clair & Sara Scaggs Northern Kentucky University 1. Type 1 Diabetes: Formerly known as juvenile onset diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is an immune-mediated disease. The body’s own T cells attack and destroy pancreatic beta (B) cells‚ which are the source of insulin. In addition‚ autoantibodies to the islet cells cause a reduction of 80-90% of normal B cell function before hyperglycemia and other manifestations occur. (Mosby‚ 2011)
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Autonomic nervous system The autonomic nervous system (ANS or visceral nervous system) is the part of the peripheral nervous system that acts as a control system functioning largely below the level of consciousness‚ and controls visceral functions. The ANS affects heart rate‚ digestion‚ respiration rate‚ salivation‚ perspiration‚ diameter of the pupils‚ micturition (urination)‚ and sexual arousal. Whereas most of its actions are involuntary‚ some‚ such as breathing‚ work in tandem with the conscious
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Hormones‚ Heredity‚ and Human Behavior July 14‚ 2011 BEH 225 Why do people behave the way they do? What makes us tick? While our environment molds some of who we are‚ much more comes from heredity and hormones. Genes passed on to us from our parents make up heredity‚ and glands throughout the body produce hormones. As generations progress‚ new psychological and behavioral traits are earned and learned. This paper will explain hormones and the endocrine system‚ glands associated with the endocrine
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disadvantageous for me because if I want to travel anywhere in the world my allergy holds me back from eating certain foods. If I moved away from home to a place where they speak another language I would be held back by that. I have to make sure I bring and epinephrine pen every where I go. I now try my hardest to educate anyone around me about my allergy and how serious all food allergies are. When I hear someone‚ I know has an allergy has an allergy I make sure to tell anyone around that is eating that they
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The Effect of Heredity and Hormones on Human Behavior Lindsey Mason BEH 225 06/22/10 Dr. Christina Gonzalez The Effect of Heredity and Hormones on Human Behavior Heredity and hormones are interrelated when it comes to human behavior. When it comes to heredity‚ one must consider genetics‚ behavior genetics‚ and evolutionary psychology together. They come together to make a complete picture of the effects of heredity on human behavior. This picture is what leads to the development
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into the prone position on a Jackson table with a Wilson frame. Neurophysiologic monitoring was applied to the patient. Previous incision site was then prepped and draped in the usual sterile fashion. Then 10 mL of 1% lidocaine with 1:200‚000 epinephrine was injected along the previous
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Food allergy is not to be confused with food intolerance. While an intolerance can leave someone feeling discomfort‚ an allergy can be detrimental to someone’s health from even inhaling a food (“National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases”). There are many types of allergies‚ all around the world. According to the Center of Disease Control (CDC)‚ over 50 million Americans alone‚ have some type of allergy. Specifically 15 million of those Americans‚ are diagnosed with a food allergy. The
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flight reaction. But consciously‚ you are aware of the feelings of being scared which triggers a signal to the amygdala that makes us involuntarily jerk. “In a moment of danger‚ the ANS orders the adrenal glands on top of the kidneys to release epinephrine and norepinephrine. These hormones increase heart rate‚ blood pressure‚ and blood sugar providing
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