8 Reasons Why People Drink Soda & 16 Reasons To Give Up Soda Drinking [pic] Most of us drink soda. Some drink more than others. And probably many regular soda drinkers are aware that soft drinks are bad for the health. At the same time‚ United States ranks first among countries in soft drink consumption. I think we need to know more about this drink that we love so much. And so here are 8 reasons why we drink soda: 1It’s Very Tasty! The taste could be one thing that gets us addicted to drinking soda
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Viduya‚ Michelle-Janelle M. 2Bio7 Family Araceae Genus: Colocasia Species: esculenta Colocasia esculenta or also known as taro or gabi was first described by Carolus Linnaeus in 1753 as two separate species- Arum colocasia and Arum esculentum. Herinrich Wilhelm Schott who is one of the most important plant taxonomists of the 19th Century dedicated a large part of his life to the Araceae family. In 1832‚ he reclassified Arum colocasia as Colocasia antiquorum and Arum esculentum as Colocasia
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avoided in any person who has a genetic disorder called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency‚ which causes red blood cells to break. G6PD is most common among males of African-Americans and or Mediterranean decent. In addition‚ thiazide diuretics should not be prescribed with trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim). Combining these drugs can greatly increase the risk of anemia and bleeding. Other special considerations and precautions include skin care protection. The patient will be educated
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implemented. The indications for long term indwelling Foley catheters in patients can be for multiple reasons; such as: spinal injuries‚ urinary incontinence‚ bladder retention‚ complicated wound healing‚ or patients on special cardiac drips or diuretics;
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via a stalk called the infundibulum. It has two major lobes‚ one neural and one glandular. Posterior Lobe (Neurohypophysis) – composed of nervous tissue; releases neurohormones that it receives ready-made from the hypothalamus; oxytocin and anti-diuretic hormone (ADH); released on demand in response to nerve impulses from hypothalamic neurons. Anterior Lobe (Adenohypophysis) – composed of glandular tissue; manufactures and releases its own hormones as a result of stimulation by releasing hormones
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Abstract This paper will discuss a 64 year old African American female by the name of Mildred James who suffered from a hypertensive crisis. She has a history of depression which was treated with electroconvulsive therapy and a deep vein thrombophlebitis which required insertion of a filter. She also has a history of myocardial infraction‚ and had coronary bypass surgery several years ago. Objectives This section of the paper will discuss eight objectives that deal with hypertensive crisis. A
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diet; weigh daily and monitor input and output. 4. Explain the rationale for these medications and treatments: dobutamine increases the cardiac output without significantly increasing the heart rate which will help with perfusion. Furosemide is a diuretic which will mobilize excess fluid (edema) and lower the blood pressure. Digoxin
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PHARMACOTHERAPY DEFINITION USE OF DRUGS IN THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF DISEASES. Treating disease through the administration of drugs. CLASSIFICATION OF DRUGS 1. based on how they are dispensed 2. based on where they are derived CLASSIFICATION OF DRUGS 3. based on their name a. chemical name b. generic name c. brand name CLASSIFICATION OF DRUGS 4. based on dosage forms 5. based on routes of administration
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Adrenal glands- on top of kidneys - attached to kidneys via connective tissue capsule -cortex- stimulated by ACTH 3 layers 1. - zona glomerulosa - releases mineral corticoids - aldosterone: anti-diuretic. Retain na+ --> leads to h2o retention (Low levels of aldosterone)-->. Hypovolemia- low blood volume-->. leads to low blood pressure 2. - zona fasciculata- glucocorticoids - cortisone‚ cortisol -resist stressors
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achieve that ultimate goal‚ including you own body. There are a number of different drug enhancers available on the ’black market.’ These include: - Anabolic Steroids - Narcotic Analgesics - Stimulants - Beta - Blockers - Diuretics - EPO For example EPO is a protein which spurs the body to produce more oxygen-carrying red blood cells‚ which in turn allows the blood to carry more oxygen. Doctors prescribe it for anaemia that occurs with kidney failure and chemotherapy
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