and was treated with vehicle (Normal saline) only. The second group considered as standard group which was treated with reference drug (Diazepam 2 mg/kg bw). The third and fourth groups were considered as test groups and were treated with SMCE at the dose level of 100mg and 200mg/kg bw respectively. Animals were fasted 18 h prior to the experiment. An adaptation period of about forty five minutes after the drug treatment‚ the experimental animals were placed individually in the center of a platform
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Case Study #2 Ambar Alvarez California State University – San Marcos NURS 312 Pharmacology and Pathophysiology Alham Abuatiq. PhD. MSN.RN July 30‚ 2017 Case Study# 2 1. Heart failure (HF) is a syndrome that involves dysfunction of the cardiac muscle‚ it occurs with “any of disorders that damage or overwork the heart muscle” (Karch‚ 2017 p.751). Some of the disorders that may lead to HF are: coronary artery disease‚ cardiomyopathy‚ hypertension‚ and valvular heart disease (Karch‚ 2017).
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Currently‚ he is taking 450 milligrams‚ orally at bedtime. Levels are monitored frequently and a dosing limitation was set to prevent further adverse effects. S.G. also suffers with the movement disorder‚ tardive dyskinesia (TD)‚ caused by high doses of Haldol (haloperidol)‚ used during his initial medication trails. It is a chronic and persistent disorder. S.G’s neuroleptic induced tardive dyskinesia is further classified as simple stereotypy‚ meaning the involuntary movement is confined to only
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toxicants but also to facilitate the development of more selective toxicants such as anticancer and other clinical drugs and pesticides. Poison is a quantitative concept‚ almost any substance being harmful at some doses but‚ at the same time‚ being without harmful effect at some lower dose. Between these
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medical practice ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) involve non-ionizing radiation. +light n heat radiation produced by the sun *ionizing radiation is produced by some minerals in the earth *our bodies contain radioactive material *dose rate increases with altitude and latitude *natural rays- cosmic rays‚gamma raysfrom the Earth‚ radon decay products in the air‚ and various radionuclides found naturally in food and drink. *X rays‚ fallout from the testing of nuclear weapons in the
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Measles may be a name found in the household but this next infection is not typically spoken about in a public manor. Human papillomavirus (HPV) may not be spoken about publically but this is not because of lack of cases reported. The HPV vaccination rates are extremely low even though the CDC recommends this vaccine for all boys and girl between the ages of 11 and 12. Gaining access to adolescents for vaccination is a victory in itself. Since vaccinating adolescents is a fresher idea parents aren’t
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©2007‚ Biscontini: ”Alive & Well: Millennium Nutrition‚” VITAMINS‚ MINERALS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS TABLE ▲The nutrient and energy standards known as the RDA are currently being revised. The new recommendations are called Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI). The following chart provides the most updated goals for nutrient intake available for males and females between 31 - 50. For information about other ages‚ or special populations such as pregnancy or lactation‚ please go to www.nal.usda.gov. Nutrient
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activity concentration in Chamba region due to 238U‚ 232Th‚ 40K and 137Cs was 32.3‚ 58.4‚ 588.3‚ and 10.9 Bq kg-1‚ respectively‚ whereas in Dharamshala it was 35.7‚ 61.3‚ 594.9‚ 10.0 Bq kg-1‚ respectively. Absorbed gamma dose rate (D) in air was calculated using appropriate dose
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Decisions to be made Therapeutic use of product: DOSE/STRENGTH CORRECT? Strength and dose Check Normal dose/strength: Functions of Ingredients 1. Chloroform: 2. Water: STORAGE CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED: in a cool dark place in an air tight container
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vials containing 1‚000 U per milliliter are available in the pharmacy. What volume of heparin injection should be added to the IV solution to provide 7‚500 U? 2. A 200-mg dose of cimetidine is prescribed. It is available in the pharmacy in 300 mg/2 mL vials. What volume should be withdrawn from the vial to provide a 200-mg dose? 3. A prescription for 1 L of an admixture to be infused over a period of eight hours is received. If the administration set delivers 10 drops per milliliter‚ what infusion
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