DO NOT delegate what you can EAT! E - evaluate A - assess T - teach addisons= down‚ down down up down cushings= up up up down up addisons= hyponatremia‚ hypotension‚ decreased blood vol‚ hyperkalemia‚ hypoglycemia cushings= hypernatremia‚ hypertension‚ incrased blood vol‚ hypokalemia‚ hyperglycemia No Pee‚ no K (do not give potassium without adequate urine output) EleVate Veins; dAngle Arteries for better perfusion A= appearance (color all pink‚ pink and blue‚ blue [pale]) P= pulse (>100‚ < 100‚
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Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder‚ also known as manic–depressive disorder‚ is a psychiatric diagnosis that describes a category of mood disorders defined by the presence of one or more episodes of abnormally elevated energy levels‚ cognition‚ and mood. These moods are clinically referred to as mania or‚ if milder‚ hypomania. Individuals who experience manic episodes also commonly experience depressive episodes or symptoms‚ or mixed episodes in which features of both mania and depression are present
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Ciprogen Drug Information Ciprogen category: • Human • Antibacterials • Urinary Anti-Infectives Active ingredients: • Ciprofloxacin Ciprogen companies and manufacturers: • Merck • General Drugs House Ciprogen forms‚ composition and dosages: • N / A Indications‚ usages and classification codes: • J01MA02 - Ciprofloxacin There is an additional general information about this medication active ingredient ciprofloxacin: Pharmacological action Broad-spectrum antimicrobial drug of
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Mental Retardation Liberty University Human Growth and Development Dr. James W. Eisenhower December 12‚ 2012 Abstract Mental retardation is generally understood as a condition that affects the mental and cognitive functioning of the individual and reduces social and learning skills. The prevalence of mental retardation is relatively high in developed countries and this can lead to various problems in terms of care and treatment. It can have far-reaching consequences for the healthcare system
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Obstetrics – Unit 1 Study Guide Components of preconception care activities that promote healthy mothers and babies must be initiated before period of critical fetal organ development between 17 – 56 days after fertilization Health Promotion Risk Factor Assessment Interventions Nutrition healthy diet (+ folic acid)‚ optimum weight Exercise and rest Avoid substance abuse tobacco‚ alcohol‚ “recreational” drugs Use of risk-reducing sex practices Attending to family and social
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Origin of the ECG signal Shi Zhu Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering University of Ottawa Ottawa‚ Canada Szhu060@uottawa.ca Abstract—the technical report paper mainly introduces the concepts of heart and ECG signal and how the blood flow through the heart from the entrance of the heart to the entire body. Also‚ this paper describes some procedures of electrical activation of the heart and the genesis of the electrocardiogram like polarization and depolarization waves. That the point
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MUSCULOSKELETAL FRACTURES ● Fracture is a disruption or break in the continuity of the bone structure. ● Traumatic injuries account for the majority of fractures. ● Fractures can be classified as displaced (open) or nondisplaced (closed) depending on communication or noncommunication with the external environment. ● Signs include immediate localized pain‚ decreased function‚ and inability to bear weight or use affected part. Obvious bone deformity may be present. ● Bone goes through eight stages of selfhealing (union)
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echocardiogram-used to assess heart valves. valve disorders require prophylactic antibiotics before invasive procedures. avoid IM injections when suspecting MI can affect CK levels hemodynamic measurements-transducer placed @ the midaxillary line at the fourth or fifth intercostal space phlebostatic axis. calcium channel blockers-assess for constipation 1. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS): -NMS is like S&M; -you get hot (hyperpyrexia) -stiff (increased muscle tone) -sweaty
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The Endocrine System FOCUS: The endocrine system is one of the major regulatory systems in the body‚ along with the nervous system. However‚ the endocrine system responds more slowly‚ and has a longer-lasting‚ more general effect on the body than the nervous system. Endocrine tissues internally produce hormones which are released into the blood‚ where they are carried to target tissue and produce a response. Some hormones bind to receptors on the surface of the cell membrane‚ producing permeability
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Individual Case Study #1 Individual Case Study #1 Assigned Scenerio A 47 year old woman presents to the clinic. She has been menopausal but can ’t deal with the hot flashes anymore. Recently she started to have pain during intercourse. She is Caucasian‚ 5 ’6"‚ and weighs 152 pounds. She is a gravida 2‚ para 2‚ NSVD x 2‚ no complications. You learn in her history that she had breast cancer and had a successful lumpectomy 7 years ago. Her vitals today are 148/82‚ 76‚ 22‚ 97.9 Potential Working
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