1. What is the most likely etiological factor for Mrs. Baksh’s primary hypothyroidism? Explain in detail the pathophysiology of primary hypothyroidism using the complex feedback mechanism. According to the American Thyroid Association‚ the three most common causes to hypothyroidism are: the surgical removal of the thyroid gland‚ radiation treatment and the body attacking thyroid tissue as a result of autoimmune diseases like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (American Thyroid Association‚ 2014). In Mrs. Baksh’s
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LEARNING DISODERS: INTRODUCTION: A learning disorder can defined as a difficulty in an area of cognitive functioning. Learning disabilities are neurological differences in processing information that severely limit a person ’s ability to learn in a specific skill area. Learning disorders/disabilities are the result of actual differences in the way the brain processes‚ understands‚ and uses information. The term "learning disabilities" is used to describe a group of disorders characterized by inadequate
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Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing‚ 8th Edition Chapter 50: Nursing Management: Endocrine Problems Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient with suspected acromegaly is seen at the clinic. To assist in making the diagnosis‚ which question should the nurse ask? a. “Have you had a recent head injury?” b. “Do you have to wear larger shoes now?” c. “Are you experiencing tremors or anxiety?” d. “Is there any family history of acromegaly?” ANS: B Acromegaly causes an enlargement of the hands and feet. Head
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Jess Fritsche Leptospira interrogans; Leishmania donovani; Legionella pneumophila Leptospira interrogans are flexible‚ gram-negative spirochetes (spiral or cork-screw bacteria) with internal flagella that they use to propel themselves by twisting back and forth 1. “They are motile‚ with hooked ends and paired axial flagella (one on each end)‚ enabling them to burrow into tissue. Motion is marked by continual spinning on the long axis” 2. Leptospira cells are encased in a three to five layer
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The Differences and Similarities of Pneumonia and Tuberculosis Pneumonia and tuberculosis have been plaguing the citizens of the world for centuries causing millions of deaths. This occurred until the creation and use of antibiotics become more widely available. These two respiratory infections have many differences‚ which include their etiology‚ incidence and prevalence‚ and many similarities in their objective and subject indicators‚ medical interventions‚ course‚ rehabilitation and effects
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Can a slow continuous intravenous therapy prolong the life of peripheral intravenous cannulae in the clinical setting? Introduction Background There is lack of current research evidence to suggest that continuous infusion also known as to ‘keep vein open’ to a peripheral intravenous cannula will prolong the life expectancy of a cannula. There is much discussion and debate among health care staff over the ability of a continuous infusion to prolong the life of a cannula. Many patients are often
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Pediatric Respiratory Assessment General History General History Questions to Ask -Ask about gestational age -Any past medical history‚ including onset of current s/s. ****recurrent sore throats‚ eczema‚ resp problems at birth -Detailed family hx****chronic resp conditions-asthma -Exposures to enviormental irritants ****pets‚ smoke -Feeding and sleeping patterns -Growth -Milestones for age -International travel Things to Remember Before Assessment of Child -Childs airway is shorter
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The Five Major Compounds That Make Up the Human Body The human body is one of the most complex and fascinating things on this planet. There are five major groups of compounds that compose the human body. These are carbohydrates‚ lipids‚ proteins‚ nucleotides‚ and water. These compounds are all very important to humans and without them humans would not be able to survive. Compounds have many functions that encourage a human cell and a human body to function. Compounds are pure substances
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VCE Chemistry Week 1 - Chemical Analysis (1) Horizen Education February 8‚ 2013 1 1.1 Review: Gravimetric and Volumetric Analysis Gravimetric Analysis Solubilities Always soluble: Usually soluble: Exceptions: Na+ ‚ K+ ‚ NO3− ‚ CH3 COO− ‚ NH+ 4 Cl− ‚ I− ‚ Br− i. Sodium carbonate and Silver nitrate ii. Iron (II) sulfate and Lead (II) nitrate iii. Sodium nitrate and Nickel sulfate iv. Potassium hydroxide and Copper (II) nitrate v. Sodium sul de and Cadmium sulfate Ho
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Professor Kristin Latzo Nutri‚ Health‚ & Wellness w/ Lab 8 February 2014 Water: An Overlooked Essential Nutrient Welcome‚ I am a registered dietician. I have invited you to lunch and learn about‚ what you will select for a yearlong beverage contract from these three choices water‚ Gatorade‚ and Powerade. The role of water in our body are giving cell life‚ where water is a carrier‚ distributing essential nutrients to cells as minerals‚ vitamins‚ and glucose. It also has chemical and metabolic
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