Asthma in Emergency setting St. Georges Hospital Emergency Department Cezar Darwiche FY1 Asthma Chronic inflammatory disease of the airways Episodic cough‚ wheezing‚ dyspnea Type I hypersensitivity reaction (Ag cross links IgE on pre-sensitized mast cells and basophils triggering release of vasoactive amines) Types • • • • Extrinsic - Onset in childhood -Triggered by inhaled allergen exposure: Dust mites Cockroaches Cat antigen Molds and pollens Types Intrinsic Early adulthood
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the parable about impotence’s age dependence has been busted with occurrences of erectile dysfunction in more youthful men additionally. This article explores one of the vital therapies that may offer you your sex lifestyles back once more. It’s traditionally believed that impotence is a sexual condition‚ which influences only middle-aged to historic age adult males. Erectile dysfunction is a serious main issue amongst guys and it’s a false notion that young men don’t endure from it. Let’s learn
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Losing your libido? Let Cialis help! What is Cialis? Cialis can be used to treat two different conditions: erectile dysfunction (ED) and urinary issues associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia. Erectile dysfunction is a condition when a man is unable to get or maintain an erection‚ hard enough and long enough to be suitable for sexual activity. Cialis taken just prior to sexual stimulation helps the blood vessels in the penis to relax enough to allow a better blood flow. Benign prostatic hyperplasia
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myasthenic-like reaction associated with DKA. Fructose accumulation and its intolerance. Hyperkalaemia. Hypophosphataemia. Primary adrenal insufficiency is typically accompanied by: Diabetes mellitus. Hypercalcaemia. Sudden recent weight gain. Hypotension. Causes of hypoparathyroidism listed below are true EXCEPT: Post- ? 1 therapy for hyperthyroidism or thyroid cancer. Complication of thyroid and /or parathyroid surgery. Parathyroid solitary (multiple) adenomas. Autoimmune. The following statements
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Write an exhaustive drug information sheet for morphine. The information that should be included: 1- Name: generic‚ trade: According to drugs.com morphine’s trade names are Avinza‚ Kadian‚ MS Contin and the genetic name is morphine sulfate. 2- Pharmacotherapeutics: Burcham and Rosentheal (2016) describe the pharmacotherapeutics of morphine. It is used for moderate to severe acute or chronic pain; it relieves postoperative pain‚ chronic cancer pain‚ and other conditions. Morphine also helps reduce
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Carbachol = cholinomimetic drug that binds and activates the acetylcholine receptor. It is a cholinergic agonist used for treating glaucoma or during ophthalmic surgery. Choline carbamate Positively charged quaternary ammonium compound Not well absorbed in GIT tract and does not cross the BBB Not easily metabolised by cholinesterase 2-5 min onset of action Duration of action 4-8 hours (topical)‚ 24 hours for intraocular administration Parasympathomimetic that sitmulates both muscarinic and
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NCLEX TIPS: When taking a histamine blockers (ex. Tagamet)‚ small frequent feedings are not necessary; should avoid meat extracts‚ aspirin‚ alcohol‚ and caffeinated beverages. Risk factors for developing pneumonia: advanced age‚ immunosuppressed status‚ underlying lung disease‚ bedridden‚ and post-op. When patient is undergoing paracenthesis it’s important that the nurse places a blood pressure cuff on patient’s arm prior to procedure and leave in place through immediate post-procedure time
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early chronic kidney disease? A back ground paper prepared for the UK Consensus Conference on Early Chronic Kidney Disease. Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation‚ 22(9)‚ 8-18. McIntyre‚ C.W. and Burton‚ J.O. (2009) The management of intradialytic hypotension. British Journal of Renal Medicine‚ 14(1)‚ 8-11. Moore‚ H.‚ Reams‚ S.M.‚ Wiesen‚K.‚ Nolph‚ K.D.‚ Khanna‚ R. And Laothonq‚ C. (2003) National Kidney Foundation Council on renal nutrition survey: past-present clinical practices and future strategic
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GI Terminologies Visceral pain; dull poorly localized pain Somatic pain; sharp pain‚ well localized Referred pain; pain experience at a distance from disease process Fetor hepaticus; sweet fecal odor caused by hepatic failure Feculent breath; foul fecal odor caused by severe bowel obstruction Severe halitosis; foul breath odor can be caused by poor dental hygience or neoplasms or esophagus and stomach Jaundice; yellowish discoloration of skin caused by high bilirubin level associated with
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assessment using Abbreviated Mental Test Score (AMTS). Giving the patient risk score 1-20: (Low Risk: 5-11 Medium Risk: 12-15 High Risk: 16-20). Recent change in functional status and / or medications affecting safe mobility / Dizziness / postural hypotension put the patient in Automatic High Risk Status. Part 2– risk factor checklist:(Stapleton et al.‚ 2009). Checklist for risk factors includes Vision‚ Mobility‚ Transfers‚ Behaviors‚ Activities of Daily Living‚ Environment‚ Nutrition and Continence
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