Unit 1 Case Study Addison’s disease is from a result from damage to the adrenal cortex. These two adrenal glands are located on top of the kidneys‚ where they are enclosed in a fibrous capsule and a cushion of fat. . The have an outer portion‚ called the cortex‚ which is a glandular tissue derived from embryonic mesoderm. The inner portion called the medulla‚ which is more like a knot of nervous tissue than a gland and it is part of the sympathetic nervous system. The adrenal
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Medication Focused Case Study Patient Overview M.S. is a 35-year-old female who came into urgent care at Kaiser Permanente Riverside. She presented with a sore ankle that was causing her problems after accidently twisting it by missing a step in going down a set of stairs. The only prior medical history that M.S. has is a history of asthma that is currently managed with appropriate medications. Even though she has a history of asthma‚ she reports smoking cigarettes and often drinks alcohol.
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itself. Some examples of anorexia nervosa complications are cardiovascular problems‚ hematological changes‚ gastrointestinal problems‚ neurological problems‚ dental changes‚ and skeletal maturation. Cardiovascular problems such as bradycardia and hypotension are frequent manifestations of starvation in anorexics. Hematological changes such as anemia are found in anorexics. Constipation is a type of gastrointestinal problem that is a very common feature of anorexia nervosa. Some neurological problems
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Chapter 37 Bronchodilators and Respiratory Drugs A. Diseases of the Lower Respiratory Tract * COPD * Asthma * Emphysema * Chronic bronchitis B. Bronchial Asthma * Recurrent and reversible shortness of breath * Occurs when the airways of the lungs become narrow as a result of: * Bronchospasms * Inflammation of the bronchial mucosa * Edema of the bronchial mucosa * Production of viscid mucus * Alveolar ducts/alveoli remain open‚ but airflow to
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EMERGENCY NURSING Your guide in becoming an Emergency Nurse INTRODUCTION According to Emergency Nurses association‚ Emergency nursing is a specialty area of the nursing profession like no other. To provide quality patient care for people o all ages‚ emergency nurses must possess both general and specific knowledge about health care to provide quality patient care for people of all ages. Emergency nurses must be ready to treat a wide variety of illnesses or injury situations‚ ranging from
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Classification and Action | Nursing Implications andMajor Side Effects | Why is this client receiving this drug? | Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) | 200-1‚600mg qd PO | Conventional AntipsychoticDopamine antagonists‚ only works on positive symptoms | Sedation‚ Hypotension‚ AnticholinergicErectile Dysfunction‚ tell patient to wear sunscreen | Schizophrenia‚ to decrease psychotic symptoms. Good for sexually preoccupied and aggressive males | Haloperidol (Haldol) | 2-20mg qd PO100mg q4weeks IM | Conventional Antipsychotic
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Abstract Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder associated with problems such as tremors‚ rigidity‚ slowness of movement‚ and also muscle stiffness (Pinel‚ 2008). Its foundation is based on the implications made by James Parkinson‚ the founder of the brain disorder. Many symptoms can be described within this disorder and to some extent‚ some causes can able be defined. Treatment then becomes easier to invent or find as causes and symptoms are apparent. This research paper will attempt to discuss
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Unit 5 task 3 (P5 M2 D2) – explain the concept of homeostasis‚ discuss the probable homeostatic response to changes in the internal environment during exercise‚ how homeostatic mechanisms control temperature‚ breathing and heart rate and evaluate the importance of homeostasis in maintaining healthy functioning of the body. Homeostasis Homeostasis is the maintenance of a constant internal environment in organisms. It involves volume of blood and tissue fluid within restricted limits‚ it also maintains
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Symbicort - Budesonide and Formoterol Beta2 Agonist‚ Corticosteroid‚ Inhalant (Oral) Formoterol relaxes bronchial smooth muscle by selective action on beta2 receptors with little effect on heart rate. Formoterol has a long-acting effect. Budesonide is a corticosteroid which controls the rate of protein synthesis‚ depresses the migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes/fibroblasts‚ and reverses capillary permeability and lysosomal stabilization at the cellular level to prevent or control inflammation
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Running Head: NURSING CASE STUDY. AS‚ is a 74 year old male. He is married and has 3 children‚ and a few grand children. He lives in south bend with his wife and his youngest daughter. He seemed to be a family man. His family was in and out of the hospital while he was there. He is a very outspoken person; his family was very supportive.AS‚ formally worked for the city but is now retired. He is a full code with no known drug allergies. He presented to the emergency room with a fever
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