Traumatic Brain Injury Traumatic brain injury‚ also called acquired brain injury or simply head injury‚ is a result of a sudden blow to the head when an external force is applied causing a disruption of the physiological stability of the brain locally. It can also occur when an object pierces the skull and enters the brain tissue and when elevation in the intracranial pressure occurs and potentially dramatic changes in the blood flow within and to the brain. These changes may produce a diminished
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Ethical Issues in Child Psychopharmacology Biological Foundations of Psychology PSY/ 340‚ Diane Snyder Bonita Morales August 20‚ 2008 Introduction Psychopharmacology refers to the study of mood changes‚ sensation‚ thinking and behavior which was induced by pharmaceuticals or drugs. There is both a professional and commercial side to the field of psychopharmacology and contrary to some beliefs their primary study is not just recreational drug‚ but more so of drugs that can help
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|COM 220 | |Pain Pill Addiction | |Ja’de Ford 11/9/08 | Com 220 Research Paper Pain Pill Addiction Each year millions are of Americans are battling a serious addiction with prescription drugs according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration about 6.2 million Americans abuse painkillers‚ sedatives‚ tranquilizers‚ and stimulants - making
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status‚ involves a cardiovascular and respiratory assessment that focuses on response to treatment and identifying signs that indicate deterioration in the patient ’s condition‚ such as an increase in the patient’s heart rate and respiratory rate‚ hypotension and decreased peripheral perfusion such as decreased capillary refill and cool peripheries. The medication regimen that has set up for Mrs. J
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The NCLEX-RN® Cram Sheet This cram sheet contains the distilled‚ key facts about the licensure exam. Review this information just before you enter the testing center‚ paying special attention to those areas where you feel you need the most review. You can transfer any of these facts from your head onto a blank sheet provided by the testing center. We also recommend reading the glossary as a last-minute cram tool before entering the testing center. Good luck. GENERAL TEST INFORMATION 1. Minimum
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Act‚ the Health and Social Care Act (Regulated Activities) and the Essential Standards‚ the RPS Handling Medicines in Social Care Guidelines. 2) Paracetamol – Side effects of paracetamol are rare but can include: • A rash • hypotension (low blood pressure) when given in hospital by infusion (a continuous drip of medicine into a vein in your arm) • liver and kidney damage‚ when taken at higher-than-recommended doses (overdose) Simvastatin can have side effects‚ although
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Chapter 14 Vocabulary: The Autonomic Nervous System 1. Autonomic Nervous System - Consists of motor neurons that innervate smooth and cardiac muscle‚ and glands; make adjustments to ensure optimal support for body activities; operate via subconscious control; also called the involuntary nervous system or general visceral motor system. 2. Preganglionic Neuron – First neuron that resides in the brain or spinal cord. 3. Preganglionic Axon – Synapses with the second motor neuron; thin
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Fall Prevention in the Long Term Care Setting Preventing falls among residents in the long term care healthcare setting requires an all-around approach‚ and the recognition‚ evaluation and prevention of resident falls are significant tasks for all who seek to provide a safe environment in any healthcare setting. It is acknowledged that most of the currently available data‚ research and guidelines on fall prevention are most evident in long-term care settings; however‚ much is applicable for all
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Running head: THE JOINT COMMISSION The Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals Mary Schwantner NUR 206 Professor L. K. 09-20-2012 The Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) is a non-profit organization based in the United States that offers accreditation to health care facilities as well as various health programs. The goal of the organization is to “continuously
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Case Study A 45 year old male was admitted to ICU following an exploratory laparotomy which showed a ruptured appendix and peritonitis. The procedure began as a laparoscopic cholecystectomy but the initial finding was pus throughout the peritoneal cavity and a normal gallbladder. An open exploratory laparotomy where a ruptured appendix was discovered which was removed and a washout was performed. The patient had a two day history of abdominal pain prior to his admission through A&E. He had no
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