STUDY What is the likely explanation for almost fainting on standing? What is the phenomenon called? Cleveland almost fainting when he stood up because the blood flow to his brain was interrupted. He is most likely experiencing orthostatic hypotension‚ this happens when you blood pressure decreases upon standing. Disorders affecting which systems can be responsible for sensations of tiredness and weakness. Disorders affecting the immune system‚ cardiovascular system‚ muscular system‚ respiratory
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renal dysfunctions or metabolic disorders Medications affecting Surgery Anticoagulants like aspirin and NSAIDS should be discontinued 2 weeks Tranquilizers may cause hypotension and shock Antibiotics like aminoglycosides may intensify effects of anesthesia Diuretics may cause electrolyte imbalance antiHPN may cause hypotension Psychological
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Ancillary drugs used in surgery Ancillary drugs are drugs that are used in conjunction with general anaesthetics. Although termed as ancillary drugs‚ these drugs play an integral role in every surgical operation. Ancillary drugs serve multiple functions in surgery and can enhance the surgical procedure and patient safety. To most patients‚ the prospect of an impending surgical operation leads to preoperative anxiety‚ especially given that the outcome of the surgery is unpredictable (Valenzuela
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5-alpha reductase inhibitors. The medications in this category shrink prostate by preventing hormonal changes that cause prostate growth. The mechanism of action is that 5-alpha reductase inhibitor medication blocks the conversion of testosterone to DHT resulting in lower intraprostatic levels of DHT. This process causes change in epithelial cell of the transition zone. This process leads to inhibition of prostatic growth‚ involution‚ and apoptosis. Eventually‚ prostate volume and progression of
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MEDICATION SIMULATION (DRUG STUDY) CASE of PATIENT: Hypertensive Urgency GENERIC NAME: Amlodipine besylate BRAND NAME: norvasc DOSE: 10mg/1tab twica a day AVAILABILITY: Tablet TIMING: 8am-6pm ROUTE: Oral ACTION INDICATION/s SPECIAL PRECAUTION/s CONTRAINDICATIONS SIDE EFFECTS NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES Inhibits calcium ion influx across cardiac and smooth muscle cells‚ thus decreasing myocardial contractility and oxygen demand; also dilates coronary arteries and arterioles
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Generic Name Cefepime Cefpirome Trade Name Maxipime Bacirom‚ Cef-4‚ Cefir‚ Morcef‚ Romicef Classification Fourth-generation Cephalosporin‚ semi-synthetic‚ broad spectrum‚ cephalosporin antibiotic for parenteral administration. Fourth-generation cephalosporin Mechanism of Acton Bactericidal: inhibits synthesis of bacterial cell wall‚ causing cell death. It is the best beta-lactam for IM administration; has poor capacity to cross blood-brain barrier and thus is not used for treatment
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Even though hypothermia increases the attraction between hemoglobin and oxygen‚ it does not weaken tissue oxygen extraction (Kiran et al‚ 2014). Control hypotension Controlled low blood pressure is another way of reducing blood loss. This method is done by reducing the cardiac output or systemic vascular resistance (Kiran et al‚ 2014). Hypotension can result from taking specific types of medications such as isoflurane (inhaler)‚ propofol‚ and nitroglycerin
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due to lack of energy and provkes diseases such as hypotension and hypoglicemia Moreover‚ the diet compulsive can also create some problems such as malnutrition due to lack of enough food required by the body. Furthermore‚ when a person does not have a balanced diet needed to support their daily activities‚ such as vitamin carbohydrate and protein‚ this can cause a weakness in the body due to lack of energy and cause diseases such as hypotension and hypoglycemia. In conclussion‚ I personally believe
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Patients given EREM in clinical trials after hip replacement had significant less supplemental opioid requirement after surgery than placebo39. Furthermore‚ the needs for rescue medications were minimal with less instances of hypotension. Other potential advantages of EREM include no epidural catheter or pump related issues which can create gaps in analgesia postoperatively. The absence of epidural and patient controlled analgesia pump technology theoretically reduces opportunities
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change in medical status could have been due to spontaneous rupture of membranes (SROM)‚ anaphylactic reaction and acute hypotension. SROM is defined rupture of the fetal membranes on their own. This is often referred to by mother’s a “my water broke.” Anaphylactic reactions have a rapid onset and may cause death. Signs and symptoms include shortness of breath and hypotension which normally occur within minutes of the onset of the reaction. In AFE‚ it is believed that a breakdown in the placental
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