Acute Gastroenteritis (also called Stomach Flu) • Acute gastroenteritis is a sudden condition that causes irritation and inflammation of the stomac[pic]h and intestines or the gastrointestinal tract. • Viral infection is the most common cause of gastroenteritis but bacteria‚ parasites‚ and food-borne illness (such as shellfish) can also cause acute gastroenteritis. • Fifty to seventy percent of cases of gastroenteritis in adults are caused by the noroviruses while rotavirus is the
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Treatment Topical fluoroquinolones alone or in combination with one or two other antibiotics (aminoglycoside‚ cephalosporin) usually suffices for Blebitis type 1 & 2. The patient should be examined daily for the initial 1-2 weeks as there is always a possibility of rupture of the cystic bleb. Topical antibiotics should be continued for a period of 2-3 months and then tapered. Early bleb related endophthalmitis is caused by Streptococcus epidermidis‚ Staphylococcus aureus‚ Propionibacterium acnes
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dextrocardia was not known beforehand. Another ECG was done that showed similar values. After MRI‚ the patient was diagnosed with dextrocardia situs inversus totalis. In patients with acute ischemic stroke it is essential for quick treatment with intravenous fibrinolytic therapy in response to symptoms. The patient was treated accordingly. «3»
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University of Makati College of Allied Health Studies J. P. Rizal Extension‚ West Rembo‚ Makati City Center of Nursing Name: _____________________________________ Group: _______________________ 1. A 42-year-old client admitted with an acute myocardial infarction asks to see his chart. What should the nurse do first? a. Allow the client to view his chart b. Contact the supervisor and physician for approval c. Ask the client if he has concerns about his care d. Tell the client that
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page 3). Methods of Heroin Use The most common use of heroin is injection. It is injected into the vein using a hypodermic needle. This is the fastest way for heroin to reach the brain and the onset of euphoria takes seven to eight seconds. Intravenous injection gives the greatest intensity. Intramuscular injections give the slowest onset of approximately five to eight minutes. Other forms of use are
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Transforming Care at the Bedside: Adhering to the Ethical Principles of Patient Autonomy‚ Beneficence‚ and Nonmaleficence The Nursing Role Abstract This paper explores several published articles following the national program‚ Transforming care at the Bedside (TCAB)‚ developed by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI); and how it supports the ethical principles of patient autonomy‚ beneficence‚ and nonmaleficence in patients‚ especially
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org/parent/system/medical/test_immunoglobulins.html MayoClinic. (2013.) Mayo Foundation for Medication and Medical Research: The use of Drugs and supplements. Immunoglobulins. [pdf.] Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/immune-globulin-intramuscular-route-intravenous-route-subcutaneous-route/precautions/drg-20067720
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Acetaminophen: It is a pain reliever‚ and also reduces fever. It is used to treat many problems like headache‚ muscle pain‚ back pain‚ tooth pains‚ fevers‚ and colds. Information about the acetaminophen: It’s not to be used‚ if the person is suffering from liver diseases. Avoid taking more acetaminophen then prescribed‚ because the over dose can cause liver damage and death. If you are having these symptoms nausea‚ pain in your upper stomach‚ loss of appetite‚ itching‚ dark urine‚ jaundice‚ clay-coloured
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bloodstream‚ heroin is converted into morphine‚ which mimics the action of endorphins‚ creating a sense of well-being; the characteristic euphoria has been described as an “orgasm” centered in the gut. One of the most common methods of heroin use is via intravenous injection. Next‚ Cocaine is crystalline tropane alkaloids from the leaves of the coca plant. This is the central nervous system stimulant and appetite suppressant‚ resulting in a euphoric sense of happiness and increase energy. This is most often
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Compare and Contrast RN’s and LPN’s Tammy Daniels ENG 121 Composition 1 Instructor Tamara Dorris October 25‚ 2010 COMPARE 2 Compare and Contrast Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses When you compare the differences between an RN and an LPN you must first know what the skills and duties are. The roles of an RN and an LPN somewhat vary. There are‚ however‚ similarities and
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