. Methylphenidate‚ also commonly known as Ritalin‚ is classified as a central nervous system stimulant‚ which is used for the treatment of both attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. This drug works by preventing the reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine‚ which results in the increased activity of these two neurotransmitters within the synaptic space‚ which occurs by modulating the activity of the dopamine transporter and the norepinephrine transporter. The prefrontal cortex
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leave behind on the endothelium of an artery‚ platelets accumulate at the area and form a blood clot. This can lead to a complete blockage of the artery and could even block blood flowing to the heart muscle. Therefore‚ this will lead to a myocardial infarction. This substantiates that anything that increases blood pressure‚ also increases the risk of coronary heart disease e.g. being overweight and having an unhealthy diet. Embracing an unhealthy lifestyle can also lead to heart disease‚ for instance
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Coronary Artery Disease Tabatha Turner Practicum I Arkansas Tech University Coronary Artery Disease “Acute coronary syndromes represent a spectrum of clinical conditions that are associated with acute myocardial ischemia” (Gulanick & Myers‚ 2011). Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is one of these clinical conditions that affect approximately 13 million people (Rimmerman‚ 2011). Because coronary diseases are the leading cause of death in men and women‚ nurses need to be involved in the care
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understanding of the mechanisms responsible or of the role played by genetic or environmental factors and the lack of good parameters for stratifying risk. The study by Reinier and colleagues published in the CMAJ has tested the hypothesis that environmental factors‚ such as those found in North American neighbourhoods with lower socioeconomic status‚ are associated with a higher incidence of sudden cardiac arrest.2 The high incidence of cardiac arrest is recognized as the predominant mechanism of sudden cardiac
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vessels get dilated. This reduced blood pressure helps to ease heart failure as it now becomes easier for the heart to pump this blood. Commonly used ARBs are Irbesartan‚ candesartan‚ Losartan‚ Olmesartan‚ Telmisartan‚ valsartan‚ and azilsartan. Mechanism Angiotensin-II is a peptide hormone that increases blood pressure and promotes vasoconstriction especially by causing the muscles around the blood vessels to contract. The vasoconstriction also further causes hypertension. By blocking the binding
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clinic today to seek help in controlling her diabetes. Objective: 1. Past Medical History: • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 for the past 40 years • Hypertension for the past 45 years • Chronic Kidney Disease for the past ten years with neuropathy • Myocardial Infarction in the year 2010 2. Family History: N/A (Not Available) 3. Social History: Patient said she had never smoked and does not drink alcoholic beverages. 4. Allergies/Reactions: N/A (Not Available) 5. Current Medications and Indications: • Lisinopril
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Blood Analysis: Computer Simulation Introduction Blood is a combination of plasma (watery liquid) and red and white blood cells as well as platelets. It is a specialized bodily fluid that supplies essential substances and nutrients‚ such as sugar‚ oxygen‚ and hormones to our cells. Blood analysis can determine how functions of the body are working and if they are working properly. The purpose of this lab is to understand how various ailments‚ locations‚ and blood types can affect blood analysis
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Toxins play a central role in diseases such as; a) Influenza b) Coronary Artery Disease c) Tetanus d) Diabetes Antibiotics are used to treat which of the following sources of infection? a) Bacteria b) Fungi c) Viruses d) All of the above A systemic infection is: a) An infection that is in the bloodstream b) An infection that affects only one organ c) An infection that affects only one body part d) An infection that
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called atherosclerosis. This thickening of the artery wall can take many years‚ eventually completely inhibiting blood flow. Because the blood flow has stopped‚ little oxygen gets to the heart‚ and the myocardial cells therefore die. This is when a heart attack ensues‚ also called a myocardial infarction. 2. Calculate Mr. S’s BMI (25 Points) Mr. S’s BMI is 25.77. I figured this out by using the equation BMI=[(height in inches) x 703 =[(190) x 703 Weight2]
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Ms. Boehmer has systolic heart failure. She has reported symptoms of dyspnea with exertions‚ orthopnea (evidenced by “sleeps on two pillows” at night)‚ fatigue (evidenced by “she often feels tired”) and edema (evidenced by “reports that ankles are often swollen in the evening”) alterations in urination (evidenced by “nocturia X 2 and reports she sometimes has a strong urge to void and does not always make it to the toilet in time”). Physical examinations demonstrate S3 gallop. Cardiomegaly is present
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