on page 177 of the textbook‚ states that Lithium prevents his "disastrous highs" and "diminishes depression". Patients who continue to take Lithium between episodes are significantly less likely to experience a relapse. Potential Side effects: Nausea‚ memory problems‚ weight gain‚ and impaired coordination. Limitations: The nonresponse rate in rapidly cycling patients and patients who exhibit comorbidity with alcohol abuse is as high as 50%. It was also found that at least half of the patients
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Magen Fullwood Instructor Leishman English 1123-5513 6 May 2010 The Use of Medication to Treat Childhood Obesity Experts agree that none of the medications currently being used in the war against childhood obesity miracle cures for the nation ’s nine million obese children. However‚ research generated during the development of these drugs has helped to identify the underlying factors contributing to the continual obesity rates in American children. A reduction in physical education programs
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the cell wall‚ rendered osmotically unstable‚ swell‚ bursts from osmotic pressure; resists the penicillenase action that inactivates penicillins. | EENT: laryngeal edemaSkin: urticaria‚ skin rashes‚ expoliative dermatitisGI: GI disturbances‚ nausea‚ vomiting‚ epigastric distress‚ diarrhea & flatulenceGU: interstitial nephritis and vasculitisHematologic: eosinophilia‚ agranulocytosis‚ anemia‚ thrombocytopeniaOther: hypersensitivity reactions‚ fever | -Perform skin testing before giving the medication
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• Cough. • Sore throat. • Nausea and vomiting. • Diarrhea. • Muscle aches. • Tiredness (fatigue). • Inflammation or redness of the eyes (conjunctivitis). • Shortness of breath. • Difficulty breathing. • Abdominal pain. • Seizures. • Mental confusion. DIAGNOSIS This
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assessment should be completed before assessing the client’s bowel sounds. B. Palpate for abdominal distention. Another assessment should be completed before assessing for distention. C. Correct Observe the color of the emesis. Since the client is vomiting‚ the nurse should first observe the color and appearance of the emesis for any obvious bleeding or other indications of risk to the client’s homeostasis. D. Ask about recent loss of appetite. This information is not a high priority at this time
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Harvesting Risks Table of Contents Ethical Strategy……………………………………………………………………………………………3 Ethical Manner………………………………………………………………………………………….....3 Ethics Code……………………………………………………………………………………………......3 The Consequences………………………………………………………………………………………....4 A Modified Code………………………………………………………………………………………….5 Exporting Pesticides……………………………………………………………………………………….5 The Pros……………………………………………………………………………………………………6 The Cons…………………………………………………………………………………………………...6 Is it Justifiable…………………………………………………………………………………………
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Michele Sanchez ENC1101 Professor Goldberg December 15‚ 2014 Legalization of Medical Marijuana My father is a diabetic and is currently a medical marijuana patient in California due to his poor eating habits. He was prescribed medical marijuana to lower and control his insulin level. In a multicenter collaboration‚ researchers found that regular marijuana use was associated with better blood sugar control in diabetics‚ according to an Elsevier press release (Rizk‚ par.2). The team was able to
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feverish‚ fever‚ aouh‚ mild a fatigue‚ sore throat‚ high fever‚ a runny or sweating‚ stuffy chills‚ a nose‚ severe and cough headaches sore throat‚ colored ‚bodyache pain or with s‚ chils‚ difficulty phelgm ‚ fatigue‚ swallowing swollen nausea‚ ‚glands‚ high vomiting‚ fever‚ severe diarrhea swollen sinus pain‚ lymph fever nodes‚ risses white reapeatedl feelingor yellow y‚ signs of sick‚ a high spots on dehydratio temperatur tonsils‚ n e‚ aching‚ bright painfulred throat‚ muscles‚ swollen headaches
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Introduction AG is 50yo female with a history of Sclerosing Mesenteritits‚ diabetes‚ hypothyroidism‚ smoking and alcohol abuse. She was admitted on 1-27-12 for severe abdominal pain along with nausea and vomiting. CT scan of the abdomen revealed a massive gastric dilation and thickening of the duodenal wall leading to occlusion of the duodenal lumen. I met AG on 2-23-12 when she was three weeks post-operative (post-op)‚ gastrojejunostomy‚ resection of the pancreatic head mass biopsy‚ and
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cholerae. It has a short incubation period‚ from less than one day to five days‚ and produces an enterotoxin that causes a copious‚ painless‚ watery diarrhoea that can quickly lead to severe dehydration and death if treatment is not promptly given. Vomiting also occurs in most patients. Symptoms and diagnosis Rapid heart rate.Loss of skin elasticity (the ability to return to original position quickly
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