Analgesics (painkillers) Examples of analgesics are paracetamol and ibuprofen used to relieve pain. Analgesics work by blocking pain signals going to the brain or by interfering with the brains interpretation of the signals. Side effects may include nausea‚ vomiting‚ drowsiness‚ dry mouth‚ postural hypotension and constipation. Severe side effects may include stomach bleeds‚ confusion‚ hallucinations‚ and addiction. Laxatives Laxatives are used to help people pass stools more easily. There are four major
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natural endorphins‚ which can also be a factor leading to addiction. Side effects from opioid use include mood‚ behavioral‚ physical‚ and psychological symptoms. Symptoms include: depression‚ euphoria‚ irritability‚ pain relief‚ respiratory depression‚ vomiting‚ insomnia‚ constipation‚ addiction‚ mental illness‚ social isolation‚ coma‚ and even death.4 Non-pharmacological treatment for opioid addiction include rehab‚ cognitive behavioral therapy‚ etc.6 Pharmacological options include methadone‚ buprophenone
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Chapter 6 Study Guide Fluids‚ Electrolytes‚ and Acid-Base balance Compartmental Distribution of Body Fluids 2/3 of the body’s water is contained in the ICF‚ the remaining 1/3 is in the ECF ICF fluid volume is regulated by proteins and other non-diffusible organic compounds in cells Interstitial fluids (IF) act as a transport vehicle for gasses‚ nutrients‚ wastes‚ and other materials 14%-16% of body weight Reservoir for maintenance of vascular volume; used during hemorrhage
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Introduction Have you ever followed a court case and been astonished at the outcome and the damages awarded in the case? I believe we have all heard about cases where the plaintiff is awarded a very large sum of money for a case that appears not to warrant the award. Most of these scenarios take place in cases where the tort law applies. According to authors Kubasek‚ Brennan and Browne (2009)‚ tort law is defined as injury that to a person or their property. Tort law is primarily a state law
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PART 3 Methodology Research Design My research approach is: (check one) _____ Descriptive. If descriptive‚ what are your variables? _____ Correlational. If correlational‚ what variable(s) will be correlated & with what other variable(s)? __X__ Quasi-Experimental / Experimental What is (are) the independent variable(s)? What is (are) the dependent variable(s)? My research design is: (describe your study design) Population and Sample
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Meningitis And The Different Types of This Disease Your Name Your College Introduction to Human Biology 1101-01 Prepared for: Professor Braun January 14‚ 2013 Meningitis Meningitis is an infection of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord‚ which is called the meninges‚ and causes inflammation. This inflammation can be caused by a virus‚ bacteria‚ or other microorganisms‚ but can also be causes by certain types of drugs which is very rare. Meningitis is
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Renal Failure Kidneys are unable to remove accumulated metabolites from the blood which leads to altered fluid‚ electrolyte‚ and acid-base balance The cause may be a primary kidney disorder or secondary to a systemic disease May be acute or chronic Acute Abrupt onset and with prompt intervention is often reversible Chronic Develops slowly‚ is the end stage‚ and is not reversible Azotemia Nitrogen (protein) waste in the blood Acute Renal Failure A rapid decline in renal function with
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AYURVEDIC ACTION Di-pana Stimulates digestion Pa-cana Digestive ´Su-lapra´samana Alleviates intestinal spasms and pain Ka-´sahara Stops coughing S´ va¯sahara Prevents asthma Anuloma Redirects the flow of vata downwards Chardinigrahan.a Prevents nausea Hikka¯nigrahan. a Stops hiccups ´Sirovirecana Cleanses the orifices of the head Va-ji-karan.a Increases sexual potency BIOMEDICAL ACTION Carminative‚ expectorant‚ diaphoretic‚ aromatic‚ antinausea‚ diuretic INDICATIONS Digestion Specifically
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In addition‚ it can also be accompanied with nausea‚ vomiting‚ fever‚ leukocytosis‚ and abdominal muscle guarding (Huether & McCance‚ 2012). In the case of client M.E.‚ when she first was admitted by the emergency department she displayed abdominal pain and rebound tenderness in the right upper abdominal quadrant. Additionally‚ she was experiencing some nausea; however‚ her abdomen was non-distended‚ and assessment findings revealed her having a body
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention‚ “signs and symptoms of a concussion may loss of conscious-ness‚ confusion‚ memory loss‚ dizziness‚ double or blurry vision‚ balance issues‚ sensitivity to light or sound‚ and nausea or vomiting.”(Boriboon). Symptoms include nausea‚ vomiting‚ change to athlete’s behavior‚ etc. Because of the serious condition of the brain after a concussion‚ players are expected to sit out 2-4 weeks. Long term effects Conclude first point by talking about how because of the
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