About Toxic Shock Syndrome Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a serious but uncommon infection caused by either Staphylococcus aureus bacteria or by streptococcus bacteria. Originally linked to the use of tampons‚ especially high-absorbency ones and those that are not changed frequently‚ it’s now also known to be associated with the contraceptive sponge and diaphragm birth control methods. TSS also can arise from wounds secondary to minor trauma or surgery incisions where bacteria have been able
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Major Toxic Waste Sites in Texas When thinking about the most polluted states in our country‚ California and New York instantly pop into our mind. What most people don’t know‚ however‚ is that Texas now ranks number one in most categories of pollution. Whether it be increased emissions from refineries in Beaumont‚ large pits filled with contamination at Kelley Air Force Base‚ or polluted water at Lake Sam Rayburn‚ Texas has more than its fair share of toxic waste. Exxon/Mobil‚ one of the nation’s
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Pharmacological Treatment of Medical Disorder Student’s Name Institution’s Name Introduction Mental disorder is an illness of the mind that is characterized by disorganization and confusion in the mind. Mental disorder is by far not realizable early enough‚ for early realization occurs in very minimal instances. In a survey by Harding‚ De Arango‚ Baltazar‚ Climent‚ Ibrahim ‚ Ladrido-Ignacio‚ and Wig (2009)‚ the existence of the ailment
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Chemical equations are the symbolic representations of chemical reactions that are made up of reactants and products. It is made up of the chemical formulas of the reactants and the chemical formula of the products. The reactants are the substances or chemicals that takes part in during a reaction and the products are the chemicals are the substances that result from the chemical reaction. Reactants are on the left side of the chemical equation and the products are on the right side of the chemical
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Psychiatric Disorders‚ Diseases‚ and Drugs Conditions that are characterized by the individual presenting with behaviors that are defined as abnormal are termed psychiatric disorders o psychiatric disease. An abnormal behavior is one that has been defined within the field of mental health as being atypical or unusual. Those patients who are diagnosed as suffering psychiatric disorders or diseases may have altered perceptions of reality or have impaired abilities to interpret reality. This alteration
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head: ASSESSMENT AND RECOMMENDATIONS Chemical Use Assessment/History and Treatment Recommendations Crystal McDaniel-Freeman Liberty University June 30‚ 2014 Chemical Use Assessment/History and Treatment Recommendations Upon careful review of Jay W’s case study‚ a client who is potentially suffering from a substance abuse disorder‚ it is deemed necessary to examine his history‚ compose a chemical use assessment‚ and devise a recommended treatment plan that
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Chemical Imbalance and Depression Melissa Creamer PSYC 3002- Developing a Psychology Perspective Project Draft - Persuasive Paper Capella University mcreamer@capellauniversity.edu October 2012 Introduction According to some Psychologists‚ chemical imbalance can lead to depression and other mental illnesses. It is very unclear that depression is one of the possible symptoms of a chemical imbalance. However‚ chemical imbalance doesn’t lead to every kind of depression seen in the lives of
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Report on TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL OF CHEMICAL WASTES IN CHEM 111.1 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY Submitted by: Christian Manahan Anna Esperanza Legaspi CHEM 180 – X 2nd Semester AY 2012-2013 Date Presented: March 21‚ 2013 Date Submitted: March 22‚ 2013 Prof. Josefina L. Solivas I. Introduction Chemicals have been indispensable in the everyday lives of humans. Their uses have made life easier and better. However‚ their effects on the environment have been accumulating and
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Chapter 6: Chemical Bonds Section 6.1: Ionic Bonding Chemical bond: the force that holds atoms of elements and ions together to become a stable‚ new substance called a compound. -the number of valence electrons determines if an atom will form a chemical bond. -metals tend to give up electrons to other atoms. -nonmetals tend to take electrons from other atoms. -noble gases will not form a chemical bond because these atoms already have a full outer shell of energy. Ionization: the
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11Focused Study Guide for Mood Disorders 1. List the signs & symptoms of anxiety & describe the nurse’s role in managing anxiety in clients. Panic Disorder -Episodes typically last 15 to 30 min Four or more of the following symptoms are present: * Palpitations * Shortness of breath * Choking or smothering sensation * Chest pain * Nausea * Feelings of depersonalization * Fear of dying or insanity * Chills or hot flashes | Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) excessiveWorry > 6 months
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