Dengue fever‚ also known as breakbone fever‚ is a mosquito-borne infection that causes a severe flu-like illness. There are four different viruses that can cause denguefever‚ all of which spread by a certain type of mosquito. Dengue can vary from mild to severe; the more severe forms include dengue shock syndrome and dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF). Patients who develop the more serious forms of dengue fever usually need to be hospitalized. There are currently no vaccines for Dengue fever. The
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Explain the actions to take if there are suspicions that an individual is being abused If I suspect abuse through noticing a sign of physical abuse or change in the behaviour of an individual‚ I will make sure that I ask the individual what has happened telling the individual the changes that I have noticed. If it is in my place of work and the name of the person that abused the individual is known‚ whether staff or another service user‚ I must also record and report this. I will listen
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INTRODUCTION: Penicillin is the basis for most of the antibiotics in the world just as aspirin is the basis for many drugs. Therefore‚ if there had been only two drugs to invent‚ it would be down to penicillin and aspirin. Hippocrates‚ the father of modern medicine lived sometime between 460 B.C and 377 B.C. Hippocrates has left historical records of pain relief treatments‚ including the use of a powder made from the bark and leaves of the willow tree to help heal headaches‚ pains and fevers.
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I. Introduction Throughout life‚ you will be faced with injuries of every kind‚ whether it is a simple paper cut or a severe chemical burn‚ every accident must be dealt in the right way. First Aid procedure should be initiated through these kinds of situations to prevent complications‚ pain or discomfort. The ability of individuals who first render care to remain calm and respond appropriately can make a significant difference in the outcome for the victim. II. Objectives
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1.1 Legislation The medicines Act (1986) – This act governs the manufacture and supply of medicines. The act also defines the categories of medicines‚ those that can only be supplied with a prescription‚ those that must be supplied by a pharmacist but do not need a prescription and those that can be brought on generally. The Misuse of Drugs Act (1971) - The main purpose of the act is to prevent the misuse of controlled drugs. It puts in place the law that allows the production‚ supply and possession
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with legislation then this could cause the setting to get in trouble with the law and could cause harm to the person who was in need of health and safety requirements could become harmed. 2.1 Identify common types of medication Analgesics e.g. paracetamol Antibiotics e.g. amoxicillin Antidepressants e.g. cipramil Anticoagulants e.g. warfarin 2.2 list conditions for which each type of medication may be prescribed Analgesics are used to relieve pain such as headaches
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Our Lady of Fatima University Case Study on ACUTE GASTROENTERITIS With SOME DEHYDRATION BSN 3Y2-2 Group D Mrs. Carol San Diego‚ RN MAN Clinical Instructor Ong‚ Christopher Allen C. Petalbo‚ Annabelle R. Rallos‚ Kimberly Michelle C. Ramirez‚ Princess mae A. Ramos‚ Ma. Dominique J. Retardo‚ Jeralem A. Reyes‚ Pee Jay A. Rovero‚ Relly Andro L. Rovira‚ Rachel B. Sayson‚ Monica Rizza G. Simbahon‚ Sara Jane A. Sioco‚ Carmela B. INTRODUCTION Acute Gastroenteritis Gastroenteritis
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Biology Assessment: Influenza Structure: Viruses are non-cellular obligate intracellular parasites‚ requiring a living host cell in order to reproduce. A developed viral particle (virion) lacks the metabolic machinery of cells‚ containing just a single type of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) encased in a protein coat or capsid. Viruses can be distinguished by their structure and by the nature of their genetic material (single or double stranded DNA or RNA). Viruses that affect humans are more difficult
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Unit 204 - Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care Outcome 1: Know how to recognise signs of abuse 1.1 Define the following types of abuse. Physical abuse:- Physical abuse is defined as any physical force or violence that results in bodily injury‚ pain‚ or impairment. It includes assault‚ battery‚ and inappropriate restraint. Sexual abuse:- Sexual abuse refers to any action that pressures or coerces someone to do something sexually they don’t want to do. . It can also
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1. ACTIVITY 1 Orientation‚ Organizational Set-Up and Policies MEMBERS OF STAFF or PHARMACY PERSONNEL of MERCURY DRUGSTORE The qualifications in applying to Mercury Drug must be at least a college graduate depending on what position he/she is applying for‚ but except for Pharmacist which must be a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and must be a board passer and has a license‚ must be 21yrs old and above‚ can be married or single‚ has experience in working under pressure‚ and has a pleasing
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