Other causes of cardiogenic shock include left ventricular failure‚ dysrhythmias‚ myopathies including valves‚ cardiac tamponade‚ pericarditis‚ pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary embolism (Ignatavicius‚ 2010). Pathophysiology Cardiogenic shock has a downward spiraling pathophysiology that ultimately leads to hypoxemia and
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Alzheimer’s Disease Wendy Raney Walden University NURS 6501‚ N-19‚ Advanced Pathophysiology May 10‚ 2015 Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible and progressive disease of the brain that gradually destroys thinking and memory skills. The disease eventually leads to the inability to carry out simple activities of daily living. Pathophysiology There are 3 forms of AD: early-onset‚ early-onset familial‚ and lateonset Early-onset familial AD is linked to mutations
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A healthy diet is one that helps maintain or improve health. It is important for lowering many chronic health risks‚ such as obesity‚ heart disease‚ diabetes‚ hypertension and cancer.[1] A healthy diet involves consuming appropriate amounts of all essential nutrients and an adequate amount of water. Nutrients can be obtained from many different foods‚ so there are numerous diets that may be considered healthy. A healthy diet needs to have a balance of macronutrients (fats‚ proteins‚ and carbohydrates)
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is applied to calculate the burden of disease in terms of disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs). With conservative assumptions applied to the calculation methods‚ it is estimated that DALYs lost from environmental noise are 61 000 years for ischaemic heart disease‚ 45 000 years for cognitive impairment of children‚ 903 000 years for sleep disturbance‚ 22 000 years for tinnitus and 654 000 years for annoyance in the European Union Member States and other western European countries. These results
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NS 3205 Study Guide for Final Exam Chapter 42 Care of Patients with Hematologic Problems 1. Identify the etiologies and clinical manifestations common to all types of anemia. (See Table 42-1 p 870 and Chart 42-1 p 871) Common Cause Sickle cell disease: autosomal recessive inheritance of two defective gene alleles for hemoglobin synthesis Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency anemia: X-linked recessive deficiency of enzyme G6PD Autoimmune hemolytic anemia: abnormal
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Science Division Course Offerings Astronomy (AST) AST 220. INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY 4 cr. hrs.‚ Lec. 3‚ Lab. 2 This course covers the history of astronomy and the development of astronomical thought leading to the birth of modern astronomy and its most recent development. Emphasis is placed on the coverage of astronomical instruments and measuring technologies‚ the solar system‚ the Milky Way galaxy‚ important extra galactic objects and cosmology. Laboratory is required. Biology (BIO) BIO 103
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disease. 3. Identify the needed care for hyperthyroidism 4. Give certain manifestations for hyperthyroidism 5. Arrange the schematic diagram/pathophysiology of hyperthyroidism 6. Construct preventive measures for hyperthyroidism II. Subject Matter: Topic: Hyperthyroidism Subtopics: 1. Simple anatomy and physiology of thyroid gland and pathophysiology of hyperthyroidism 2. Signs and symptoms 3. Management a. Diet b. Activities c. Drugs 4. Surgical management a. Types b. Pre-op and post-op
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Unit 13: Understand the Process and Experience of Dementia Unit code: DEM 301 Unit reference number: J/601/3538 QCF level: 3 Credit value: 3 Guided learning hours: 22 Unit summary This unit provides the knowledge of the neurology of dementia to support the understanding of how individuals may experience dementia. Learners taking the Dementia pathway in the Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England must take this unit. Assessment requirements This unit must
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SUMMARY NOTES HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT UNIT 4 * definitions of developed and developing countries according to WHO‚ including high/low mortality strata Developing countries are defined as those countries that have not achieved significant industrial growth relative to increase in population and GDP remains relatively low. As a result‚ standard of living is low and formal structures such as governments and education are often unstable. (e.g.: Sierra Leone‚ South Africa‚ Bangladesh‚ Afghanistan
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Science in Nursing‚ also called BSN‚ is a four-year degree obtained at a university. It includes the same areas of study and has the same license upon completion of the NCLEX as the ADN nurse‚ but delves further into nursing theory as well as pathophysiology and technical skills. Many employers require the bachelor’s degree for higher positions in nursing such as clinical managers and nurse specialists. Differences in competencies between nurses prepared at the associate-degree level versus
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