Adolescents and Suicide Claudia vartgess Alliant International University Abstract Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people ages 13 to 24. In recent years‚ suicide has increased at an alarming rate in adolescents. One in five teenagers in the United States considers suicide‚ in 2003‚ 8 percent of adolescents attempted suicide. It can affect teens from all races‚ both genders‚ and socioeconomic groups. According to a 2004 report distributed by the National Institute of
Premium Suicide Mental disorder Psychiatry
a few. Sepsis is generally uncommon in pregnancy‚ the increasing obesity rates and other pre-existing morbidities including anemia and diabetes in pregnancy are expected to add to the already increase in sepsis rates. (PPG’s) What is the pathophysiology of
Premium Childbirth Pregnancy Demography
excessive intake of saturated fatty acids‚ obesity‚ lack of exercise‚ etc. For the first time‚ an Indian plant known as Aloe vera belonging to the Liliacee family along with the Husk of Isabgol‚ was tried on five thousand patients who had proved ischaemic heart disease due to atherosclerosis and the above two herbal medicines proved to be very effective when mixed with wheat flour paste before
Premium Blood sugar Hypertension Myocardial infarction
Mount Carmel College of Nursing Columbus‚ Ohio Nursing 521: Advanced Pathophysiology CASE STUDY#1: CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE Stephanie Barber September 21‚ 2011 INITIAL HISTORY: 66 year-old white male increasing shortness of breath over the last month noticed feet and ankles swelling by end of the day has occasional episodes of chest tightness has been waking up in the middle of the night with acute
Premium Hypertension Myocardial infarction Cardiology
Running head: CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE Congestive Heart Failure – Case Study Pathophysiology – BSRN – 420 Instructors: October 10‚ 2010 Report on Congestive Heart Failure The heart is a muscle‚ the most important one in the body. It works like a pump; it receives blood from the body and pumps the blood into the lungs‚ where it receives oxygen. This oxygen rich blood is then pumped out in to the body system to nourish the body. Congestive heart failure occurs when this pumping
Premium Heart Heart failure Blood
which is a life-threatening condition unless it is treated and fluids are replaced. Pathophysiology: The mechanisms potentially responsible for viral diarrhea include lysis of enterocytes‚ interference with the brush border function that leads to malabsorption of electrolytes‚ stimulation of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP)‚ and carbohydrate malabsorption. For bacterial gastroenteritis‚ the pathophysiology involves the elaboration of toxin by enterotoxigenic pathogens and the invasion and inflammation
Premium Dehydration
The primary intervention of SIADH includes fluid restriction. In case of acute episodes of SIADH‚ diuretics such as IV Mannitol and IV Furosemide may be given to promote diuresis and free water clearance. In severe cases‚ a hypertonic infusion such as 3% NaCl is administered intravenously for 36-48 hours or until the lab results shows an improved Na level. (Porth‚ 2009). Physiological action and possible complications: Furosemide works by blocking the absorption of sodium‚ chloride‚ and water
Premium Kidney Urine Electrolyte
National response to passive smoking in enclosed public places and workplaces A Background Paper National Public Health Partnership Legislation Reform Working Group Endorsed by the Australian Health Ministers’ Advisory Council November 2000 National response to passive smoking: Background Paper Acknowledgments The National Public Health Partnership would like to acknowledge the input to the development of this paper that was provided by a number of people. In particular‚ we acknowledge the
Premium Smoking Tobacco smoking Tobacco
Pharmaceuticals ERT Pharmaceuticals- Extended Response Task Table of Contents 1.0 ABSTRACT 3 2.0 INTRODUCTION 3 2.1 The background information of Aspirin 3 2.11 History 3 2.12 chemical structures 4 2.2 The background information of Acetaminophen 5 2.21 History 5 2.22 Chemical Structures 6 3.0 BODY 6 3.1 Synthesis 6 3.11 Synthesis of Aspirin 6 3.12 Synthesis of Acetaminophen 7 3.2 Mechanism of Action in Human Body 9 3.2.1 Pain as a warning system 9 3.2.2 Aspirin 9 3
Premium Aspirin Paracetamol
Approach to Care: Cancer Crystal Fore Grand Canyon University: NRS 410v Pathophysiology and Nursing Management of Clients Health November 9‚ 2014 Approach to Care: Cancer Devastation and fear of the known are common feelings for those who receive news of having Cancer. Every year‚ over a million people will be diagnosed with cancer annually according to the American Cancer Association. When first receiving a cancer diagnosis‚ it is difficult for clients and loved ones to really understand any
Premium Cancer Breast cancer Metastasis