Antihistamines‚ Decongestants‚ Antitussive‚ and Expectorants Antihistamines: Substances capable of reducing the physiologic and pharmacologic effects of histamine‚ including a wide variety of drugs that block histamine receptors. Indications: Management of: nasal allergies‚ seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis (hay fever)‚ allergic reactions‚ motion sickness‚ Parkinson’s disease‚ sleep disorders. Also used to relieve symptoms associated with the common cold‚ Sneezing‚ runny nose‚ Palliative
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Was there a bacteriological revolution in the 19th century? Introduction The changes in medicine‚ and particularly epidemiology‚ that took place during the 19th century‚ concentrated in the latter half of the century‚ are often referred to as a revolution by medical historians. Here I consider whether these changes exemplify a Kuhnian revolution. To do this I first outline the characteristics of a Kuhnian revolution‚ I will then outline the changes in medical practice over the 19th century. I will
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resulting in auto-digestion of the pancreas (American Pancreatic Association‚ 2010). The most common cause of pancreatitis are biliary tract disease and alcoholism‚ but can result from such things as abnormal organ structure‚ blunt trauma‚ penetrating peptic ulcers‚ and drugs such as sulfonamides and glucocorticoids (American Gastroenterological Association‚ 2010). Pancreatitis may be acute or chronic‚ with symptoms mild or severe. In severe cases‚ hemorrhage‚ infection‚ pseudo cyst‚ and permanent tissue
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Have you ever observed a smoker enjoying the momentary pleasure of nicotine contained in each needed cigarette? He would probably inhale slowly and allow the smoke to travel down his windpipe. Unfortunately‚ along with each cigarette is the need for another cigarette‚ thus furthering the addiction uncontrollably. As his lungs are filling with nicotine‚ his bloodstream is carrying nicotine throughout his body systems‚ adversely affecting the heart and brain. In spite of all the health warnings‚ teenagers
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Medical Specialties Several specialties exist within the field of medicine. I have chosen 8 specialties to describe. These specialties are: neurology‚ cardiology‚ orthopedics‚ ophthalmology‚ gastroenterology‚ urology‚ dermatology‚ and gynecology. Neurologists work with the nervous system. A neurologist studies any disorder that has to do with the nervous system. Neurologists treat patients for a variety of symptoms; patients can be seen for something as minor as lower back pain to something serious
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This advertisement shows rhetorical appeal through the use of logos and pathos. It reinforces the need to stop consuming diet sodas. The picture also appeals to the audience’s sense of life preservation. Aspartame and Donald Rumsfeld are shown in the background surrounded by lightening representing danger on both accounts. The main focus of this propaganda photo advertisement is on the young girl fighting a type of blood cancer. The girl in the photo is unaware of the link between diet soda
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b.pharma INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Drug Omeprazole Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor used in the treatment of dyspepsia‚ peptic ulcer disease (PUD)‚ gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD/GERD)‚ laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR)‚ and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. It was first marketed in the US in 1989 by AstraZeneca under the brand names Losec and Prilosec‚ and is now also available from generic manufacturers under various brand names. AstraZeneca
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Fundamentals of Nursing- Theory hours: 90 Clinical hrs: 325 1. Introduction to Nursing: - Meaning of nursing - Definitions of nursing - Scope of nursing - Role of a nurse - Health Team - Aims of nursing in the hospital and community 2. Nursing Profession - Nursing as a profession - Professional adjustment - Qualities of a nurse - Ethics in nursing 3. History of Nursing - Ancient period - Middle period - Modern
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Anemia ABSTRACT The purpose of this paper is to briefly describe the initial core diagnostic questioning and core set of diagnostic testing related to the patient presenting with anemia. Subjective information and recommended testing are written with consideration of the scope of practice of the family nurse practitioner. In addition‚ three specific case studies are examined. Anemia Core set of subjective questions The healthcare provider should initially obtain a history of any previous
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Functional foods play an important role in daily life as they impart positive effects on health. Foods obtained from fruits and herbs are considered beneficial as they are rich in phytonutrients thereby execute vital functions in maintenance of health and prevention of diseases. Nowadays‚ consumers are more focused towards health boosting products due to increased awareness regarding healthy diet. Consistent ingestion of these foods are interconnected with lower incidence of various degenerative
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