1. Define the signs of adverse reactions- iatrogenic and idiosyncratic reactions *Adverse reactions- any unexpected‚ unintended or excessive response to a medication given at therapeutic dosages (opposed to an overdose) *Latrogenic- an adverse reaction caused by the actions of a prescriber‚ healthcare professional‚ or other specific treatment *Idiosyncratic- an adverse reaction that is abnormal/unexpected to a medication (other than an allergic) that is peculiar to the individual 2. Steps
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Saint Augustine School Page 1 CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION Background of the Study A chronic‚ systemic autoimmune disorder that most commonly causes inflammation and tissue damage in joints (arthritis) and tendon sheaths‚ together with anemia. It can also produce diffuse inflammation in the lungs‚ pericardium‚ pleura‚ and the sclera of the eye‚ and also nodular lesions‚ most common in subcutaneous tissue under
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SMOKING ON CAMPUS Today‚ as in every other day of the year‚ more than 3‚000 adolescents in the United States will smoke their first cigarette on their way to becoming regular smokers as adults (NCI 1994). A number of students on campus are habitual smokers because smoking is addictive; furthermore‚ unless repressed‚ it leads to many health complications. The report by the National Cancer Institute on smoking declares that cigarette smoking in the United States clearly outweighs any other factor
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Target: Smokers and Non Smokers Smoking The use of cigarette smoking is a major aspect of our society. Smoking is used in socializing‚ relaxing‚ and even entertaining. Smoking tobacco is sold in a variety of options‚ the most popular being the cigarette. This report examines the irreversible effects of cigarette smoking on various organ systems and challenges the notion that a few years of exposure to smoking will have no lasting adverse consequences. This is to discourage young people from taking
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Ciprogen Drug Information Ciprogen category: • Human • Antibacterials • Urinary Anti-Infectives Active ingredients: • Ciprofloxacin Ciprogen companies and manufacturers: • Merck • General Drugs House Ciprogen forms‚ composition and dosages: • N / A Indications‚ usages and classification codes: • J01MA02 - Ciprofloxacin There is an additional general information about this medication active ingredient ciprofloxacin: Pharmacological action Broad-spectrum antimicrobial drug of
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MICROENCAPSULATION Microencapsulation: Definition: It is the process by which individual particles or droplets of solid or liquid material (the core) are surrounded or coated with a continuous film of polymeric material (the shell) to produce capsules in the micrometer to millimetre range‚ known as microcapsules. Microencapsulation (Cont.): Morphology of Microcapsules: The morphology of microcapsules depends mainly on the core material and the deposition process of the shell. 1- Mononuclear
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CONSTIPATIONsalivationDRY MOUTHTremors and spasticity GU system: ↓ bladder contraction urinary retention (Antispasmodic) Bronchial dilation Ipratropium (Atrovent)↓ bronchial secretions↓ salivationContraindicated hx glaucoma | Treat Peptic ulcer/ GI hypersecretionIrritable bowel disease (diarrhea)Bronchospasms‚ COPD‚ IncontinenceParkinson DiseaseGiven Preoperatively to decrease salivation and GI secretions to prevent aspiration | Known drug allergyNarrow angle glaucomaMyasthenia gravisAcute
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Hunger‚ Appetite and Satiety Eating behavior is a complex interplay between hunger‚ appetite and satiety. Understanding the factors that affect eating behavior is important for understanding what we eat and why. Need to Eat vs. Want to Eat Hunger is the physiological need for food. Numerous physiological cues tell us we are hungry‚ such as an empty or growling stomach‚ a decrease in blood glucose levels‚ and alterations in circulating hormones (e.g.‚ increased glucagon and ghrelin and decreased
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BRAND NAME GENERIC NAME THERAPEUTIC CLASSIFICATION INDICATION OR USE 1. ADVIL IBUPROFEN anti-inflammatory‚ analgesic and antipyretic Management of mild to moderate pain & inflammation 2. ALAXAN IBUPROFEN PARACETAMOL Analgesics (Non-Opioid) & Antipyretics Relief of mild to moderately severe pain of musculoskeletal origin 3. AMBROLEX AMBROXOL Cough & Cold Preparations Acute exacerbations of chronic & asthmatic bronchitis‚ bronchial asthma & bronchiectasis 4. ARTHRO - - - 5. ASCOF FORTE Vitex negundo
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The Negative Effects of Smoking Literature Review The intent of this review of literature is to show the needs of the further research in how smoking effects the health of the smokers and their families‚ their financial state‚ the environment‚ and people around them. In order to help smokers quit smoking by showing them the reasons of why they should quit smoking and how they can quit. The literature review has shown a gap in the literature and the needs for the further research “the negative
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