100 mg/m2 with Neulasta given on day two. However‚ if he does not tolerate the increased dose we will go back to 75 mg/m2. Potential side effects of the chemotherapy may include and are not limited to febrile neutropenia‚ other cytopenias‚ peripheral neuropathy‚ renal insufficiency‚ liver insufficiency‚ secondary malignancies and temporary alopecia. Patient voiced understanding above plan and wishes to continue with the Taxotere every three weeks. I will repeat a CT scan after his fourth cycle.
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McCance and Huether (2014) defined Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS) as a continuum of physiologic derangements characterized by dynamic alterations of two or more organs’ function in a state of critical illness. As the name indicates‚ MODS is a syndrome and not a specific health condition since it involves various organs. In the past‚ “multiple organ failure” was the term used to describe the condition until it became apparent that it was misleading since normal physiological function of
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In 1953‚ Scientists at the German pharmaceutical company Chemie Grunethal discovered Thalidomide (alpha-phthalimido-glutarimide) whilst trying to create an effective anticonvulsant. After testing thalidomide on laboratory animals‚ Thalidomide was marketed as a sedative in 1956. Further research was done on Thalidomide at Chemie Grunethal‚ and‚ during this new round of research‚ it was found that the drug inhibited morning sickness. By 1957 the company was aggressively marketing Thalidomide as a panacea
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muscles 2. Can you see any common features in Annie’s signs and symptoms? All relate to nervous system 3. Why is Annie having problems breathing? She was walking up flights of stairs 4. What are the possible reasons for Annie’s condition? Peripheral Neuropathy‚ multiple sclerosis Part II: 1. What additional vital signs or symptoms does Annie exhibit? Double vision‚ drooping eyelids‚ strange sleeping habits 2. From the internet‚ find a picture that shows the mammalian spinal cord in cross section
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Restless Legs Syndrome I. History of Disorder Restless legs syndrome is a neurological disorder that has been studied for hundreds of years. The earliest documentation of the syndrome was recorded nearly 400 years ago by Thomas Willis‚ a 17th century English physician who served King Charles II. Willis described cases of people having trouble sleeping because of constant contractions of tendons in the legs. Soreness resulted from these contractions and would hinder sleep for days at a time. The
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DRUGS TO TREAT CANCERS & DRUGS TO TREAT NAUSEA AND VOMITING OBJECTIVES 1. State the rationale for the use of antineoplastic agents in the treatment of cancer. Antineoplastic agents (cell cycle specific or cell cycle nonspecific) target rapidly growing cells – malignant cells rapidly divide (uncontrolled growth) and are unable to repair DNA damage. Also used as adjuvant for post-excision of tumor to prevent recurrence of cancer. 2. Outline the phases of the cell division cycle. G0 Phase:
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( 2069 words ) Choose a medical condition that interests you and research it. Write about the possible uses of hypnosis in the treatment of the condition as you see them. Author: MARIANA DUMITRIU Tutor: ALAN DAVIDSON Course Code: BOURN1S Bournemouth‚ March 2012 This essay will aim to compile the hypnotherapy approaches in the treatment of the autoimmune diseases. I have a personal interest in this area‚ which prompted me to research this particularly
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CLINICAL SUMMARY: DOI: 5/31/2016. The patient is a 41-year-old male senior technician who sustained a work-related injury while working with high-pressure drilling equipment‚ he was struck in the leg with piece of metal from high-pressure hydraulic hose. Patient is status post left lower extremity lateral subcutaneous fasciotomy‚ excisional debridement and washout on 05/31/16. CT scan of the cervical spine dated 06/29/2016 showed mild degenerative changes at C5-6 level. Per the medical report
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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease‚ which means the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. This leads to long-term (chronic) inflammation. Lupus nephritis is kidney inflammation caused by SLE. Up to 60% of people with SLE are diagnosed with Lupus nephritis which can lead to significant illness and even death[1]. Signs and symptoms of lupus nephritis may include elevated blood pressure‚ foamy urine‚ edema. Lupus nephritis is diagnosed based on urinalysis‚
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and researcher at the University of Pennsylvania. (bachhuber) Relieves nausea which can help people suffering from side effects from chemotherapy Used to give cancer patients an appetite New study shows that marijuana relieves HIV-related peripheral neuropathy The findings are comparable to clinically proven oral drugs for chronic neuropathic pain. Vaporization a safe form of “smoking” carbon monoxide levels were significantly reduced with vaporization compared with smoked marijuana New studies show
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