There are about 1.2 million abortions in the United States each year. Abortion is one of the most common medical procedures performed in the United States each year. More than 40% of all women will end a pregnancy by abortion at some time in their reproductive lives Most abortions are performed after your health care professional takes a brief and targeted medical history. Before you have this procedure‚ you will be asked questions about prior pregnancies and any treatment or care during the current
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completely understood and is complex. The main etiologic factors are believed to be an abnormal LES pressure and increased reflux during temporary LES relaxation. The inner lining of the stomach is protected from the acid “by the presence of prostaglandins present in gastric mucus that inhibit gastric secretion‚ stimulate bicarbonate ion secretion‚ and enhance blood flow” (O ’Malley‚ 2010). The stomach is also protected by “tight intracellular junctions and a mucin layer over epithelial cells”
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acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) is a salicylate drug often used as an analgesic to relieve minor aches and pains‚ antipyretic to reduce fever‚ and as an anti-inflammatory. It is also used as an anti-platelet agent. It works by preventing the synthesis of prostaglandins by inhibiting both the cyclooxygenase–1 (COX–1)‚ which mediates platelet aggregation‚ gastric protection‚ and induction of renal function and cyclooxygenase–2 (COX–2) isoenzymes‚ which mediates tissue inflammation. Aspirin is in a class of medications
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Brandi Phelps ENG 101 February 20‚ 2014 Pow! There it hits you like a gunshot to the heart. All you can think about is how did you let this happen? Why me? How are you going to take care of a child that you are not ready for? Then abortion pops in your mind‚ thinking that will be the best‚ fastest way to fix the unwanted problem‚ but it is not. Nothing good comes from aborting that is why it should be illegal. There are many reasons why but the three main reasons why I believe it should be
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Essay: Misuse of medication Dirk J Booysen Introduction. The extent of the problem of medication misuse can perhaps be realised most fully when considering that it involves not only prescribed drugs and medications‚ but also polypharmacy (using more than one drug concurrently)‚ self-diagnosis which leads to over the counter (OTC) self-medication or the dispensing of medication by a pharmacist without an accurate diagnosis or recommendations for the correct use of the medication‚ and the nonmedical
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than 1wk‚ occult bleeding‚ GI bleed‚ sepsis‚ steroids= risk for GI lesions * Overview * Antacids * MOA * Neutralize gastric acidity * Low dose- promote defenses by stimulating secretion of mucus‚ prostaglandins‚ HCO3 from cells inside gastric glands * Indications * ACUTE relief of peptic ulcer‚ gastritis‚ gastric hyperacidity‚ heartburn * Contraindications * Severe renal failure * Electrolyte
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Incidence- the number of NEW CASES of cancer diagnosed per year Prevalence- the number of CASES OF CANCER EXISTING in the population during the year Mortality- the number of DEATHS attributed to a particular type of cancer per year Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death Lung cancer rates are climbing among women and leveling off in men Mortality for breast and prostate cancer are dropping Cancer is a generic term for a disease with 3 key features-ability to proliferate indefinitely
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Toxins play a central role in diseases such as; a) Influenza b) Coronary Artery Disease c) Tetanus d) Diabetes Antibiotics are used to treat which of the following sources of infection? a) Bacteria b) Fungi c) Viruses d) All of the above A systemic infection is: a) An infection that is in the bloodstream b) An infection that affects only one organ c) An infection that affects only one body part d) An infection that
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Asthma Teaching Principles I am to conduct a family teaching session. How I describe the content‚ including the pathophysiology‚ to a patient depends on the patient’s level of education and experience with asthma. Is this a new diagnosis for this patient? Is this diagnosis new for this family? Is the patient a healthcare professional or in the case of a child‚ are the parent’s healthcare professionals? Patients learn the best when they are
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Immunosuppressive Immunosuppressive drugs drugs Immunosuppressive Immunosuppressive Drugs Drugs O tli Outline of Lecture Topics: fL t T i 1. Immune Responses 1 Immune Responses 2. Classes of Immunosuppressive Drugs Bertram G Katzung‚ 11th Edition. Chapter 55‚ pp 963-986. Immunosuppressive Immunosuppressive Drugs drugs g 1. IMMUNE RESPONSES A. Normal Immune Responses Protect host from infections‚ pathogens‚ and to eliminate disease. Protection from infection and disease is provided by the
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