infection. Two of the most common viral infections it precedes is influenza‚ "the flu"‚ and chicken pox. A now-familiar warning on bottles of aspirin‚ most notably Tylenol‚ is not to give Tylenol to a child who is recovering from the chicken pox‚ a fever‚ or any other viral infection. The link between aspirin and Reye’s Syndrome and is not fully understood‚ but all reported cases of Reye’s Syndrome include a child who has received aspirin before infection. Symptoms of Reye’s Syndrome may
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surgery and the recovery of his leg that he bashed in a softball game. So they went down to Greenly Colorado for a pastor board meeting in February of 2003‚ but the family made it into a family vacation too. Before the trip Colton was running a high fever and was throwing up but right before the trip it stopped. That is a sign of the appendix bursting soon‚ but they did not know that. Then during dinner it came back and he was throwing up uncontrollably. They then rushed him to the doctor to find that
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Medical Issues of WWI During World War I‚ there were many issues that surrounded the health of troops. The lack of medical advancement and the knowledge of it‚ then the struggle of keeping ones self-healthy throughout combat were key points to survival. During World War I in less than a year‚ American troops suffered more than 318‚000 injuries 120‚000 were counted as casualties. The front line soldiers are always at the highest risk in any war. With World War I though‚ trench warfare was a dangerous
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girls is 14-16 and boys 16-18. After initial contact with the virus‚ there is an incubation period of 4-6 weeks and then the symptoms start appearing. Symptoms include fever‚ sore throat and lymph adenopathy (swollen and tender lymph nodes). Mono may be called glandular fever as well because of the swelling in the lymph nodes. Fevers can get as high as 102 degrees Fahrenheit and may remain high for 3-4 weeks. Other symptoms include enlargement of the spleen and liver‚ fatigue‚ loss of appetite‚ periorbital
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Biol 2402 NAME ______________________________ CASE STUDY FOR LAB TEST 2 SECTION ____________________________ Raymond‚ a 50 yo pilot‚ was working a transatlantic flight when he noticed an uncommon stiffness and pain in his left leg. Upon rubbing the area he noticed it felt hot. He had played touch football the day before so he passed it off as soreness or a bruise. He also remembered that he had been stung by a bee during the match and that area was also red and swollen with a hard knot
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patient.Rationale: Reduces the risk of spreading the infectionEncourage patient to cover mouth and nose during coughs or sneezes.Rationale: Prevents the spread of infection via airborne dropletMonitor patient temperature‚ degree‚ and pattern.Rationale: Fever patter aids in the disease process and diagnosis.Observe for
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functioning to care received by individuals. Case Facts. A certain woman aged 65 years decided to take a trip to Harare the capital city of Zimbabwe. She stayed in Harare for two weeks then flew back to London. Afterwards‚ she reported of having fever whereby blood tests confirmed she had malaria infection. Her GP also noted she was Obese with high blood pressure besides Osteoarthritis.
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AZITHROMYCINE Generic name: Azithromycin Trade (Brand) names: Zithromax • Canadian trade name: Apo-Azithromycin Available forms: • Injection: 500 mg • Powder for oral suspension: 100mg/5 ml‚ 200mg/5ml; 1‚000 mg/Packet • Tablets: 250 mg‚ 500 mg‚ 600 mg Drug classification: • Pharmacoterapeutic: Macrolide • Clinical: Antibiotic Action: Azithromycin prevents bacteria from growing by interfering with their protein synthesis. Azithromycin binds to the
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Report on how to accurately measure and record the vital signs on a client: Temperature Objectives: Theoretical knowledge on how to take the temperature. What is temperature? Why is temperature taken? Factors that influence your temperature. Where can temperature be taken from? Symptoms of Pyrexia. Procedure to take the task Findings Analysis Evaluation of the process Vital signs are the basis of Nursing. They are taken to measure the
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What would you do if‚ for example‚ you had a lot of money? Never mind your chances of having lots of money are just slightly better than the chances of being abducted by aliens. Even so‚ having a lot of money is a favourite daydream for a lot of us. If had a lot of money‚ I would like to buy a bungalow for my family to live as my current house is quite small. I will provide a luxurious life for my parents as they had taken care of me since birth. I will also provide enough money for my siblings
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