Introduction Methotrexate is a medication that acts by blocking a certain enzyme. Methotrexate is a synthetic medication used to treat some malignancies and autoimmune illnesses. This study will look at Methotrexate’s chemical structure‚ mechanism of action‚ classification as an inhibitor‚ and detrimental effects on metabolism. Chemical Structure and Classification Methotrexate (MTX) is a synthetic chemical that acts as a folic acid antagonist. The chemical structure is similar to that of folic acid
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Classification of Body Membranes Exercise 1: The Microscopic Structure of Cutaneous Membranes 1. 2. Observations: Sketch your observations from the microscope slide in the lab report assistant. Indicate the keratinized layer on the sketch and describe the observed structures and cells. Questions: A. What is keratin? The fibrous protein that helps give the epidermis its protective properties B. Why is the skin keratinized? To help protect itself Exercise 2: Microscopic Structure of Mucous
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diagnosis seems a strong consideration‚ electromyography‚ single fiber EMG‚ and serologic tests(test clear portion of the blood) may be used. It is standard procedure to test patients with myasthenia gravis for other autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis‚ scleroderma‚ and lupus because they are more susceptible to them also. At this time there is no cure for myasthenia
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Should parents lose custody of their morbidly obese children? One of three American children is morbidly obese. Morbid obesity is when weight gain is getting out of control effecting children physical and emotional is damaged. Obesity can cause numerous health problems like high blood pressure‚ cholesterol‚ and sleep apnea. Over the last years Americans obese continues to rise and neither parents nor society is doing anything about it. Government or society needs to do something about it if parents
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How to Get Rid Of Cottonmouth Though dry mouth is unpleasant‚ there are ways to feel better and make a return to a healthier and more pleasant mouth. Some of your questions may be answered here: Identifying Cottonmouth What is cottonmouth? You may have cottonmouth if you are experiencing chapped lips‚ difficulty swallowing‚ thirst‚ cough‚ hoarseness or saliva that feels thick. The name describes it perfectly because your mouth feels dry like cotton. This condition could be a result of salivary
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Should Cannabis be legalised? Introduction……………………………………………………………Page 2 Effects………………………………………………………………….Page 2 Cannabis Origin…………………………………………………….. Page 3 TCH…………………………………………………………….....……Page 4 What the Law Says About Cannabis……………………………..Page 4 Is Cannabis Harmless?…………………………….……………....Page 5 Forms Of Cannabis…………………………………………………..Page 5 Arguments for and against legalisation of the drug…………..Page 6 Quotes For and Against.............................................
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(proximal radio-ulnar joints) Ellipsoid or condyle (radiocarpal joints) Saddle (first carpometacarpal joints) Ball-and-socket (shoulder) 8.8 (a) Compare and Contrast rheumatoid arthritis to osteoarthritis. Include causes and physiology. Both Inflammation of joints Damage to articular cartilage Different: Rheumatoid General term that indicates pain & stiffness affecting muscles‚ bones‚ tendons‚ & joints Osteoarthritis Generally effects age 60 and older Cumulative effects of wear and
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Lab 1 – Exercise 4: Endocrine System Name: Kathryn Marso ACTIVITY 1: Metabolism and Thyroid Hormone Part 1: Chart 1: Effects of Hormones on Metabolic Rate | | Normal Rat | Thyroidectomized Rat | Hypophysectomized Rat | BaselineWeightMl O2 used in 1 minuteMl O2 used per hourMetabolic ratePalpation results | 250.9 grams 7.1 ml 426 ml 1697 ml O2/kg/hr | 245.7 grams 6.2 ml 372 ml 1514 ml O2/kg/hr | 244.6
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Diagnoses The three family nursing diagnoses identified to assist SS and her family are anxiety related to several short- and long-term stressors‚ delayed growth and development related to CS’s handicaps‚ and chronic pain related to SS’s rheumatoid arthritis. These nursing diagnoses were most appropriate for this family. Healthy People 2020 Indicator The indicator chosen that links to the nursing diagnoses mentioned above is social determinants (“Healthy People 2020”‚ 2012). This indicator
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Friedman Family Assessment Darla Lauer NUR/405 August 27‚ 2012 Beth Edwards‚ MSN‚ FNP – BC Friedman Family Assessment The following is a study of a family using the Friedman Family Assessment. “Public health nurses must have skills to move competently between working with individual families‚ bridge relationships between families and the community‚ and advocate for family and community legislating and influence policies that promote and protect the health of populations”
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