Pharmacology – NUR09100 PHARMACODYNAMICS Learning outcomes • Describe: o the structure of neurones‚ o conduction of the action potential o synaptic transmission o the principal effects of stimulation of the: sympathetic nervous system and parasympathetic nervous system • Explain and give examples of the following types of drug action: o Receptors (agonists‚ antagonists and partial agonists) o Enzyme inhibition o Membrane transport systems • Apply your knowledge to explain action and
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First pass metabolism. Pharmacology is the study of the effects drugs have and how they exert them. Drugs can be administered enteral or parenteral. [1] Enteral refers to any form of administration that involves the alimentary tract. The four enteral routes of administration include the mouth‚ sublingual‚ buccal and rectal. Parenteral refers to routes of administration outside of or beside of the alimentary tract. The parenteral route includes intravascular (IV)‚ Intramuscular (IM) and subcutaneous
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|(15 marks) |Module 2: Lesson 4 ASSIGNMENT | | | | | |This Module 2: Lesson 4 Assignment is worth 15 marks. The value of each assignment and each question is stated in the left margin. | |(15 marks) |Lesson 4 Assignment:
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(CAS115-2005) According to The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Cannon‚ magnetic force can prolong life‚ enhance blood circulation‚ enhance the vitality of cells‚ speed up the discharge of toxins during periods‚ increases bio-enzymes secretion in the vagina‚ and help to raise the acidity of the secretions‚ making them more resistance to infection. It prevents many women problems. Anions (SFJJ-QWX25-2206) Anions are acclaimed as "vitamin of life" and "guard of the human body". They can purify the air and increase
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the kidneys and their function is to release stress responsive hormones. These hormones include adrenaline and noradrenaline. The adrenaline glands also affect the functioning of the Kidney by the secretion of the hormone aldosterone. The adrenal glands are
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Nosocomial Infections (NI) can arise from an inanimate object or substance‚ other patients‚ medical personnel‚ visitors‚ air‚ water‚ even the health care process itself. Also‚ the use of reusable equipment/supplies‚ invasive devices or techniques (catheters‚ valves‚ etc.). Patients in a hospital setting are also exposed to more drug resistant strains of microbes; as in this setting the microbes are selected at a higher rate than outside the hospital due to antibiotic usage in the hospital. NI
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26: Fluid‚ Electrolyte‚ and Acid-Base Balance Objectives Body Fluids 1. List the factors that determine body water content and describe the effect of each factor. 2. Indicate the relative fluid volume and solute composition of the fluid compartments of the body. 3. Contrast the overall osmotic effects of electrolytes and nonelectrolytes. 4. Describe factors that determine fluid shifts in the body. Water Balance and ECF Osmolality 5. List the routes by which water enters
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Britney Fontaine SC121: Human anatomy and Physiology 1. Ketones are formed by the breakdown of which substances? Fats for energy a process called ketosis 2. Hyperglycemia stimulates the secretion of which substance from the pancreas? Insulin 3. Hypoglycemia stimulates the secretion of which substance from the pancreas? Glucagon 4. What type of assay was used to measure plasma glucose and ketone levels? glucose‚ oxidase‚ peroxide‚ dianisidine 5. 5. What type of assay was used to measure
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Ingestion of organophosphate compounds presents a significant risk to patients and the health care professionals. Organophosphate poisoning can cause permanent damage it may even result in death (Curtis‚ Ramsden‚ Friendship‚ 2007). Patients who intentionally self harm with the ingestion of organophosphates are usually severely poisoned compared to those who accidently or have occupational exposures. This paper will discuss the case study of Joe (a fictitious name will be used for the purpose of
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ARMY PUBLIC SCHOOL‚ KIRKEE Project Report On Human Digestive organ- Stomach Submitted by- Name- Roll no- Class- Division- TABLE OF CONTENTS * THE STOMACH…………………………………………….…………….……………………………………..3 * FUNCTIONS OF STOMACH……………………………………………………………...…………………3 * THE DIVISIONS OF STOMACH………………………………………………………..………………….4 * THE LAYERS OF THE STOMACH…………………..………………………………….………………..5 * PROCESS OF DIGESTION…………………………………..………………………………………………7 * Mechanical digestion……………………………………………………………………………
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