There are toxic particles in smoke that can stimulate mucus secretion and destroy the infection-fighting phagocytes. (McMillan‚ 2010). Smoking can also make a person more susceptible to colds and other illnesses. Smoking has many risks‚ including bronchitis‚ cancer‚ asthma‚ emphysema‚ COPD‚ cardiovascular disease‚
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ZAP VAP YVONNE SENTNER WAYNESBURG UNIVERSITY NUR589: EVIDENCE-BASED NURSING PRACTICE NANCY STYNCHULA‚ BSN‚ RN OCTOBER 6‚ 2010 INTRODUCTION Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) is the second most common infection that patients develop while in the hospital and the leading cause of death due to hospital acquired infections (Augustyn‚ 2007). Hospital acquired infections are also known as nosocomial infections. VAP usually happens when patients are on mechanical ventilation (the ventilator)
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Chapters 9 and 10 HOMEWORK 9.1 The Respiratory System 1. Summarize the role of the respiratory system. 2. Distinguish between inspiration and expiration. 3. Identify the structures of the human respiratory system. 9.2 The Upper Respiratory Tract 1. Summarize the role of the nose‚ pharynx‚ and larynx in respiration. 2. Identify the structures of the upper respiratory system and provide their function. 3. Explain how sound is produced by the larynx. 9.3 The Lower Respiratory
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Anticholinergic (Parasympatholytic) Bronchodilators History and Development The prototype anticholinergic agent is atropine‚ which is found naturally in the plants Atropa belladonna and the Datura species. Scopalamine is also extracted from the belladonna plant‚ and both atropine and scopolamine are called belladonna alkaloids. |Agent |Date |Event | |Belladonna
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large dose of the parasympathomimetic drug pyridostigmine. WHat side effects of parasympathetic overstimulation do you expect to see? Answer A. Decreased urination B. Constipation C. Dry eye and eye irritation D. Excessive secretion production 1 points Question 5 1. Your patient has bradycardia. What type of drug do you recommend? Answer A. Sympatholytic B. Sympathomimetic C. Parasympathomimetic D. Both A and C 1 points Question 6 1
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HOMEOSTASIS GROUP 5 RESEARCHERS MUNASHE MUDUMISO R136670X TAWANDA CHIKUKUZA R136602Y JOHN MTINIWA R136553H LEARNMORE SHOTI R136619N WELLINGTON CHIPADZE R113616B MASIMBA Homeostasis is the ability to maintain a stable internal body environment in an ever changing outside world. It can also be said to be the body’s attempt to maintain a relatively constant internal environment in the face of constantly
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THE FAULT IN THE LUNGS: A CASE STUDY ON COMMUNITY ACQUIRED PNEUMONIA III --------------------- A Related Learning Experience Research Work Presented to Ms. Josefina S. Balote‚ RN‚MN --------------------- In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements in BSN 3 Related Learning Experience (RLE) By Nikka Vanessa Maghuyop Hosanna Gabrielle Abella Monna Llee Dimaranan Jefte James Salubre Karyl Saavedra June 2014 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We have
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A) Growth plate and Endochondral ossification: In order to maintain a healthy skeletal system which is crucial for different organs such as respiratory system‚ brain‚ spinal cord and heart‚ it is very important to have a good development of the skeletal system. Endochondral ossification is the process through which the axial and appendicular skeletons are formed through the formation of a cartilage inter-mediate. A good model for endochondral ossification is the limb bud where the precursor cells
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introduced into the human population through close contact with blood secretions organs or other bodily fluids of infected animals. In Africa infection have been documented to the handling of infected chimpanzees gorillas fruit bats monkeys forest antelope and porcupines found dead or ill in the rain forest. Later Ebola spreads in the community through human human transmission resulting from close contact with blood secretions organs and other bodily fluids of infected people. Burial ceremonies were
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GENERAL OBJECTIVE: On completion of the seminar students will acquire in depth knowledge regarding gastroesophageal reflux disease‚ gain skills in identifying & managing the conditions and develop a positive attitude about nurse ’s role. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: On completion of seminar students will be able to * Define gastro oesophageal reflux disease * Enlist the risk factors for GERD * Explain the pathophysiology of GERD * List down clinical manifestations GERD * Describe
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