Is Epilepsy Hereditary? BIOS 260 Fundamentals of Pathophysiology Milyn Pierce DeVry University Course Project January 27‚ 2013 Abstract: Epilepsy is the second most common neurological problem in adults. 2 out of every 100 people will experience a seizure at some point in their life. Some seizures will onset as a child and disappear after adolescence. Some suffer seizures as a result of a brain injury‚ trauma‚ infection‚ or response to medication. Heredity increases an individuals’ risk to
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BIO 30 4TH EXAM REVIEWER Merlyn S. Mendioro Delayed and Extra-chromosomal Inheritance 1.) Genetic factors that are located outside the chromosome: plasmagenes‚ plasmons‚ cytogens‚ plasmids. 2.) Plasmid inheritance implies: perpetuation through DNA Replication. 3.) Killer gene particulate material in Paramecium aurelia: kappa 4.) Mirabilis jalapa shows extrachromosomal inheritance in the ___________. When a pale male parent is crossed with a green female the result usually is
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Angina Chest pain signs clenching fist symptoms diaphoresis‚ cold sweats‚ pallor‚ grayness‚ Palpitations‚ dyspnea‚ nausea‚ tachycardia‚ fatigue Dyspnea Shortness of breath difficult‚ labored breathing- quantify exactly. Paroxysmal‚ (sudden increase in symptoms)‚ constant or intermittent‚ recumbent‚ paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND) -- heart failure Orthopnea the need to assume a more upright position to breathe (note exact number of pillows used) Cyanosis/Pallor dusky blue mottling of the skin
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CLINICAL HISTORY I. General Data F.B.‚ 30 years old‚ G4P2(2012)‚ married‚ Filipino‚ Roman Catholic‚ housewife‚ born in Don Carlos‚ Metro Manila‚ and currently residing in Zone III‚ Sampaloc‚ Dasmarinas‚ Cavite‚ was admitted for the third time at DLSUMC on April 16‚ 2013 at around 9:30am. II. Chief Complaints Labor pains and passage of watery vaginal discharge III. Past Medical History The patient has a history of hypertension since 2006. It was diagnosed since her second pregnancy
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MegaCode Case Study Chamberlain College of Nursing Professor Amber Essman Critical Care (NR 340) July 11‚ 2013 MegaCode Case Study 1. Describe the preoperative and postoperative care of a client having PTCA/cardiac cath. What complications can occur post cardiac cath? The goal of PCI (percutaneous Transluminal intervention) is to open the blockage in the coronary artery. By opening the area that is blocked‚ it will help to reperfuse the myocardium. The faster this is done will help
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1 Discuss in general which assessment findings would alert you to the need for immediate intervention. (When you notify a physician immediately‚ or call the rapid response team). You notify the physician or rapid response team in early clinical changes in condition that occur in most patients for up to 48 hours before a code blue. Therefore observe for‚ document‚ and communicate early indicators of patient decline‚ including decreasing blood pressure‚ increasing heart rate‚ decreased respirations
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Suzie Toraitis Professor Connie Yandow Seminar in Education Inquiry 04 March 2011 Research Draft Mandatory Human Papilloma Vaccine Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is the most commonly sexually transmitted disease in the United States. It is estimated that at least 80% of men and women acquire an HPV infection during their lifetime. “In a recent study of women in the United States 25% of fourteen to nineteen year olds were infected with at least one type of HPV. HPV is often acquired within a few
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CMA (AAMA) (AAMA) Certification/Recertification Examination Content Outline b. Human growth and development 3. Defense mechanisms a. Recognition b. Management (3) Understanding emotional behavior 4. Patient interviewing techniques a. Types of questions (1) Exploratory (2) Open-ended (3) Direct b. Evaluating effectiveness (1) Observation (2) Active listening (3) Feedback c. Legal restrictions 5. Receiving‚ organizing‚ prioritizing‚ and transmitting information a. Modalities for incoming and outgoing
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IDENTIFICATION DATA Name : X Age : 57 year – old Race : Chinese Gender : Male Occupation : Ex – lorry driver Marital Status : Married Address : Puchong PRESENTING COMPLAINT Mr X‚ 57 years old‚ Chinese gentleman with background history of type 2 diabetes mellitus for 10 years electively admitted on 21st of September from cardio clinic for Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) due to severe vessel blockage. HISTORY OF PRESENTING ILLNESS Three years ago‚ he had history
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Impacts of Ammonia Ammonia impacts both the environment and human health. * Environmental Impacts * Human Health Impacts Environmental Impacts When in gaseous form‚ ammonia has a short atmospheric lifetime of about 24 hours and usually deposits near its source . In particulate form ammonia can travel much further impacting a larger area. Both gaseous and particulate ammonia contribute to eutrophication of surface waters‚ soil acidification‚ fertilization of vegetation‚ changes in ecosystems
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