ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS Lecture by Dr.Shehla Shaheen Adverse effect is a harmful and undesired effect resulting from the administration of a therapeutic dose of a drug. OTHER WORDS USED SYNONYMOUSLY; SIDE EFFECTS TOXIC EFFECTS HARMFUL EFFECTS UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS All drugs can produce harmful as well as beneficial effects. ADRs are either related or unrelated to the principal pharmacological actions of the drugs Adverse effects are of great concern to drug regulatory authorities.
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For about 7 years Jerry has been a daily heroin user. He is HIV positive and has recently been diagnosed with hepatitis C. His treatment plan consists of Interferon and he is considering the “methadone cure” for his heroin addiction however he is not sure if he wants to give up his heroin use. Jerry feels torn‚ but he knows that his life depends on this choice. In order to encourage Jerry to continue with a methadone cure which may be the appreciate treatment for him‚ he will need to be giving
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Preeclampsia The following section is entitled “Preeclampsia”. This section familiarizes the medical provider with the diagnostic features and medical management of preeclampsia. The section begins with a learner handout with space for the learner to make their own notes. The learner handout is followed by the teaching script for the educator. Relevant cases for discussion and a bibliography of articles related to preeclampsia and chronic hypertension in pregnancy can be found at the end of this
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Introduction Cirrhosis is a progressive chronic inflammation of the liver that typically results from severe chronic hepatitis or chronic alcoholism as we know. Cirrhosis is defined histologically as a diffuse hepatic process characterized by fibrosis and the conversion of normal liver architecture into structurally abnormal nodules. In other words‚ The damaged hepatocytes regenerates‚ but the liver’s connective (scar) tissue regenerates faster. As a result‚ the liver becomes fatty and fibrous
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Cardiovascular System _____________________________________________________________________ The total length of you cardiovascular system stretches an amazing 96‚000km(60‚000 miles) - more than twice around the Earth ________________________________________________ (Human Body 2001) Gas Exchange‚ Transport & Organization of the Body Contents 1. What is the Cardiovascular system 2. The composition and function
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Identifying and comparing the main components of blood. By Jason T Morrison. Blood‚ what an amazing substance. It has only been since being set this task by one of my tutors‚ Dr C Dublon that I have truly realised how amazing blood really is. Blood is not as some people may think just made up of one component‚ but many different components working together in an almost symbiotic relationship. The average human being carries approximately five litres of blood‚ which is equivalent to about
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Evidenced Based Nursing: Effectiveness of Mechanical and Pharmacological methods for the Prevention of Venous Thrombosis in Special Populations Sebastian Oviedo Walden University NURS 6052D-26 June 14‚ 2013 Summary Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) also known as and often referred to as deep vein thrombosis is a high risk diagnosis that can often lead to Pulmonary Embolism‚ both of which can occur due to trauma or as a result from a complication due to a high risk surgery; both of which have a
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3N Clinical Nursing Care Plan NURS 2230 Lakehead University October 2‚ 2014 I declare that this paper is my original work. Excepting where I have cited my own previous work‚ this paper in its entirety‚ or any portion thereof‚ has not been submitted to meet the requirements of any other credit course. Student Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ____________________ Patient History In the context of this paper‚ the patient will be referred to as
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There are many different types of cancers that exist‚ but the one that will be the focus of this paper will be Leukemia. Leukemia is a type of blood-forming cancer‚ which occurs when there is an increased of uncontrolled immature or mature cells in the bone marrow. Leukemia usually involves the lymph nodes‚ spleen‚ and the liver. Leukemia is such complex cancer because there are many different types of white blood cells (Wbcs) that may be altered and change the rate of the way on how the cell is
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Peoples college of dental science and R.C. ‚Bhopal Handicapped child and management of bleeding disorder [pic] Handicapped child ◆ The term special child or disabled child are often reserved for those who are impaired thus restricting their daily activites in some manner
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