(cardiovascular and lymphatic systems) and includes external and internal covers (skin‚ conjunctiva‚ tympanum‚ upper and lower respiratory mucous membranes‚ digestive tract mucous membranes‚ etc.) and different organs and structures (the brain‚ internal and endocrine organs‚ muscles‚ red bone marrow). Some organs and tissues are in direct contact with the environment (the lungs‚ the skin‚ gastrointestinal epithelium‚ etc.)‚ the others are internally located (the brain and spinal cord‚ the liver‚ the kidneys
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Defn:Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever(DHF) are acute febrile diseases transmitted by mosquitoes‚ which occur in the tropics‚ can be life-threatening‚ and are caused by four closely related virus serotypes of the genus Flavivirus‚ family Flaviviridae.It was identified and named in 1779. It is also known as breakbone fever‚ since it can be extremely painful. Causative Agent: . Dengue is transmitted to humans by the Aedes (Stegomyia) aegypti or more rarely the Aedes albopictus mosquito. The mosquitoes that
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Checklist Eyes: Identify anatomic landmarks of the eye. (Slide 2‚ lecture) Palpebral fissure: opening between upper and lower lid; no lid lag‚ no widening; pull lids up/down‚ lower lid is at lower margin Lacrimal apparatus: lacrimal puncta and gland (palpate)‚ no swelling and pain. Lids/Lashes: palpate/observe‚ lashes are everted Conjunctiva: membrane covering the sclera and lids; pull upper/lower lids; look up down and side to side; no palnes Sclera: white in color Cornea: clear‚ transparent; have
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The Physical Effects of Alcohol on the Body Alcoholism is a disease which‚ in many cases‚ appears to be a genetically transmitted biochemical defect. However‚ in other instances‚ it appears to be caused by overwhelming bombardment of the physiology of the body by repeated episodes of heavy drinking resulting in the incapacity to handle alcohol normally. Psychological and/or social pressures may aggravate the disease. It is characterized by a typical progression of drinking behavior that requires
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turmeric root contains around 2-5% curcumin‚ so taking an unstandardized‚ powdered turmeric root item implies that substantial sums would be required to get an advantageous measure of curcumin. Furthermore‚ curcumin is inadequately ingested from the gastrointestinal tract. While turmeric is phenomenal when utilized as a flavor‚ a curcumin separate is a superior decision for medical advantages. Turmeric pills are made from 100 % natural sources of Turmeric and can help fight many
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Chapter 31: Nursing Management: Hematologic Problems Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A 62-year old man with chronic anemia is experiencing increased fatigue and occasional palpitations at rest. The nurse would expect the patient’s laboratory findings to include a. a hematocrit (Hct) of 38%. b. an RBC count of 4‚500‚000/µL. c. normal red blood cell (RBC) indices. d. a hemoglobin (Hgb) of 8.6 g/dL (86 g/L). ANS: D The patient’s clinical manifestations indicate moderate anemia‚ which is consistent with
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Side effects can vary for the use of electronic cigarettes‚ cigarettes‚ nicotine‚ and even quitting cigarettes cold turkey. While most people who vape do not experience any side effects‚ some could include‚ "dry skin‚ dry mouth‚ rash or burning feeling on face‚ itchiness‚ puffy or dry eyes‚ and caffeine sensitivity" (Vaping and Health Concerns). Though these side effects may occur‚ they do not usually last long and can be easily fixed (Vaping and Health Concerns). Dr. Bradley Drummond and Dr.
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NS 3205 Study Guide for Final Exam Chapter 42 Care of Patients with Hematologic Problems 1. Identify the etiologies and clinical manifestations common to all types of anemia. (See Table 42-1 p 870 and Chart 42-1 p 871) Common Cause Sickle cell disease: autosomal recessive inheritance of two defective gene alleles for hemoglobin synthesis Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency anemia: X-linked recessive deficiency of enzyme G6PD Autoimmune hemolytic anemia: abnormal
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a) Introduction in 1999 b) Withdrawal of the drug in 2004 due to heart attacks c) Merck’s knowledge of the effects of Vioxx and unethical decision to continue to sell the drug 2) Vigor Study d) Vioxx lessened stomach bleeding e) Results also showed higher risk of heart attacks f) Merck blamed naproxen for skewing the results against Vioxx 3) New England Journal of Medicine Omission g) Merck omits three heart attacks from article submission
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UCLA SCHOOL OF NURSING CENTER FOR THE HEALTH SCIENCES LOS ANGELES‚ CALIFORNIA IDENTIFYING DATA: Name: Pt. # 1 Date: 1/15/13 Address: 565 Gayley Ave.‚ Los Angeles‚ CA‚ 90024Children: None Sex: F Occupation: Student Age: 20 Religious Preference: Christianity Date of Birth: Insurance: Private Marital Status: Single Source/Reliability: Self‚ seems reliable Race: Caucasian CC: none History of Present Illness: Past Medical History: Allergy: No seasonal allergies. Denies to drugs
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