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    Geriatric Health Assessment

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    Student Name: Alanna Cooper | Date: 06-28-2013 | * Client/Patient Initials: F.F | Sex: F | Age: 83 | Occupation of Client/Patient: Retired Homemaker | Health History/Review of Systems(Complete and systematic review of systems) | Neurological System (headaches‚ head injuries‚ dizziness‚ convulsions‚ tremors‚ weakness‚ numbness‚ tingling‚ difficulty speaking‚ difficulty swallowing‚ etc medications):Patient c/o occasional headaches which are relieved with Tylenol.Patient

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    was admitted to hospital following a 2 day history of malaena and generalised weakness. (He had no previous history of Gastrointestinal (GI) bleed).He was diagnosed with decompensated Alcoholic Liver Disease due to his deranged Liver function tests‚ jaundice and oesophageal and duodenal varacies. Mr Cox’s condition deteriorated and he was transferred to ITU following an upper GI bleed of

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    Chem 231: Organic Chemistry Lab EXPERIMENT #2 and #3 Extraction and Evaporation Recrystallization and Melting Point Measurement PURPOSE: 1. To the components of a simulated pharmaceutical preparation‚ Panacetin‚ and identifying the unknown component of the mixture through extraction and separation methods. 2. To learn how to purify by recrystallization‚ how to dry them and how to obtain a melting point. PRECAUTION: ACETANILIDE AND PHENACETIN ARE EYE AND SKIN IRRITANTS. Minimize

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    Haemoptysis Case Studies

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    Similarly‚ a definitive diagnosis‚ e.g. AVM‚ may be made from the CT‚ obviating the need for further investigations. This depends on local resources‚ CT may miss an upper airway abnormality‚ but bronchoscopy should not Bronchoscopy to visualize airways and localize the site of bleeding. May also be therapeutic‚ for example if a bleeding tumour can be injected with vasoconstricting agent or catheter inserted for tamponade (see massive haemoptysis) Transbronchial biopsies—if vasculitis suspected

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    Nrs 434

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    for headaches. Motrin (ibuprofen) is a no steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. This medicine may also cause serious effects on the stomach or intestines‚ including bleeding or perforation (forming of a hole). These conditions can be fatal and can occur without warning while you are taking Motrin‚ especially in older adults. Nursing Drug Handbook (2013) Eyes (eye pain‚ blurred vision‚ history of crossed eyes‚ redness/swelling

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    Respiratory infections Allergens (anything that causes an allergic reaction) Irritants such as tobacco smoke‚ cold air‚ chemicals‚ perfumes‚ paint odors‚ hair sprays‚ powders and pollens. Weather change Exercise Emotional factors Inflammation of the upper airways such as sinus infections‚

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    Chapter 1 Cardiovascular Disorders I. Normal cardiac anatomy‚ physiology‚ and function A. Cardiac and coronary artery anatomy (see Figure 1-1) The left anterior descending artery is the most common site of coronary artery occlusion. B. Cardiac cycle (see Figure 1-2) In 10% of patients‚ the posterior descending artery derives from the left coronary artery. C. Cardiac output (CO) 1. Heart rate (HR) a. Number of cardiac contractions per unit time; commonly expressed as beats per minute (bpm)

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    Ati Homework 2

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    PHARM: Safety and Infection Control What components should be included in a medication order? 1. · The client’s name · Date and time of order · Name of medication (may be generic or brand) · Dosage of medication · Route of administration · Time and frequency of medication administration – exact times or number of times per day (dictated by facility policy or specific qualities of the medication). · Signature of prescribing provider. 2. What are the best steps to take when a client refuses a medication

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    Health History and Screening of an Adolescent or Young Adult Client Save this form on your computer as a Microsoft Word document. You can expand or shrink each area as you need to include the relevant data for your client. Submit this resource with your assignment to the instructor by the end of Module 3. |Student Name: |Date: | |Biographical Data

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    What is atrial fibrillation‚ how is this different from normal rhythm? Answer: Atrial fibrillation is a rapid chaotic rhythm in the upper chamber of the heart. It is different than normal rhythm because normally the heart sinus node during normal rhythm; the upper chamber contracts and then the lower chamber contracts. When you develop atrial fibrillation the upper chamber suddenly starts beating at rapid rates -- 300 to 600 beats a minute‚ in a very chaotic fashion‚ and that result in the lower

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