febrile infection of sudden onset with clinical manifestation of 3 stages (Cuevas F.P.‚ 2006). First 4 days: Febrile or invasive stage- starts unexpectedly as high fever‚ abdominal pain and headache; flushing which may be accompanied by vomiting‚ conjunctival infection
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bedtime. Nausea Medication may be taken with food to minimize GI distress. 4. Hypertensive crisis is the most potentially life threatening adverse effect of MAOIs. What are the symptoms? Severe occipital headache‚ palpitations‚ nausea‚ vomiting‚ nuchal rigidity‚ fever‚ sweating‚ marked increase in BP‚ chest pain‚ coma. What can be done as a preventive measure? Discontinue drug immediately‚ monitor vital signs‚ administer short-acting antihypertensive as order by physician and use external
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The two classes of vitamins are Fat – soluble vitamins and water – soluble vitamins. Fat – soluble vitamins include vitamin A‚ vitamin D‚ vitamin E‚ and vitamin K. These vitamins are considered fat soluble vitamins because they are stored in the body for long periods of time and are harder to break down‚ while water soluble vitamins are not. Water – soluble vitamins include vitamin B1 (thiamin)‚ vitamin B2 (riboflavin)‚ vitamin B6‚ vitamin B12‚ and vitamin C‚ folic acid‚ and niacin. These vitamins
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result‚ the haem‚ which is released during hemoglobin breakdown‚ builds up to poisonous levels‚ therefor killing the parasite with its own toxic waste. Side effects of chloroquine include: blurred vision‚ abdominal pain‚ nausea which can lead to vomiting‚ headaches‚ and diarrhea. Like chloroquine‚ mefloquine is also taken once a week‚ from one to two weeks before you departure‚ until
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Vertigo Overview Vertigo is the feeling that you or your environment is moving or spinning. It differs from dizziness in that vertigo describes an illusion of movement. When you feel as if you yourself are moving‚ it’s called subjective vertigo‚ and the perception that your surroundings are moving is called objective vertigo. Unlike nonspecific light headedness or dizziness‚ vertigo has relatively few causes. Vertigo Causes Vertigo can be caused by problems in the brain or the inner ear
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lick fingers when handling wrapping materials. 9. Staff must not blow their nose‚ cough or sneeze over food. 10. Hair and fingernails must be kept clean. Nail varnish must not be worn. 11. Staff must inform the manager if they are suffering from vomiting‚ diarrhoea‚ other stomach upsets‚ skin complaints or cuts. Cuts and abrasions must be covered by an easily detectable waterproof dressing e.g. blue in colour. 12. Staff must ensure that raw food does not come into contact with cooked / ready to
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Metabolic Metabolic acidosis occurs when there is loss of bicarbonate from the body. This can be caused by diarrhea. Metabolic alkalosis is caused by the loss of acid from the body‚ and increasing bicarbonate in the body. This can be caused by vomiting. What are acidosis and alkalosis? Acidosis and alkalosis are terms used to describe the abnormal conditions that result from an excess of acid or alkali (base) within the blood. Normal blood pH must be maintained within a narrow range of 7.35-7
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commonly referred to as parvo‚ and more scientifically known as CPV-2‚ is “ a highly contagious viral disease of the canine family. It mainly affects only the canine family‚ but can infect foxes‚ bears‚ and even cats. This disease is characterized by vomiting‚ haemorrhagic diarrhoea‚ depression‚ and‚ in severe cases‚ death. This disease has three different strains of the virus(2a‚ 2b‚ and 2c strains) and the infection is resistant to extremely high and extremely low temperatures and is resistant to most
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1 In 2010 it was approved for use in the United States to manage mild to moderate pain‚ moderate to severe pain coupled with opioids‚ and as an antipyretic.1 ADJUNCT SE OF OPIOIDs: Opioids side effects include itching‚ constipation‚ nausea‚ and vomiting‚ respiratory depression.21 The consequences of these side effects can be additional medications to manage‚ increased cost‚ decreased patient satisfaction‚ and increased length of stay.21 A review of the literature was performed using the following
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under sternum with pain radiating to shoulders‚ arms‚ neck and jaw -Intense shortness of breath -Skin‚ especially by lips and nailbeds‚ becomes pale or cyanotic (bluish) in color –Victim weak but anxious and apprehensive –Nausea and/or vomiting –Diaphoresis or excessive perspiration –Loss of consciousness may occur First aid care –Encourage victim to relax and reassure victim constantly –Position in a comfortable position to relieve pain and assist breathing –Watch
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