Pulmonary Embolism Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a medical condition in which a thrombus obstructs a pulmonary artery leading to downstream symptoms.¬1 The most common cause of a PE‚ is deep vein thrombosis (DVT).2 It is a serious condition that can lead to a medical emergency. Although the exact number of people affected by PE is unknown‚ it is estimated to affect 900‚000 new Americans each year.3 About 10-30% of newly diagnosed individuals will die within the first month; adding to a total death
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formulations at Vapi‚ Gujarat. The Company specializes in selected therapeutic segment to psychiatry‚ cardiology‚ neurology‚ gastroenterology‚ orthopedics‚ ophthalmology nephrology and diabetology. It also makes Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients such as warfarin‚ carbamazepine‚ etodolac ‚ clorazepate‚ anticancers‚ steroids‚ peptides‚ sex hormones‚ and controlled substances. It is the largest pharmaceutical company in India‚ the biggest Indian pharmaceutical company in the US‚ and the 5th biggest speciality
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CoQ10 Side Effects: Health or Consequence in a Capsule Coenzyme Q10 is a compound that is soluble in fat. It is chiefly synthesized by the body and can also be found in some foods. CoQ10 is required in the synthesis of mitochondrial ATP. It is also needed in antioxidant functions in cell membranes as well as lipoproteins. CoQ10 is similar to vitamin E mainly because it is also soluble in fat. Even when a few claim that there are some CoQ10 side effects‚ more people believe that deficiency in this
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the complain of high blood pressure or a mental illness like mania‚ depression or psychosis‚ don’t forget to inform your doctor before you start taking Armodafinil. • Make sure that you inform the doctor if you are taking any anticoagulants like warfarin‚ anti-seizure medicines and sedatives like Diazepam. • Do not indulge yourself in any overdose. It may cause restlessness and lead to disorientation‚ confusion and
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For this project I have chosen option A‚ Case Management Study. The reason I have chosen this option is because my grandmother just underwent knee replacement surgery. This would be a perfect time to display how her living arrangement will be. While looking at the other option‚ I could not see any other option more fitting than option A‚ Case Management Study. I will discuss how is her current living arrangement and the services that she is receiving. Also I will share the plan that the doctors have
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Since the beginning of human civilization‚ herbal medicines have been used to treat various illnesses and maladies. Currently‚ patients looking for an alternate for prescription medications are often turning to botanicals to treat their condition. One such herb‚ St. John’s wort‚ is being used to treat depression. It is essential that nurses understand the implications of using this herb with regard to drug interactions‚ efficacy‚ safety‚ undesirable side effects‚ and contraindications. Hypericum
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introduction More people die each year in United States from medication errors‚ than from highway accident‚ breast cancer or AIDS. It is described best as an “unintended act or as an act that does not achieve its intended outcome.” (Wideman‚ 2010). Medication errors are among the biggest issues devoted in health care setting today in America. There are five “rights” to remember when administering medications: Right patient‚ Right medication‚ Right route‚ Right dose‚ and Right time. Documentation
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The NCLEX-RN® Cram Sheet This cram sheet contains the distilled‚ key facts about the licensure exam. Review this information just before you enter the testing center‚ paying special attention to those areas where you feel you need the most review. You can transfer any of these facts from your head onto a blank sheet provided by the testing center. We also recommend reading the glossary as a last-minute cram tool before entering the testing center. Good luck. GENERAL TEST INFORMATION 1. Minimum
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Introduction In the age of innovation‚ it is safe to say technology has affected change for most individuals. As nursing evolves it Is essential to incorporate technology into all aspects of nursing. Paper charting in most places is transitioning into electronic medical records. Ineligible physician orders are being replaced largely by computer entries. Education in nursing has developed from teaching patients verbally and handing them literature to showing them on-line resources . An
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CU2624 Administer Medication to Individuals and Monitor the Effects 1) Health and Safety at Work Act‚ COSHH‚ the Medicines Act‚ the Misuse of Drugs Act‚ the Health and Social Care Act (Regulated Activities) and the Essential Standards‚ the RPS Handling Medicines in Social Care Guidelines. 2) Paracetamol – Side effects of paracetamol are rare but can include: • A rash • hypotension (low blood pressure) when given in hospital by infusion (a continuous drip of medicine into
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