Hallucinations vs. dillusions Hallucinations-false perceptions having no relation to reality and not accounted for by any exterior stimuli. Delusion- Acute‚ reversible state of disorientation and confusion without drowsiness. DT’s- hallucinations‚ tremors‚ seizures‚ elevated BP & Pulse Tardive Dyskineasia- from neuroleptic meds‚ antipsychotic drugs (Haloperidol‚ fluphenazine‚ trifluoperazine)-facial grimacing‚ tongue thrusting‚ jaw swinging‚ repetitive chewing. Psychotropic drugs- antidepressants
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Functionally single ventricle hearts are a heterogeneous group of cardiac anomalies commonly characterized by a dominant morphological left or right ventricle. There are several subtypes: univentricular atrioventricular connection (such as double inlet ventricle)‚ atriventricular valve severe stenosis or atresia (as in triscuspid or mitral atresia) and severe hypoplasia of one of the in the presence of atrioventricular or ventriculo-arterial connection abnormalities (like unbalanced atrioventricular
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Chapter 6 & 12 Assignment 1. Mike is a body builder. He is concerned about his protein intake. If Mike weighs 220 pounds and consumes about 3400 Calories/day‚ 15% of which comes from protein‚ will his diet supply enough protein to meet the recommendation for strength athletes of 1.2 to 1.7 g of protein/kilogram of body weight per day? 2. 3400-15%=510 3500/510=6.66x100=66.6g Mike need between 120-170 g of protein and he is taking in about 510 g so he is over!! What if he consumed only 2500
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Context I have seen countless of pictures of the effects of a necrotizing fasciitis infection‚ it gives people the appearance that make it seems like they’re in the middle of a zombie apocalypse. Necrotizing Fasciitis is a very rare disease‚ but there are still quite a few incidences that occur every year. This type of infection is so deadly that it eats away at an individual’s soft tissue‚ and is known to eat a persons’ skin to the bone. This disease goes way back to the fifth century until it
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Douglas Macarthur “I shall return” once said by United States 5 star general Douglas Macarthur‚ when he left the Philippines. Douglas MacArthur was one of the most respected U.S generals ever. Only a handful of people ever get promoted to a 5 star general. He graduated from West Point Academy with the highest academic award offered at the school. Also Douglas was awarded the Metal of Honor. It is the highest award the government offers. Childhood Douglas MacArthur was born in Little Rock
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Substance abuse and alcoholism potentially contribute to a number of life threatening illnesses including cirrhosis‚ liver cancer‚ pancreatitis‚ HIV‚ and hepatitis C. The role of altered perceptions and impaired judgment caused by these disorders are often unrecognized for their potential to increase risk of physical harm. However‚ these components have the
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human spine (Sooke). Which at the time was an incredible discovery due to the fact that not many people dissected for medical purposes. Author Alastair Sooke stated that Da Vinci was also able to look at a liver and describe a disease known as cirrhosis of the liver. The author believes that if Leonardo were to have published his works he would be “... more important than the Belgian anatomist Andreas Vesalius.” (Sooke). Even if his works were never published Da Vinci has been equally as influential
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I. Discuss the social problems that result from the widespread availability of cheap alcohol The drinking of alcohol is completely acceptable in many if not most parts of society and‚ in the UK‚ it is legal to be bought by anyone over the age of 181. This is a well-known fact but a lesser known one is that in the UK‚ alcohol can be legally drunk on private premises by anyone over the age of 52 and youths aged 16 and over may drink alcohol3 in restaurants from the age of 16 if with an adult4
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eating when drinking and consuming a variety of alcoholic beverages are also factors that increase the risk for liver damage. People with alcoholism are also at higher risk for hepatitis B and C‚ potentially chronic liver diseases than can lead to cirrhosis
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Case History Ben‚ aged 52‚ was born and raised in Siloam Springs‚ Arkansas. At the urging of his supervisor at work‚ Ben has voluntarily sought help from his employer’s human resources department. They have referred Ben to you. Personal and Family History Ben was an only child‚ and he explains that he got a lot of attention. He says that that he loved his parents very much‚ "but they were kinda weird." He adds that "They were like me. Just different‚ ya know?" Ben said that his aunt‚ his
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