NURSING DX | INDICATIONS | AE/SE | CONTRA | CUATION | INTERACTIONS | Analeptics | Stimulate resp center of brain CV system by the carotid arteries and upper aorta | Disturbed sleep pattern‚ ineffective breathing pattern‚ imbalanced nutrition | Narcolepsy‚ sleep apnea‚ resp. depression‚ deug-induced resp. depression‚ fatigue(caffine) | Excessive CNS stimulation‚ headache‚ dizziness‚ apprehension‚ disorientation‚ insominia‚ nausea‚ vomiting‚ cough‚ dyspnea‚ urinary retention‚ tachy‚ palpitations |
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Revision Notes: Sleep Specification * Nature of sleep‚ including sleep stages and lifespan changes and lifespan changes in sleep. * Functions of sleep‚ including evolutionary explanations and restoration theory. Nature of sleep * Sleep is a different state of consciousness where responsiveness to the external environment is diminished. * It occurs daily as circadian rhythms and is composed of an Ultradian cycle of separate stages. * With the intention of the electroencephalograph
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1. Define an electrocardiogram. An electrocardiogram is a recording of the electric activity of the heart. An electrocardiogram (E.C.G) is a simple‚ noninvasive procedure. Electrodes are placed on the skin of the chest and connected in a specific order to a machine that‚ when turned on‚ measures electrical activity all over the heart. Output usually appears on a long scroll of paper that displays a printed graph of activity on a computer screen. 2. What are the four types of brain waves and distinguish
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disorder. There are numerous types of sleeping disorders. The two most common are sleep apnea and insomnia. Up to half of the population suffers from insomnia and approximately 18 million people suffer from sleep apnea. One of the least common is narcolepsy. About 200‚000 people suffer from that disorder. (SleepNet‚ 2004) Insomnia is the most common sleeping disorder in the United States. The dictionary defines insomnia as a condition in which a person regularly experiences an inability to fall
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Methamphetamine is a powerful‚ highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system. This organic product is also known as meth‚ chalk‚ ice‚ and crystal‚ among many other terms‚ it takes the form of a white‚ odorless‚ bitter-tasting crystalline powder that easily dissolves in water or alcohol. This drug originated in the 20th century and is classified as a schedule II drug in the United States. Though crystal meth has a reputation as an American street drug‚ the origins of this drug
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Sleep Disorders Sleep disorders are a part of more than 40 million American ’s lives. It is estimated that 60 percent of adults have sleep problems at least a few nights a week and as a result more than 40 percent of adults experience mild to severe daytime sleepiness. Children also experience sleep troubles‚ with 69 percent of kids presenting problems several nights a week. There are many variations of sleep disorders‚ including parasomnias. A parasomnia is a disturbance in the sleep
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fatigued because she is a busy mom rather the cause is a deficiency of a chemical in the brain. Through the numerous visits to her doctor she learns of a vitamin D deficiency‚ an underactive thyroid‚ and finally the root cause of her fatigue; Narcolepsy. Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder which affects an individual’s waking hours as a result of insufficient sleep. This disorder leaves the woman needing to take medication to sleep and medication to stay awake‚ but still feeling fatigued about half the time
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ASSIGNMENT: Oubada Alkowatli 2012M050 Objectives: Describe the stages of sleep and associated Disorders. Explain the treatment or interventions for these disorders. Stages of sleep: There are two types of sleep- Slow-wave sleep and Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep. Slow Wave Sleep:- This sleep is exceedingly restful and is associated with decreases in both peripheral vascular tone and many other vegetative functions of the body. For instance there are 10-30 percent decreases in blood pressure‚ respiratory
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these drugs take them to improve their focus‚ concentration‚ and memory during a test‚ homework‚ or while doing any other schoolwork. The debate of making Adderall legal or illegal is ongoing in many countries because it helps people with ADHD and narcolepsy but also is abused by students with a packed schedule. What truly is Adderall? Adderall is a form of amphetamine that is mainly used in the United States and Canada. This pill can be used in two forms‚ instant
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the middle of daily activities as simple as talking or eating but can become unsafe when the individual is driving or operating heavy machinery. Some patients with this condition suffer from EDS‚ cataplexy‚ hallucinations‚ obesity and paralysis (Narcolepsy and Sleep.). Medications can help alleviate symptoms such as Modafinil and Methylphenidate. Along with drug treatment‚ exercise and a routine nap schedule can
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