An experiment to determine the amount of urea in a specimen of urine. Introduction. Metabolism produces a number of toxic by-products‚ particularly the nitrogenous wastes that result from the breakdown of proteins and nucleic acids. Amino (NH2) groups are the result of such metabolic reactions and can be toxic if ammonia (NH3) is formed from them. Ammonia tends to raise the pH of bodily fluids and interfere with membrane transport functions. To avoid this the amino groups are converted
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Suffering is an inevitable part of life that every individual is bound to experience on many different levels and for numerous causes. Many times individuals are able to move past their pain and discomfort‚ but what if ones pain and discomfort is not something they can control? Individuals who suffer from a mental illness called Borderline Personality Disorder often suffer physically‚ mentally and emotionally. According to the American Psychiatric Association Borderline personality disorder (BPD)
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Reproduction There are numerous hormones in the human body that play key factors in allowing a human being to reproduce successfully. Spermatogenesis Spermatogenesis is the 65 to 75 day process in which the human male anatomy produces sperm cells. In the male body‚ follicle-stimulating hormones‚ or FSH‚ and leutinizing hormones‚ or LH‚ are very important in the process of spermatogenesis. These hormones control sperm reproduction. The production of the hormones testosterone and androgens are
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management of adherent placenta. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2007;86(1):48-54. [Medline]. 17. McDonald S‚ Abbott JM‚ Higgins SP. Prophylactic ergometrine-oxytocin versus oxytocin for the third stage of labour. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2004;(1):CD000201. 18. Elbourne DR‚ Prendiville WJ‚ Carroli G‚ Wood J‚ McDonald S. Prophylactic use of oxytocin in the third stage of labour. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2001;CD001808. [Medline]. 20. Oladapo OT‚ Fawole B‚ Blum J‚ Abalos E. Advance distribution of
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with uterine massage Use medication early Consider prophylactic medication... Bimanual Uterine Exam Confirms diagnosis of uterine atony. Massage is often adequate for stimulating uterine involution. Medications for Uterine Atony 1. Oxytocin promotes rhythmic contractions. Give IM or IU‚ not IV. (Can cause BP) 40U/L at 250cc/h. 2. Methergine 0.2mg (1 amp) IM 3. Hemabate 0.25mg IM q 15min (max X8). Medications: Methergine Causes tetanic uterine contraction. May trap placenta
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Chapter 55 Drugs for Thyroid Disorders Open-Book Quiz‚ Chapter 55 1. The three principal actions of thyroid hormones are to stimulation of energy use‚ stimulation of the heart‚ and promotion of growth and development. 2. Thyroid hormones are eliminated primarily by hepatic metabolism. 3. Hypothyroidism can occur at any age. In the adult‚ mild deficiency of thyroid hormone is referred to as hypothyroidism‚ and severe deficiency in adults is called myxedema. 4. When hypothyroidism occurs
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NCM501203 A case study Angelet Acot Name of patient Submitted to: Mrs. Arlyn Celestial‚ RN Name of faculty As partial requirement for NCM501203 Submitted by: CORONA‚ Rocky III AMENE‚ Nashon Neil LAPENA‚ Katrin Lou GALINADA‚ Kersy Wilcon BAZAR‚ Normina ROJAS‚ Policronio III VELASCO‚ Dennard CEQUIRINA‚ Reynaldo BERBIGAL‚ Czyzl NOVAL‚ Keecee Amor OLAPE‚ Myeh Table of contents PAGE 1 Introduction 3 2 Client’s Profile 4 3 Physiology
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• Compassion o Definition according to Miriam-Webster: Compassion is the “sympathetic consciousness of others’ distress together with a desire to alleviate it.” This definition reveals that to be compassionate‚ you must first be conscious to other’s suffering around you. If you have compassion‚ the observations you make then evoke a desire within you to not just leave someone in distress‚ but to do something to change their situation. o Definitions of compassion in nursing care: Compassion is a
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blood pressure and increasing the levels of oxytocin. A. High blood pressure is associated with rapid heart rate‚ anxiety or stress. 1. These conditions are mainly psychological that can be cured certain therapy methods. 2. Petting a dog can create a positive atmosphere such as friendship and affection; by practicing this type of therapy‚ it can reduce anxiety and will finally lower blood pressure and heart rate. B. Therapy dogs can increase levels of oxytocin‚ which can boost happiness‚ improve empathy
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• The anterior portion of the roof of the mouth is the hard palate. • The muscular ring at the lower end of the stomach is the pyloric sphincter. • The ascending colon extends from the cecum to the undersurface of the liver. • The cecum is the first part of the large intestine • Villi are tiny projections in the walls of the small intestine that absorb nutrients. • The lower esophageal sphincter is called the cardiac sphincter. • The combining form eti/o means: Cause • The combining form
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