Drug abuse is a chronic public health problem‚ affecting all levels of society‚ with potential irreversible consequences. Drug abuse may affect a person’s relationships‚ employment status‚ educational opportunities‚ status in society‚ and general health and wellness. The initial decision to abuse a drug is often voluntary. However‚ as the substance’s active chemicals disrupt central nervous system processes over time‚ the individual’s self-control is challenged and he or she becomes unable to resist
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Pleural Effusion Left Parapneumonia vs. Pulmunary Tuberculosis A Case Analysis Presented to the Faculty of College of Nursing St. Dominic College of Asia In partial Fulfillment of the Requirement in NCM 106 Prepared by: Tugbo‚ Jona Q. BSN 4 B August 2013 Introduction Our body is like a machine. Several parts work together in order to function properly and an alteration to any of its parts will cause an impaired over all functioning. Our lung is an organ for respiration
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include: Xanax‚ Soma‚ Klonopin‚ Tranxene‚ Valium‚ Ativan‚ Versed‚ Restoril‚ and Halcion. Examples of commonly abused prescription drugs: Opiates: • OxyContin • Hydrocodone (narcotic analgesic) • Vicodin – Narcotic pain reliever (hydrocodone and acetaminophen combination) • Oxycodone • Codeine • Fentanyl • Morphine Physical symptoms of opiate use: Hyper-alertness and sensitive to sensory stimuli‚ agitation‚ constricted blood vessels‚ irregular heartbeat‚ high blood pressure‚ and loss of appetite.
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effects include dizziness‚ lightheadedness‚ nausea‚ drowsiness‚ constipation‚ vomiting‚ and euphoria. Overdose can produce respiratory depression‚ coma‚ and cardiac arrest‚ in addition to other events. More people are dying from prescription drug over doses than vehicle accidents. DEA is limiting the amount of pills they give to pharmacies and patients to try and cut down on the amount of overdoses. The agency has recently reclassified hydrocodone from a Schedule III drug to a Schedule II drug which
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Derek Hardin Professor George Solomon AEMT 16 Week 27 June 2017 Generic Name (Trade Name): Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Classification: antipyretic‚ analgesic Indications: Fever‚ pain control Contraindications: severe liver disease‚ AMS (given PO) Side Effects: n/v‚ abd pain Dosage: 1000 mg PO‚ peds 10 mg/kg PO Route of Admin: PO Onset/Duration: onset 15-20 mins; peak 60-90 mins; duration 4-6 hrs Generic Name (Trade Name): Aspirin Classification: Platelet inhibitor‚ anti-inflammatory agent Indications:
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The Liver is the body’s largest gland‚ weighing about three to four pounds. It is located beneath the diaphragm in the right upper quadrant (RUQ) of the abdominal cavity. Without the liver‚ our bodies would be poisoned and unfit for us to do anything at all. It is a metabolically active organ responsible for many vital life functions. The primary functions of the liver are: Bile productions and excretion. Excretion of bilirubin‚ cholesterol‚ hormones‚ and drugs. Metabolism of fats‚ proteins
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WEEK 1 GEN Adverse reactions for drugs occur because: No drug has only one receptor it binds to. A drug that occupies and "turns on" a receptor is an: agonist Before marketing a new drug‚ the drug company asks the FDA to approve its choice of: trade name The time between when a drug response is observable and when there is no longer an observable drug effect is called the duration of action This term refers to how much of a drug must be given to see a desired response potency
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adults unconscious; four children screaming because their parents will not wake up. Police called Child Protective Services (CPS) to take them out of their home‚ and away from the drugs. The two adults are transported to the hospital due to a heroin overdose. They are forced to sign off custody of the children and put them into foster care(my story). Often‚ many heroin users say they want to quit‚ but the withdrawals are so severe they cannot stand the pain so they continue to use. Addiction is the leading
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Medical Marijuana Arguing a Position Jon Doe May 7‚ 2006 English 101 Jane Doe The cannabis plant (marijuana) has been used medicinally by a variety of cultures around the world. It was used as medicine in the United States until when a new tax fee led to its discontinued use. Congress has voted on several bills to legalize the medical use of marijuana; however none of those bills were passed. In June 2005 the U.S. Supreme Court
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Postpartum case study 1. Title page: Date: 05/10/11 Instructor: 2. Patient data: C O MR#0882470 financial#110941625 G:2 P: 1001 Room: Age: 37 Allergies: PNC‚ Codeine Date of care 3. Medical history: None 4. Obstetrical history: C/S 12/27/07 40 wks 7.4 lbs Female‚ H/O post partum depression Week gestation first seen 13 4/7 weeks 5. Labor/Delivery Summary: Induced at 40 weeks Stage
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