Upper airway obstruction condition in which sites of anatomic narrowing such as the hypo pharynx at the base of the tongue and the false and true vocal cords at the laryngeal opening are obstructed. Vasogenic edema an accumulation of fluid in the cerebrum that is typically caused by an increase in capillary endothelial cell permeability and usually occurs near a tumor. Ventilation-perfusion ratio (V/Q) the relationship between ventilation and blood flow in the lung that is measure by calculating
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A Holistic Approach to Managing Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Abstract Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder affecting women of reproductive age. This disorder is characterized by ovulatory and menstrual dysfunction‚ hyperandrogenemia‚ metabolic abnormalities‚ and polycystic ovaries. Resulting from complex metabolic and endocrine dysfunctions‚ women with PCOS often suffer from menstrual irregularities‚ infertility‚ insulin resistance‚ lipid abnormalities
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A Case Study On Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the degree Master of Arts in Nursing Major in Medical-Surgical Nursing Submitted To: Prof. Regie B. Tumala Submitted By: Aiceledne M. Else BIOGRAPHIC DATA Name: DR Age: 3 years & 8 months Gender: Male Date of birth: May 2‚ 2005 Existing Diagnosis: Acute Glomerulonephritis‚ Post infection Past Medical History: Mother claimed that it’s DR’s 3rd hospitalization:
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“THE IMPACT OF MESOTHELIOMA LUNG CANCER “ DATA RESEARCH PAPER HSA 590 A DIRECT STUDY RESEARCH PROJECT UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF HEALTH ADMINSTRATION MANAGEMENT DEGREE OF MASTERS OF HEALTH SERVICES ADMINSTRATION INSTRUCTOR PROFESSOR MADLYN BONIMY STUDENT CARDELLA REED-SMITH NASHVILLE CAMPUS STRAYERUNIVERSITY IN TENNESSEE 2011 Table of Contents “The Impact of Mesosthelioma Lung Cancer “ Chapter I- The Purpose of the Study Context of the Problem Statement of the Study
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Question 1: (see full question) Which of the following observations should the nurse make first when the client who has had a modified radical mastectomy returns from the operating room to the recovery room? You selected: Ensuring that the client’s airway is free of obstruction. Correct Explanation: The highest priority when a nurse receives a client from the operating room is to assess airway patency. If the airway is not clear‚ immediate steps should be taken so that the cli... (more)
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Malnutrition Introduction Malnutrition is the condition that develops when the body does not get the right amount of the vitamins‚ minerals‚ and other nutrients it needs to maintain healthy tissues and organ function. Undernutrition Malnutrition occurs in people who are either undernourished or overnourished. Undernutrition is a consequence of consuming too few essential nutrients or using or excreting them more rapidly than they can be replaced. Overnutrition In the United States‚ nutritional
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Induced pluripotent stem cells from human revertant keratinocytes for the treatment of epidermolysis bullosa Noriko Umegaki-Arao et al. Sci Transl Med 6‚ 264ra164 (2014); DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.3009342 Editor ’s Summary Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a rare‚ inherited skin disorder that causes such severe blistering that patients are often relegated to a delicate life in bandages. Like a patchwork quilt‚ the skin of a patient with EB can consist of both mutated skin cells (which cause the disease)
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Herlihy: The Human Body in Health and Illness‚ 4th Edition Answer Key - Study Guide Chapter 1: Introduction to the Human Body Part I: Mastering the Basics Matching—General Terms 1. D 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. B 6. B 7. D 8. A 9. C 10. A Matching—Anatomical Terms 1. H 2. A 3. G 4. J 5. D 6. B 7. E 8. F 9. L 10. I 11. L 12. K 13. C 14. C 15. E 16. D 17. A 18. D Read the Diagram 1. E 2. C 3. D 4. G 5. A 6. I 7. J 8. H Matching—Regional Body Terms 1. D 2. K 3
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PREPARED BY IRFAN MIR ---- USMLE STEP 2 CK KICK THE BOARDS BEFORE U CONSIDER THESE NOTES PLZ READ THIS. CONTENTS NOTES FROM KAPLAN Q BOOK & MOCK EXAM ---------------------------------------------- page 2 - 24 NOTES FROM PASSING STEP 2CK 2009 - 2010 ------------------------------------------------- page 24 - 65 NOTES FROM KAPLAN REVIEW BOOK 2009 --------------------------------------------------- page 65 - 134 NOTES FORM UW Q BANK 2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------
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THE ULTIMATE PRE REG BNF NOTES IMPORTANT MONITORING DRUGS 1. AMIODARONE Treatment of arrhythmias Loading Dose: 200mg tds for 7 days‚ then 200mg bd for 7 days then 200mg daily maintenance. Important side effects: Nausea‚ Vomiting‚ Taste disturbance‚ Pulmonary toxicity‚ Reversible corneal micro-deposits‚ Phototoxicity‚ Slate grey discolouration‚ Tremor‚ Sleep disorder‚ Hypo/hyperthyroidism‚ Jaundice. Monitoring: LFTs‚ Thyroid function tests required before treatment‚ then every 6 months. Measure
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