Renal Papillary Necrosis (RPN) induced by Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) can occur as a chronic or acute nephropathy. RPN is an uncommon clinical syndrome‚ which causes permanent damage to the renal parenchymal tissue. Both the acute and chronic forms of RPN are typically seen in the setting of massive NSAID overdose in a dehydrated individual with preexisting normal renal function. In contrast‚ chronic renal papillary necrosis associated to NSAID use is a component of the clinical
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doctors no longer need to review long essays about other physicians’ thoughts because of medical alerts and reminders. The computers have some “built-in” intelligence capabilities‚ such as recognizing abnormal lab results‚ or potential life-threatening drug interactions. (Koeller‚ 2002) In a nutshell‚ the EHR is by far‚ more efficient‚ cost saving than hard-copy way of recording patients’ data. Though a lot more has to be done for the successful implementation of the EHR‚ the advantages are way better
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http://ezproxy1.apus.edu/ebrary/apus/unauthorized http://site.ebrary.com/lib/apus/docDetail.action?docID=10452570 SPHE319 E-Book Information You have the following viewing options for the following course textbook: Mottram-Drugs in Sport‚ 5th Ed For example: 1) You can use the URL link(s)* below; 2) Or‚ select the URL link(s)* from the Web Resources module in the navigation menu of your classroom‚ if available. 3) Or‚ use the links in the
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Drug addiction Drug addiction is a condition which can be classified as abnormal. An addict is someone who is obsessed with a particular substance or substances which can be uncontrollable and compulsive which without having it can lead to withdrawal symptoms as the person’s body becomes dependent on this substance in order to function. This dependency on this substance continues and can become destructive. Drug addiction can be for the increase in demand for substance or even medication..
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Prescription Drug Abuse Research Paper According to results from the 2010 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH)‚ an estimated 2.4 million Americans used prescription drugs non medically for the first time within the past year. This statistic averages to approximately 6‚600 new people per day who are taking prescription drugs that were not prescribed to them‚ or are not needed to treat a serious condition anymore. More than one-half of the 2.4 million people taking prescription drugs for the
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cardiovascular system‚ can experience frightening feelings of paranoia and suspicion Withdrawal: since user is instantly dependent‚ they take more cocaine to overcome crash. Crash lasts longer than high. Tolerance: user can increase tolerance in this drug Amphetamines: Uses: recreational‚ to speed up body functions and stimulate neural activity. Effects: restlessness‚ high blood pressure‚ insomnia‚ agitation‚ loss of appetite‚ and a state of hyper-alertness. Has very stimulating effects Withdrawal:
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Benefits of Psychedelic Drugs Since the 1960s‚ psychedelic drugs have been illegal. A wave swept through the United States during the sixties causing a shift in personal views and values. During this period‚ many people abused psychedelic drugs giving the substances a bad reputation. In order to prevent the spread of the psychedelic movement‚ psychedelic drugs were made illegal in the United States‚ as well as in other countries. Although the growing popularity and usage of the substances had ruined
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Alcoholism and Drug Addiction ........................................................................................................................... Introduction ........................................................................................................................... The use and misuse of alcohol and other drugs is one of the more controversial issues in our society‚ and often a source of conflict between generations and between sections of society. It’s not the purpose
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Sulfate 3 Therapeutic Effects 4 Uses 5 Contraindications 6 Cautious Use 7 Route & Dosage 8 Administration 9 Adverse Effects ( 1%) 10 Diagnostic Test Interference 11 Interactions 12 Pharmacokinetics 13 Nursing Considerations 13.1 Assessment & Drug Effects 13.2 Patient & Family Education Availability 10 mg‚ 15 mg‚ 30 mg tablets/capsules; 15 mg‚ 20 mg‚ 30 mg‚ 60 mg‚ 100 mg‚ 120 mg‚ 200 mg controlled release tablets/capsules; 10 mg/2.5 mL‚ 10 mg/5 ml‚ 20 mg/mL‚ 20 mg/5 mL‚ 30 mg/1.5 mL‚ 100
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pharmacophore of phosphoramide drugs currently used as antitumor agents was originally utilized for the purpose of chemical warfare‚ most prominently so in World War I. Sulfur mustard‚ the precursor to phosphoramide drugs‚ was employed to great effect as a wounding agent in the characteristic trench warfare of WWI; Being a dense gas‚ sulfur mustard settled in trenches and created persistent environmental hazards for troops. Exposure to sulfur mustard‚ while usually non-fatal‚ induced symptoms of blistering
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