relief for mild to moderate pain. Fosamax Fosamaz is a bisphosate drug used for several bone diseases including osteoporosis. Frusemide (Lasix) Frusemide (Lasix) is a loop diuretic used in the treatment of hypertension‚ congestive heart failure and edema. It’s also used for hepatic cirrhosis‚ renal impairment‚ nephrotic syndrome‚ and in the management of severe hypercalcemia in combination with adepquate rehydration. Do you know what these drugs are? Metformin (Glucophage‚ Riamet‚ Glumetsa‚ Fortamet
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urine; oliguria (hepatorenal syndrome/failure) FOOD/FLUID * May report: Anorexia‚ food intolerance/indigestion * Nausea/vomiting‚ hematemesis * May exhibit: Weight loss or gain (fluid) * Tissue wasting‚ delayed wound healing * Edema generalized in tissues * Dry skin‚ poor turgor * Halitosis/fetor hepaticus. bleeding gums * Hypoalbuminemia NEUROSENSORY * May report: Significant other(s) may report personality changes‚ depressed mentation * May exhibit: Changes
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Inflammation is defined as the presence of edema fluid and the invasion of tissue by leukocytes. Inflammation is characterized by heat‚ redness‚ pain‚ and swelling. These characteristics are the result of the release of various chemical mediators during an immune response. Cytokines and other inflammatory mediators act on local blood vessels causing dilation of blood vessels and an increase in vascular permeability. Blood flow is increased and there is an increase in the leakage of fluid and proteins
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ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE HEART Anatomy: The heart and heart wall layers: The heart is located in the left side of the mediastinum; it consists of three muscle layers the Endocardium‚ myocardium‚ and epicardium. The epicardium is the outermost layer of the heart. The myocardium is the idle layer of and actual contracting muscle of the heart. The endocardium is the innermost layer and lines the inner chambers and heart valves. Pericardial sac: The pericardial sac encases and protects
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Reference Guide for Pharmacy Technician Exam Krisman REFERENCE GUIDE FOR PHARMACY TECHNICIAN EXAM EDITION 2014-2015 (Covers an updated 2013-PTCB Blue Print) MANAN SHROFF www.pharmacyexam.com 1 Reference Guide for Pharmacy Technician Exam Krisman This reference guide is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician. Students or readers must consult their physicians about any existing problem. Do not use any information in this reference guide for any kind
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TABLE OF CONTENTS: ANTIHYPERTENSIVE DRUGS: 3 OVERVIEW: 3 HYPERTENSION: 3 CLASSIFICATION OF BLOOD PRESSURE: 4 REGULATION OF BLOOD PRESSURE: 5 SITES AND EFFECTS OF ANTIHYPERTENSIVE DRUGS: 6 DIURETICS: 6 CENTRALLY ACTING DRUGS: 10 ANGIOTENSIN INHIBITORS: 11 SPECIFIC DRUGS: 14 ANGIOTENSIN RECEPTORS BLOCKERS: 14 DIRECT RENIN INHIBITOR: 15 VASODILATORS: 15 CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS: 15 OTHER VASODILATORS: 16 ANTI ANGINAL DRUGS: 16 MECHANISM AND EFFECTS OF ANTIANGINAL DRUGS:
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Part I: 1. What two parameters are responsible for creating the movement (filtration and reabsorption) of fluid across the capillary wall? Blood pressure and water pressure (osmotic) are responsible for creating the movement of fluid across the capillary wall. 2. Find a diagram of a capillary – copy/paste and cite the source. http://www.biog1105-1106.org/demos/105/unit7/fluidexchange.html 3. Under normal circumstances‚ what components of the blood cross the capillary wall? Under normal
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Running head: PHYSICAL EXAMINATION (PE) WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION Nursing 200: Complete Physical Examination (PE) Written Documentation Indiana State University College of Nursing‚ Health‚ and Human Services Nursing 200: Complete Physical Examination (PE) Written Documentation The format for this paper is based on : Jarvis (2008). Examiner: ‚ SN ISU Date: 4/12/09 Patient: S.C. Age: 20 Occupation: Full-time nursing student taking 14 hours Language spoken: English Gender:
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DISCHARGE SUMMARY Patient Name: Adela Torres Patient ID: 132463 Date Admitted: 06/22/2013 Date Discharged: 06/25/2013 Admitting Physician: Leon Medina‚ MD‚ Internal Medicine Consultations: Sachi Kato‚ MD‚ Dermatology Procedures: Intravenous hydration. Complications: None. Admitting Diagnosis: Stomatitis‚ possibly methotrexate related. HOSPITAL COURSE: This 57-year-old Cuban female was admitted from my office for treatment of severe stomatitis and mild volume
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such as weight loss. Goal was met. Pt was chest pain free during shift. NURSING DIAGNOSIS OUTCOME/GOALS INTERVENTIONS EVALUATION Excess fluid volume related to CHF as evidenced by patient weight gain of 2kg since hospitalization and +2 edema in lower extremities. Pt maintains adequate fluid volume and electrolyte balance as evidenced by vital signs within normal limits‚ and clear lung sounds throughout shift. Assess for crackles
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