she took the following medications before her accident: • Acetazolamide 250mg • Albuterol Sulfate solution 2.5mg/3ml • Aplisol • Aspirin 81mg • Carvedilol 6.25mg • Citalopram 20mg • Colchicine 20mg • Donepezil 10mg • Ergocalciferol 50‚000 unit • Furosemide 40mg • Gabapentin 300mg • Ipratropium-albuterol solution0.5mg • Levothyroxine • Loperamide 4mg • Montelukast
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Congestive Heart Failure: A Cardiovascular Condition Congestive Heart Failure: A Cardiovascular Condition Congestive Heart Failure is not a disease‚ but a condition in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood needed to meet the cardiac demands of the body and facilitate systemic circulation. Congestive Heart Failure can be right or left-sided‚ and is mainly a fluid issue‚ in which there is a decreased amount of blood to the kidneys. In children‚ CHF can be long term and is most common in
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depressed‚ any concerns about suicide? 3. Clint Underhill had taken a medicine called Lasix directly before he went into the hot tub. The Underhill’s were drinking wine in the hot tub and the tub seemed very hot to the paramedics. 4. Lasix‚ also called furosemide‚ is a water pill‚ used to reduce the swelling and fluid retention that can be caused by various medical problems such as heart or liver disease‚ and it is also used to treat high blood pressure. It causes the kidneys to get rid of unneeded water
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PN 0004C Weekly Clinical Planning Sheet Student Name: S.H Care plan #5 Patient Initials: t.l Age/Sex: 73/f Allergies: Potassium Nurse on Duty: Regin Admission Date: 06/29/2013 Admitting Physician: Dr. Cole Consulting physician: Code status: Hospice‚ dnr Activity Level: As tolerated Diet: nectar thick/puree Patient History and Diagnoses: primary
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Module 08 Case Study: Urinary System and Electrolyte/Acid-Base/pH Balance Each question is worth 1 point‚ unless otherwise noted. I Got To Micturate: Part I—"Mini Case Studies" Questions Case 1: Frank Johnson 1. How does the urinary system relate to sexual function in males? How does the prostate relate to the bladder infections in males? The reproductive system in the male is closely intertwined with the urinary system‚ both functionally and anatomically. The male reproductive system is so
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BREAST CANCER Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women with most cases occurring in women over 50. In developed countries‚ around one in eight women develop breast cancer at some stage in their life. It develops from a cancerous cell‚ which develops in the lining of a milk duct or milk gland (lobule) in one of the breasts. If you notice any lump or change to your normal breast then you should see a doctor promptly. If breast cancer is diagnosed at an early stage‚ there is a good
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Cone Snail Venom Samantha McCoy COM/156 January 15‚ 2012 Gretchen Taylor Cone Snail Venom The Cone Snail is an amazing creature. After more than 20 years of research‚ a Filipino scientist has discovered that this sea dweller may hold the key to some of the world’s most critical diseases. With years of research and countless hours of studies‚ could the solutions to many of the world’s most painful and debilitating illnesses lay inside the venom of a deadly‚ yet beautiful multicolored sea snail
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Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure Heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump enough blood for the body due to a weakened or damaged heart. The heart’s pumping action moves oxygen-rich blood as it travels from the lungs to the left atrium‚ then on to the left ventricle‚ which pumps it to the rest of the body. The left ventricle supplies most of the heart’s pumping power‚ so it’s larger than the other chambers and essential for normal function. (American Heart Association). In left-sided
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development of LVF and dyspnoea caused by the presence of pulmonary oedema and show a clear understanding of the signs and symptoms a patient might present with. b) His wife has handed over his medications bought in from home. These include furosemide (diuretic)‚ enalapril (ace-inhibitor) and carvedilol (beta-blocker). With reference to the pathophysiology of left ventricular failure‚ explain the reason these drugs are prescribed. (6marks) Feedback Question
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1. Describe the anatomic location of the pancreas relative to the other organs in the upper portion of the abdominal cavity. - The pancreas is about 6 inches long and sits across the back of the abdomen‚ behind the stomach and liver‚ leveled with the top of the small intestine and it also borders the liver‚ spleen and kidneys. The head of the pancreas is on the right side of the abdomen and is connected to the duodenum (the first section of the small intestine) through a small tube called the pancreatic
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