DRUG STUDY DRUG ACTION INDICATION / CONTRAINDICATION NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES Generic Name: Cephalexin Classification: Cephalosporin Dosage: 500 mg capsule Frequency: TID Route: PO Mechanism of Action: They stop or slow the growth of bacterial cells by preventing bacteria from forming the cell wall that surrounds each cell. The cell wall protects bacteria from the external environment and keeps the contents of the cell together. Adverse Reactions: diarrhea‚ nausea‚ sore
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Samuel Drugs Case Analysis I. A. The problem that Dr. Amita Joshi faces is how to deal with Rajesh Mishra’s betrayal of Samuel Drugs by forwarding his own selfish interests. B. One major factor that contributed to this problem was Joshi’s management style. Like Samuel Houston before her‚ she gave her underlings increasing autonomy with increasing success. The fact that Joshi had no idea what Mishra was up to also shows she didn’t monitor the employees to which she delegated authority
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Drug Abuse Commonly Abused Drugs Commonly abused drugs: (1) Alcohol; (2) hallucinogenic (vision producing) drugs‚ such as LSD and mescaline; (3) marijuana; (4) nicotine‚ which is found in tobacco; (5) opiates‚ including most narcotics; (6) sedatives‚ including barbiturates and other kinds of sleeping pills; (7) stimulants‚ such as cocaine and amphetamines and other “pep pills.” Inhalants‚ which are fumes inhaled from such substance as cleaning fluids‚ gasoline‚ and model airplane glue‚ are
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is drugg dealing INTRODUCTION In this final paper I will be describing how drug dealing is a global problem that affects the entire world. As we know drugs are becoming more common than before‚ with this new generation and new technology drug dealers are capable of developing new drugs that leads to high rates of addiction‚ crime‚ aids‚ puberty‚ prostitution‚ death‚ etc. Illegals drugs such as marihuana‚ cocaine‚ heroin‚ ecstasies are taking control of our society‚ and the health
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people experiment with drugs. Addiction is a very common issue. The majority of Americans sample drugs at least once in their life. Not all use of substances is considered an addiction. While there is a great deal of effect on the brain‚ it is also necessary to know the difference between use and addiction. Drug use in America is a very serious issue. Millions of people try drugs at least one point in their life. The majority of Americans in fact admit to trying drugs at least once‚ about
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DRUG ROUTES (1) ORAL ADVANTAGE: It is both the least expensive and generally the least offensive form of medication. They can come in a variety of forms – fast/slow release‚ capsules or coated. Oral medication is convenient‚ painless & easy to take. DISADVANTAGE: Oral medication can have a slower rate of absorption due to the time required to digest and absorb them. Some patients may have difficulty swallowing or unconscious. Oral medication can be affected by food in the gastrointestinal
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I.INTRODUCTION The illegal or harmful use of drugs is a major threat to the world and to future generations. Drugs are substances that are becoming more common in our communities as each day goes by. The demand for drugs is also increasing daily. People need to act and play a part in the combating of drugs starting in their own homes. Every individual needs to be aware of the consequences of drug abuse and to help spread the word starting at young ages. All parts of local and world communities
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Effects of Drugs The Effects of Marijuana‚ Cocaine‚ and Methamphetamine on American Society Topic: The Effects of Marijuana‚ Cocaine‚ and Methamphetamine on American Society. Thesis: The effects of illegal drug use of marijuana‚ cocaine‚ and methamphetamine on American society. I. Illegal drug use A. History B. Effects C. Problems II. Three types of drugs A. Marijuana B. Cocaine C. Methamphetamine III. Effects and Treatments of the Three types of drugs A. Short
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The Use of Immunosuppressive Drugs In Organ Transplants Chelsae Smith Abstract The use of immunosuppressive drugs in the organ transplant setting has become vital to the survival of the patient. This paper will discuss the importance of immunosuppressive drugs through the stages of induction therapy‚ maintenance therapy‚ and treatment of acute rejection. Categories of immunosuppressive drugs will be discussed in terms of each category’s action of stopping the acute rejection. Acute rejection
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Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking every year. It is an exercise undertaken by the world community to sensitize the people in general and the youth in particular‚ to the menace of drugs. The picture is grim if the world statistics on the drugs scenario is taken into account. With a turnover of around $500 billions‚ it is the third largest business in the world‚ next to petroleum and arms trade. About 190 million people all over the world consume one drug or the other. Drug addiction causes
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