Psychoactive Drugs are chemical substances that alter behavior‚ mood‚ perception‚ or mental functioning. Through the consumption of substances many cultures have found ways to alter consciousness. Psychoactive substances apply their effects by transforming biochemical or physiological processes in the brain. The message system of nerve cells‚ or neurons‚ relies on both electrical and chemical transmission. Neurons rarely touch each other; there is a microscopic gap between one neuron and the next
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vasculitisHematologic: eosinophilia‚ agranulocytosis‚ anemia‚ thrombocytopeniaOther: hypersensitivity reactions‚ fever | -Perform skin testing before giving the medication.-Administer drug slowly to the IV line-Explain to the patient that antibiotic therapy lasts for 7 days will take the drug without any miss.-Make sure that the patient takes the drug at the same time of the day.-Provide rest and comfort.-Assess for any signs of hypersensitivity reaction such as purpura‚ rash‚ itching | Paracetamol(Calpol‚ Tempra)February
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Name of Drug | | Mechanism of Action | Indication | Adverse Effect | Special Consideration | Nursing Responsibility | Rationale | Generic Name:AcetylcysteineBrand Name:(Fluimucil)Classification:MucolyticAntidote | Dosage:200mgFrequency:Route:Oral (diluted in ½ glass of water) | Splits links in the mucoprotein contained in respiratory mucus secretion‚ decreasing the viscosity of the mucus. | Mucolytic adjuvant theraphy for abnormal‚ viscid or inspissated mucus secretion in acute and chronic bronchopulmonary
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Instructions Read Case 5.2 on pp. 226- 228 - Drug Dilemmas. (Of course‚ you must read Chapter 5 prior to reading the case :) Chapter 5 is very interesting in many respects. We need to consider whether corporations have social responsibilities and whether they have moral responsibilities in addition to making profits. You can see it’s a difficult balance to attain. Go to pages 202-203 to read about "Corporate Moral Agency" and the 2010 Supreme Court ruling giving corporations First Amendment
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Controversial Drug It is clear as day that this was a drug reaction. It was stated that Midazolam Hydrochloride an injection and solution used to sedate is used in respiratory depression and respiratory arrest‚ and a medication called Hydromorphone Hydrochloride an opiod injection and pill used to treat moderate to severe pain was used. Midazolam’s initial dose for sedation can be as little as 1mg and should not exceed 2.5mg it should be administered slowly over the course of two minutes‚ and
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anti-pyretic properties. It is derivative of N-phenyl anthranili acid. Mefenamic acid shows central as well as peripheral analgesia. It is an inhibitor of cyclo-oxygenase. It also antagonizes certain effects of prostaglandins | -patients hypersensitive to the drug-patients withactive ulceration or chronic inflammation of either upper and lower gastrointestinal tract in patients with hyper pre-existing renal disease | Relief of pain including muscular‚ rheumatic‚ traumatic‚ dental‚ post-op and postpartum pain
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generic drug stores launched with the support of the state government are yet to spread to all over the state. Yet‚ these generic stores have helped to save up to Rs.2 crore to the patients in the state so far. The Jeevandhara generic outlets have turned out to be a big hit among the poor patients and have been doing good business. Started with sales of just Rs.2000 per day in 2010‚ today the outlets are having a sale of Rs.25‚000 to Rs.28‚000 every day. All the 330 categories generic drugs are offered
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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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Discuss how sleep and psychoactive drugs affect perception. Include in your discussion how a lack of sleep or use of psychoactive drugs affects your perception. I know that the lack of sleep is diffidently hard for people to function. It takes it toll on those who have issues sleeping. It could be from insomnia‚ sleep apnea‚ body aches‚ your partner snoring there are so many reasons why its hard to sleep. We need the rest to help us eliminate waste products and without enough sleep we would
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HannahRae Stevens 5 Oct. 2011 “If you Can’t Say Something Nice‚ Don’t Say Nothing At All” In any given day‚ we are exposed to hundreds of opinions from various sources. An admiring comment about your shoes‚ a disgusted cry during a Presidential address‚ a whispered diss about the girl across the room at a social event. Opinions are a part of everyday life‚ and we often never even give much thought to whether they are a necessary and beneficial asset to society. If we were indeed to ponder
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