'Certain drugs' diaporamas de présentation

Disorders of Red Blood Cells

Disorders of Red Blood Cells. Professor Myat Thandar Department of Physiology University of Medicine 1. Functions of RBCs. O 2 transport (Hb in the RBCs) CO 2 transport Acid-base balance. Functional Importance of the Biconcave Shape of RBCs. Larger surface area for O 2 diffusion

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Varicella zoster

Varicella zoster. Intro. Varicella-zoster virus is a herpesvirus which causes varicella (chickenpox) and, after the virus has remained latent in the body (virus latency) and reactivates, herpes zoster (shingles)

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Blood

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The Neuron

Biological Level of Analysis - Neurotransmission. The Neuron. Brain Cells. Your brain is made up of cells. Brain cells come in two types: neurons , which talk to one another and to the rest of the body, and glial cells, which provide essential support to keep the whole show going.

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Airway intubation

Airway intubation. Joana Almeida. Anatomy. Methods:. Endotracheal intubation Orotracheal Nasotracheal Cricothyrotomy Tracheotomy. Endotracheal Intubation. Placement of a flexible plastic tube into the trachea to: maintain an open airway,

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NUTRITION

NUTRITION. CALORIES. Definition: The u nit of energy necessary to raise 1 Liter of Water 1 !. Caloric Intake/ Expenditure Theorm : When one consumes more calories than they burn, One gains weight. When one burns more calories than they consume, One loses weight. Metabolism.

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ADRENERGIC MEDICATIONS ( sympathomimetic drugs )

ADRENERGIC MEDICATIONS ( sympathomimetic drugs ) . BY:DR.ISRAA OMAR. Adrenergic transmission(synthesis). NA is synthesized in the axon of the noradrenergic neurons . Tyrosine is taken up by these neurons and by the action of tyrosine hydroxylase it is converted to DOPA

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Pharmacology I Chapter 3 Life Span Considerations

Pharmacology I Chapter 3 Life Span Considerations. Drug Therapy during Pregnancy & Lactation. First trimester = greatest danger of drug-induced fetal development defects Third trimester = drug transfer to fetus most likely Enhanced blood flow to fetus

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Illegal drugs

Illegal drugs. Definitions. Drug Abuse: Using drug as a habit Use of drug to an extent that it produces impairment of social, psychological or physiological functioning Drug Dependency: Tolerance Psychological dependency Physical dependency Drug:

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Fundoscopy

Fundoscopy. Using an ophthalmoscope. Objectives. Identify patients at risk from eye disease Recognising the normal fundus Describe Patient preparation Demonstrate correct procedure using the ophthalmoscope Describe abnormal findings, and recognise disease process .

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The Urinary System

The Urinary System. I. Functions. A. Maintain and purify internal medium B. Filter body fluids eliminating excess electrolytes and wastes C. Return needed materials to circulatory system D. Regulate blood volume and chemical make-up E. Renin-helps to regulate blood pressure

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Review - Anemias /WBCs

Review - Anemias /WBCs. Hemolytic Anemia . Arrows indicate cells being destroyed; Acquired (thru certain chemicals) o r inherited. Pernicious Anemia. Pernicious anemia is caused by a lack of intrinsic factor

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Hypothermia

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Excretory System

Excretory System. Diseases and Disorders. 3 of them. Interstitial Nephritis Cystitis Urethritis. Interstitial Nephritis. Inflammation of the spaces between the tubules of the kidneys Makes the kidneys not function properly, and waste is not filtered correctly Can be acute or chronic

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Substance Abuse ID, Referral & Prevention

Substance Abuse ID, Referral & Prevention. Current use trends, signs & symptoms and prevention. Current Trends of Drug Use. Marijuana Prescription Drugs Heroin DMT Synthetic or Designer Drugs Bath Salts Spice. Signs & Symptoms of Drug Abuse.

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Nightmares

Nightmares. Dreams that are frightening and realistic. Nightmares may be distressing enough to wake a person. They can be casused by tiredness, stress and certain drugs such as some blood-pressure medications. Generally , everyone can expect to experience nightmares at some stage in their life

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Drug Possession and Trafficking Notes

Drug Possession and Trafficking Notes. Driving under the influence of alcohol and using illegal are serious crimes that trouble Canadians. These crimes are costly resulting in more tax spending on health care and legal aid, and soaring insurance rates. COST OF ILLEGAL DRUGS:

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Vital Signs

Vital Signs. Respirations. Respirations. Process of taking in oxygen & expelling carbon dioxide 1 respiration = inspiration & expiration Measure while taking pulse; pt is not to know you are measuring resp. Leave fingers @ pulse site while counting respirations. Range of Respirations.

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The Basketball Diaries

The Basketball Diaries. By: Jemeny Velasco & Austin Moore Period 4. Summary:.

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Sense of Taste

Sense of Taste. By: Ramela Posadas, Aqsa Ulhaq , Lea Mejia, Jonathan Payne. Taste Sensations. Taste is the ability to dissolve molecules and ions called tastants . The 4 primary taste sensations are: Sweet Sour Salty Bitter

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