Sinusitis

Important Pathways to recognize prior to understanding clinical complications and scenarios: Lingual Nerve Pathway: CNV3 → Lingual Nerve (+Chorda Tympani from Facial Nerve) →Submandibular Ganglion Inferior Alveolar Nerve Pathway: CNV3 Mandibular Nerve → Inferior Alveolar Nerve →Inferior Dental Nerves → Mental Nerve (+ Nerve to Mylohyoid) Lingual Artery Pathway: External Carotid Artery→ Lingual Artery → Sublingual Artery, Deep Lingual Artery, Dorsal Lingual Artery Inferior Alveolar Artery…

This is a reflective practice paper that discusses that discusses the clinical experience, knowledge gain during this rotation and the student nurse practitioner’s perspective of knowledge and experience gap in comparison to her preceptors. Reflecting on clinical experience is important in that it allows the student practitioner to be self-aware and analyze his or her critical thinking based on patient encounter thus allowing them an opportunity for learning from their discovery (Wilding, 2008).…

Post World War II, chemical pesticides has become the most popular form of pest management. (Muir, History of pesticide use) The first pesticide that was widely used was DDT; it was favored for its ability to get rid of pests against agricultural and human health. Pesticide use was very liberal and many pests became resistant to pesticides, this caused non-targeted plants and animals to be harmed, and residue started to show up in unexpected places. (Delaplane, 2) Rachel Carson wrote the novel…

BENEFITS: Aromatherapy massage has many known benefits such as stimulating lymphatic flow, increasing joint flexibility, blood flow and oxygen functions to the muscles due to increased circulation, tissue regeneration, lessens depression and anxiety as well as improving the overall well – being. Aromatherapy massage brings a deeper level of relaxation, balance and health to client’s life. It stimulates the emotional part of our brain as the aroma from essential oils is sent to the limbic system…

pain-killing properties and soon became the main ingredient in several patent medicines. In the late 19th century, marijuana and cocaine were put to various medicinal uses -- marijuana to treat migraines, rheumatism and insomnia, and cocaine to treat sinusitis, hay fever and chronic fatigue. All of these drugs were also used recreationally, and cocaine, in particular, was a common ingredient in wines and soda pop -- including Coca Cola.2 Prior to 1890, laws concerning opiates were strictly…

heart disease is found in 95% of patients. According to Nell, “…patients can experience cardiac dysfunction or a lung condition called primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD), which causes mucus buildup in the lungs. This can lead to chronic bronchitis and sinusitis. Individuals with situs inversus and PCD are said to have Kartagener syndrome. “Kartagener syndrome is a hereditary ailment caused by a gene imperfection; this means that an individual must receive the gene from both the father and mother…

REASON FOR ENCOUNTER: Routine INR check for anticoagulation therapy. SUBJECTIVE Background (Description and history of the present illness or medical condition including previous approaches to treatment and responses; include other medical problems, medication experience per patient, drug allergies, current meds, etc.) Medical conditions: HA is a 60-year-old white male with three conditions, atrial fibrillation, hypertension and gastroesophageal reflux disease. His atrial fibrillation and…

Fashion-forward individuals pierce the nasal septum, but perforations can also result from illnesses such as syphillis or rare inflammatory disorders, nose picking and drug abuse. A perforated septum 's symptoms include nose bleeds, recurring infections, sinusitis, whistling, congestion and a bad smelling crust. Doctors can monitor small perforations while managing tjem with ointments, but when a perforation interferes with the ability to smell or whistles with each breath, a doctor may suggest…

Urgent care is a $16 billion a year industry and is expected to grow about 3.5 percent a year for the next decade, making it one of the fastest-growing segments of the health care system, according to IBIS World, a market research firm. What is the difference between Urgent care and Emergency care that is making Urgent care a fast-growing industry? Could it be that Urgent Care is a happy median between your practical doctor and an emergency room or its wide accessibility? Urgent care is a…

In this lab report a number of tests and results will be discussed. Unknown labs are performed for many reasons ranging from figuring out the causative agent in a diseased patient, to knowing the correct microorganism to use when making certain foods and antibiotics. Unknown labs are a key to testing the knowledge a student has gained throughout the course. Materials: Microscope Bunsen Burner Beaker Test Tube Holder Test Tube Clothes pin Striker Loops and Needles Distilled Water Crystal…