the purposes, advantages, and disadvantages of the different routes of drug administration I would calm the patient down and tell her I will be happy to explain her questions and help with her concerns. I would tell…
undergo single-dose therapy or intermittent administration. Table 1 shows the advantages and disadvantages of various direct methods.(9) Direct methods Advantages Disadvantages Direct observation Accurate results Patients hinder the pills under their tongue and afterwards discard it, making the routine inspection impractical. Measurement of drug concentration and its metabolite in the blood or urine Objective Variations in drug metabolism and “white coat adherence” can make a false impression of…
many ways to look at this topic. First one must understand what a genetically modified organism is. After that, one must understand the advantages and disadvantages these organisms play. There are many advantages and disadvantages to genetically modified organisms. Some of the advantages are medicinal advancement and higher plant yields. Some of the disadvantages also fall within the medicinal and food areas. Also, one must take into account what society thinks about these and how genetically…
Legalizing Marijuana Cannabis is the scientific name of the commonly known drug, Marijuana. It appears naturally in tropical and humid parts of the earth. The use of Cannabis started in China in 2727 B.C. Greeks and Romans were also familiar with Marijuana. During 1545, the use of Cannabis spread to the western hemisphere where the people of Spain imported it to Chile to use it as a fibre. The legalization of Cannabis (Marijuana) has been declared as one of the contentious issues that is…
to study behavior: Case studies, correlational studies, and experiments. Each of these studies has its own advantages and disadvantages, so it is impossible to determine which is better, as each study’s effectiveness depends on its nature. Case studies, experiments, and correlational studies all have something in common, though: they can all be affected by research bias. This is a disadvantage in any study, and can sometimes drastically affect the results. A case study can be defined as “an…
The advantages of using a screening instrument to access and diagnose substance user disorder is helpful to a counselor by able to determine what treatment plan will work for her client. A advantages that a counselor also gets with screening instruments is that they are able to see how often the client is having problems with the abuse. Getting as much information with the screening instruments helps get a better picture and also helps the client. According to Cacciola et al. "The addiction…
patients and other health professionals. Drug Delivery Service (DDS) which is provided by hospital pharmacy and Nationwide Express Courier Service Berhad to offer some help of medicine or health care to the location that customer choose. This service has bring a lot of convenient for those customers difficult to go hospital or without transport, and these services are free to customers. Most of the senior citizens will needs this services very much. Objective of Drug Delivery Service can be…
The first disadvantage to stem cell research, for Alzheimer’s disease, is that the process is very long. Scientists have been promoting the advantages to stem cell research for decades, but the results have yet to prove that the advantages exist. While results have been proven on experiments conducted on animals, the same results do not hold turn for humans. There have also not been any trials conducted on humans because scientists are not yet sure if the stem cells are safe to be injected…
with rubbing effect. It may be a vehicle or media for a drug or it may serve like a protective or emollient. Ointments show plastic flow characteristics. When the ointment is applied it is definite yield value and the resistant to flow drops as the applications to the skin is continued. Body: • Uses : There are two types of ointments: A- Medicated: used to treat different dermatological conditions according to the incorporation drug and the skin part it can reach. Ophthalmic ointment:…
“third highest used substance in the world behind alcohol and tobacco, respectively” (Global Drug Survey, 2015). Since the early 20th century, cannabis has been subjected to legal restrictions in numerous parts of the world; Canadian cannabis use and supply has been under strict criminal control since 1923: “with recreational use criminally prohibited under the federal drug-control law” (Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, CDSA S.C.1996, c.19). However, in the past few decades, changed…