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The Gordon’s functional health pattern assessment consists of 11 categories that nurses can use to identify risk factors that can lead to potential dysfunction (Edelman, Kudzma, & Mandle, 2014). The nurse can use this information to alter elements to influence a healthy outcome (Edelman, Kudzma, & Mandle, 2014). Additionally, this assessment allows families to analyze aspects of the family that they would not normally consider. An interview with Smith family using Gordon’s functional health…

Normal pathophysiology of gastric acid stimulation and production. Normally the stomach holds around 50cc of fluid. There are several stimuli that work together in the complex process of the digestion process (Huether & McCance, 2012). There are three phases of gastric secretion, first being the cephalic phase, which is stimulated by the thoughts , smells and taste of food. Stimulation releases acetylcholine and the release of gastrin-releasing peptide, thus indirectly stimulates hydrogen ions.…

I am going to be talking about the different types of acidosis and alkalosis. There are two types of this and they are respiratory acidosis and respiratory alkalosis, and metabolic acidosis and metabolic alkalosis. The purpose of this paper is to provide you with the definitions, causes, symptoms, and treatments of these conditions. Acidosis is an excessive amount of acid in the blood that causes pH levels to fall below 7.35. Alkalosis is an excess of base in blood that causes pH to rise above…

will be increased. As a result frequent nose bleeds and bruises can occur. Reducing the effect of warfarin will lower the INR and stop the bleeding episodes. Henceforth, cimetidine to be discontinue from Eliot’s medication list and an alternative antacid such as Pepcid will be considered at this time (Anticoagulation EUROPE (UK), 2015). Digoxin- Pseudoephedrine interaction: Using digoxin together with pseudoephedrine can cause an irregular heart rhythm. Pseudoephedrine is a sympathomimetic…

Iron deficiency anemia occurs when the body doesn’t have enough iron. Iron is a necessary component of hemoglobin. Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, this substance is extremely important because it carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Iron is also essential to preserve healthy cells, hair, skin and nails. At first, iron deficiency anemia can be so mild that it can be unnoticed. As the body becomes more iron deficient and anemia becomes worse, the signs and symptoms…

Fracking has large impact on daily life for global consumers, it effects prices and availability of fuels for consumers. Fracking is an exceptionally complicated process. To start the process, a ten thousand foot well is drilled below the surface into shale layers. Next, 1 to 8 million gallons of water mixed with chemicals are injected into the well at extremely high pressures to crack the rock. This will allow the product to flow out once the water is mostly removed. This process is highly…

OTHER DRUGS: The interaction studies have been performed only in adults.  ANTACIDS WITH ALUMINIUM AND MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDES There are decrease in absorption of mycophenolate mofetil was observed when administered in combination with antacids.  ACYCLOVIR when mycophenolate…

Heart burn is usually associated with change in taste, burning sensation rather squeezing sensation, intolerance to spicy and hot foods, abdominal bloating and often responsive to antacids. 8. Differentiating angina pain from acute pericarditis is very crucial when it comes to emergency care management. The type of pain and patient medical history will give some clue to the evaluating clinician in this given clinical scenario…

Medication Interview with Michelle When receiving a prescription medicine the information pamphlet can be intimidating and trying to remember what your doctor told you about medications can be stressful. In this particular paper I will be interviewing my mom, Michelle, about her medications to treat her Multiple Sclerosis. I will cover what she thinks they are for and how she was told to use them, areas of medication education that were overlooked, and whether or not I believe Michelle has a…

TITLE: INTRODUCTION: Alka-Seltzer is used to reduce pain, inflammation, heartburn etc. It is an antacid. When it is dissolved in water, it produces carbon dioxide filled air bubbles. It is represented by CO2.(1) Alka-Seltzer consists of citric acid and aspirin. Bicarbonates are formed when the tablet is dissolved. When it is mixed with citric acid, then the acid reacts with bicarbonates and water, carbon dioxide are formed.(1) When Carbon and oxygen bonded, then carbon dioxide gas is…