Aspirin

Inflammation is a defense mechanism where the body’s white blood cells fight off bacteria, viruses, and damaged cells(Feeling the Heat- the Link between Inflammation and Cancer, 2013) . When pathogenic cells enter the body, the white blood cells surround that invasion site immediately(Feeling the Heat- the Link between Inflammation and Cancer, 2013) . The white blood cells then release a specific toxic chemical that denatures the pathogen enough to kill it(Feeling the Heat- the Link between…

Pericarditis A. Etiology – The most common causes of pericarditis are either that it is idiopathic (unknown origin), or due to a viral infection. Other causes include: trauma, a myocardial, infarction, other types of infection, or other inflammatory conditions. B. Pathophysiology – This pathology is the inflammation of the pericardium of the heart. This inflammation causes narrowing of the pericardial space, which may also cause scarring. If left untreated this may lead to pericardial effusion,…

Psoriatic arthritis treatment has the goal of reducing pain, decreasing swelling, helping keep joint mobility and preventing further joint damage. The decision on the type of treatment used is usually made by the doctor based on the type of psoriatic arthritis (PA), how severe the condition is and the individual's reaction to treatment. With appropriate early diagnosis and psoriatic arthritis treatment something can be done to slow down the disease and try to preserve the health of the joints.…

Valproic acid is used as an anticonvulsant agent. When valproic acid is combined with other liver enzyme-inducing anti-epileptic agents; there is a chance of emerging hyperammonemia. Moreover, valproic acid dose correlates with the ammonia level in blood as well. As the dose of valproic acid increases, the ammonia level in blood increases. Hence, caution should be put in place while combining it with other medications and prescribing a suitable dose of valproic acid in order to avoid its…

of coronary arteries to increase the blood flow. Their principle benefit follows from a reduction in venous return which reduces the left ventricular work. Aspirin as an antiplatelet drug decrease platelet aggregation and may inhibit further thrombus formation in arterial circulation, including the coronary vessels. Administration of aspirin will prevent John from recurrent…

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guidelines. Immediately on arrival, she will receive the following treatments: supplemental oxygen therapy to keep oxygen saturation greater than 90% or relieve respiratory distress, sublingual nitroglycerin to relieve ischemic pain, and chewable 325mg aspirin for its antiplatelet effect. Morphine sulfate will be considered if chest pain is not relieved by sublingual nitroglycerin or if anxiety or pulmonary edema is present. Following the initial treatment, the treatment plan for Mrs. B will…

diagnosed with colorectal cancer. There might be a correlation with cardiovascular disease and colorectal cancer since they are both high in African Americans. Therefore, the increase use of aspirin to self-medicate against cardiovascular disease may lower colorectal cancer. I wonder who is more likely to take daily aspirins among all the ethnicities. I would think that ethnicities that normally do not go to the doctor, such as blacks,…

I. Thesis: Marijuana should be legal for both medical and recreational use in the United States because its benefits outweigh the drawbacks, it is natural and non-addictive, and it isn’t as harmful as products we commonly use. II. The benefits of using marijuana outweigh the drawbacks greatly. A. Used for pain relief, eating disorders, insomnia, and anxiety. B. Debatable drawbacks are laziness, worsened previous conditions, decrease in IQ and hallucinations. III. Marijuana is natural…