Benzodiazepine

The National Survey on Drug Use and Health has concluded that around 20 million Americans ranging from 12 to older have used an illegal drug in the last 30 days. This consists of 8% of the population involving that age range. Around 48 million people from the age 12 to older abuse prescription drugs like painkillers, sedatives, and stimulants from ages 12 and older. This consists of about 20 percent of the U.S. Population. Drug abuse is a growing problem and over the years, it has only escalated…

Treatment Plan for Generalized Anxiety Disorder This treatment plan is based upon the scenario presented in Unit 4, for client Kristen. According to the criterion set out in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), this client has all of the symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder, (GAD) 300.02 (F41.1). The presenting symptoms include: excessive worrying, tiredness, irritability, sleeplessness, muscle tension, and difficulty concentrating. Her…

Nowadays, clinicians and psychologists are not using anymore the word "addiction". DSM-5 diagnostic criteria uses the word "Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders" or 'Substance Use Disorders". According with DSM-5, substance use disorders is defined as a chronic, relapsing brain disease which characteristics are compulsive seeking and drug use, despite its harmful consequences. It is considered a brain disease because drugs change this body: its structure and operation are affected. These…

medications, which help in controlling symptoms through affecting brain neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine. In cased someone is resistant in taking medication, injections are prescribed instead of pills. In situation where victims are agitated, benzodiazepine such as Ativan is used to calm them down in combination, which can be companied with an antipsychotic.…

Patient Referral Mrs. Glenys Patterson had been referred to an Exercise Physiologist for 4 sessions in her Chronic Disease Management Plan. Mrs. G. Patterson’s GP referrals goals are to reduce BMI to 25 or less, participate in 150min aerobic exercise per week, reduce blood pressure and progression of Osteoarthritis (OA), improve self- esteem and reduce cardiovascular risk factors. Medical Health Conditions Mrs. G. Patterson’s referral indicated diagnoses history of severe morbid obesity BMI…

Theoretical Framework The theoretical frameworks used in this project are composed of the concept of patient engagement and the levels of prevention model. When patients have knowledge, skills, and willingness, they are more likely to engage and involve in their own health care. Patient engagement occurs when patients actively participate in the patient-centered interventions; it requires a collaboration between patients and healthcare providers (Tzeng, Yin, & Fitzgerald, 2015). Patient…

Many people associate epilepsy and seizures with violent movements with muscle contractions, but there are actually many types of seizures that one can have. As stated by the Mayo Clinic (2015), “Epilepsy is a chronic disorder of the central nervous system in which nerve activity in the brain becomes disrupted, causing seizures or periods of unusual behaviour, sensations, and sometimes loss of consciousness” (Para. 16). Epileptic seizures are generally caused by abnormalities in the brain that…

seizure control, and mood stabilizers (i.e. lithium). In a study done a John Hopkins Children’s Center (2015), lithium was proved to be safe and effective in children with mood swings for short-term use when treating patients with bipolar disorder. Benzodiazepines have shown minimal effectiveness with SMS patients. Dentistry care is frequently recommended due to oral problems such as mandibular protrusion and gingival…

Focusing Beneath the Surface Dermatology is the branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders. Diseases involving the skin have a psychological effect on people. Emily Ellen, a patient diagnosed with psoriasis began seeing bumps on her belly about two centimeters in diameter, and as the research continued to find a cure, they had spread to the rest of her body except for her hands, feet, and face. She sought medical help, first seeing her general doctor; the…

The con that may be preventing a company from going forward to implement a drug testing policy would be the accuracy of the test results. There are few different methods that used when someone is being tested. These methods include; first the most common types would be breath & urine. Some other methods that can be used to test for drug use would be hair, oral fluid, blood and sometimes even sweat. While disregarding the fact that there are many types of methods used for drug testing. Whichever…