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Social anxiety is “a fear of humiliation or of being judged by others, and an avoidance of social situations where attention centers on the individual” (Martis). According to the Social Anxiety Institute, social anxiety has become the third largest psychological disorder, following depression and alcoholism (Richards). Commonly, victims of this social phobia have problems pursuing social environments, interactions, and relationships (“Social Anxiety Disorder”). The failure to fulfill daily…

The heart is considered the “engine of life” through its ability to rhythmically pump oxygen rich blood throughout the body to supply life. Unfortunately, this vital organ is vulnerable to damage through actions of everyday life ranging from smoking, diet, physical inactivity, and consumption of alcohol. Damage to the heart results in heart disease, also known as cardiovascular disease. Because of the vast complexity of the heart, heart disease branches off into various categories including…

the source of sepsis - Reassess antimicrobial therapy daily for possible deescalation - For patients with severe sepsis or septic shock and c Respiratory failure treat with an extended spectrum beta-lactam and either an aminoglycoside or fluoroquinolone to cover for Pseudomonas c Bacteremia treat with beta-lactam and macrolide for Streptococcus pneumoniae c Possible multi-drug resistant bacterial pathogens use combination therapy - Empiric combination therapy should not be used for more than 3-5…

Patient Initials: XY Age: 60 Sex: M SUBJECTIVE DATA: Client Complaints: Acute abdominal pain after eating with nausea HPI: The patient came in with complaints of acute abdominal pain. He verbalized that his acute onset of abdominal pain started last evening after eating. He is also experiencing a gnawing hunger pain in the umbilical area. He also feels nauseous but no vomiting. He felt warm and sweaty last night that he believed he may have had a fever. His symptoms subsided after he sat…

This figure shows the 2 different extremes of coronary artery disease plaques that can build up in the arteries. Stenotic lesions have more compact lipid cores, with more fibrosis and calcification with thick fibrous caps. There is less enlargement due to positive remodeling in these plaques. These types produce ischemia which is treated by medical therapy and revascularization surgery for relief of symptoms. Nonstenoic lesions are the more dominant type in the body and are more common than…

The case study that I am reviewing is about Barry Egan, A Caucasian male in his early mid-forties who lives in an apartment in Los Angeles, CA. I was provided with the background information that he is the owner of a small business that sells novelty items. Currently lives alone, never suffered from any kinds of medical conditions, doesn’t have any substance abuse (alcohol, drugs) habits. In fact, he appears to drink very minimally, nor does he appear to have any other diagnosable mental…

What is Huperzine A? Huperzine A is a purified alkaloid substance extracted from the Chinese club moss plant called huperzia serrata. The club moss is a primitive, vascular plant found in the subtropical regions of southern China. The scientific name for Huperzine A is Lycopodium Serratum Thumb. Club Moss, Qian Ceng Ta, Shi Song, Chien Tseng Ta, Jin Bu Buan, and Selagine are alternative common names used to define Huperzine A. Huperzine A is a natural compound extract accredited with having a…

Everyone feels anxious now and then. It’s a normal emotion. For example, you may feel nervous when you have a problem at work, before taking a test, or before making an important decision. What is anxiety disorder? Anxiety disorder is a phenomenon that commonly exists in the society, which is general term of various mental disorders. This kind of disease often has many negative influences on people of different ages and in different aspects, “Anxiety disorders are the most common mental…

especially at night. Antianxiety medications or sleeping medications seem to calm the flashbacks and the intense anxiety of thinking it is going to happen again. Some of the most common anti-anxiety medications used are Inderal and Arenolol which are beta-blockers, Buspirone which enhances the activity of serotonin or Atarax which is an antihistamine hydroxyzine; it has a sedative effect by blocking certain receptors in the brain. With every type of medication you take there is adverse effects…

Use of Chemical Hair Dyes and Health Problems According to J.D. Heyes, those who use hair dyes more than nine times a year have a 60 percent greater risk of contracting cancer (Heyes 1). It is important to know what kind of chemicals are in the hair dye. People do not read what the hair dye contains in it, if dying hair often it can lead to cause cancer on scalp, skin, and hair loss. J. D. Heyes, a scientist, also says that both home hair coloring kits, and dyes used at more expensive hair…