Diuretic

administration of therapeutic agents or medications for the treatment of other primary diagnoses. These medications fall into several classes including: aminoglycoside antibiotics, antineoplastic drugs, other antibiotics, antimalarial drugs, loop diuretics, and salicylates. To date, there are over 200 over-the-counter and prescription medications that are known ototoxic articles. (Fausti et. al, 2007). This document will specifically focus on the ototoxicity of the antineoplastic agent…

Hassan Bedeiry Dr. Brenda Schoffstall CLB 479-M1 20 October 2015 This case study talks about a male trauma patient aged 36 years who was transported to a health care facility for emergency surgery. A sample was taken to the blood bank for pre-transfusion testing; including type and antibody screen and crossmatch for six units of PRBCs. After the units were issued to the OR, the patient received five compatible units of RBCs. After the infusion of about 100mL of the sixth unit, the transfusion…

protect certain body structures and support proper body functioning. Scotty mentions no pharmacological interventions, however, common pharmacological interventions used with craniotomy patients include anticonvulsants, muscle relaxers, sedatives, and diuretics (MedicineNet, n.d.). Also, there are no mentioned or current pharmacological interventions that can improve or cure a diagnosis of blindness. Although Scotty’s injuries happened years ago, there are no up-to-date medical interventions…

2] is a thiazide diuretic. It works by increasing the efficacy of the kidneys in removing excess salt and water from the bloodstream, which lowers blood pressure[11]. Chemically it is RS)-2-chloro-5-(1-hydroxy-3-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindol-1-yl)benzene-1-sulfonamide[12].…

can play a large role in patient’s recovery. Adams and Urban (2012), stated that IV fluid therapy is needed when a patient is at risk for dehydration due to vomiting, diarrhea, excessive sweating, severe burns, bleeding and extreme diuresis to due diuretic therapy. When there is an imbalance between fluid intake and output, the human body can go into shock and loss of electrolytes (p. 568). When IV fluid therapy is administered to treat volume deficit disorders in a safe and controlled…

The prescription and over the counter drug markets have been rapidly increasing over the century. New drugs are continually being marketed to consumers of different ages for various symptoms and illnesses, some unheard of in the past as new scientific studies have determined newly found psychological and physical illnesses in recent years. New medications are becoming available for some form of treatment for every illness found (Levinthal 340). The government has increased restrictions for…

Amber is that kind of girl who gets along with everyone and has many friends. She always seems happy, but when lunch time comes, she tries very hard to avoid the cafeteria. Amber spends every lunch period in the library finishing homework. Her friends want to eat with her and ask why she won’t eat. So why doesn’t Amber go to lunch? What’s wrong with her? Amber has an eating disorder called Anorexia Nervosa. Her mind tells her she doesn’t need food, she has a distorted vision of her body. Some…

For the Good of the Horse, or the Good of the People? Sports have rules. No matter the sport, it will have guidelines that tell people how to play and to keep players from cheating. Drug usage, one of the most debated sections of any rulebook, is regulated and controlled with drug testing and hefty punishments. The entire Russian track and field team was recently suspended for a “culture of cheating” through large-scale, government influenced drug usage (Keteyian). The second baseman for the…

Drifting from seen the patient as a passive recipient of health information and allowing them to be active partners in health management can empower them. Most patients benefit from health education and can monitor their weight and manage their diuretic medication as long as they know when they are required to contact a physician or a…

Scientific Name: Conyza canadensis (L.) Cronq. Common names: fleabane, mare’s-tail, horseweed, butterweed; Synonyms: Leptilon canadense (L.), Britton Erigeron canadensis L. (Mulligan 1992), : INTRODUCTION Conyza Canadensis Linn. belongs to the family Compositae. It is also known as fleabane and horseweed. It is widely dispersed in pakistan including Punjab, Western Himalayas and Kashmir. It was originated from North America. It can be seen everywhere in meadows,…