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"Caffeine is the most widely used psychoactive substance in the world"(Davidson and Alic 1). Most people drink caffeine through the day to stay alert or remain awake. Caffeine affects people in many different ways; some people like to drink a lot of caffeine whether it be in coffee, pop or some other drink. Drinking these drinks is not the only way to consume caffeine. Caffeine can be consumed in a powder form in extreme cases. When drinking caffeine, it can cause many different effects on the…

reabsorption is increased. This allows the mother to meet the demands of fetal the fetus and maintain sodium and water balance regardless of changes in dietary sodium intake or excessive sweating, vomiting or diarrhea. The FNP should be aware that if diuretics are given, severe hypovolemia and decreased placental perfusion are likely serious consequences (Lowdermilk, 2012, p. 290). e. Vagina; Cervix; 1) Goodell sign, a cervical change which can be observed at the beginning of the 6th week in a…

Introduction By definition Rhabdomylosis is a rare disease that causes a breakdown of muscle tissue that releases a damaging protein into the blood. Fewer than 200,000 people are diagnosed in the United States yearly. Rhabdomylosis causes an excess level of myoglobin, which can and eventually will cause further injury. There are multiple causes of this disease such as trauma, nontraumatic exertional rhabdomyolysis, and other miscellaneous causes. Risk factors range from seizures to alcoholism…

Since it took root in the American mind during Richard Nixon’s visit to China in 1971, acupuncture has become one of the most well-known and widely used practitioner-based forms of alternative medicine in the United States. Though most commonly thought of as the insertion of needles into energy pathways in the body, acupuncture also includes electroacupuncture, laser acupuncture, acupressure, Shiatsu, auriculotherapy, and moxibustion (heat therapy), among others. (Ulett, Han, & Han, 1998)…

Bulimia Bulimia affects society in many ways. Bulimia is a eating disorder where a person has a cycle of binge eating and purging. This disorder negatively affects the person's mental and physical well-being because of altered self perception and unhealthy eating practices. What are some treatments for Bulimia? One way that Bulimia can be treated is by discontinuing the cycle of regurgitating the food that they digested or consumed. Another treatment is changing negative thoughts…

There are many natural remedies available to help you lose weight. These remedies work by increasing your metabolism, controlling your cravings and improving the body 's ability to convert fat into energy. Additionally, many of these herbs help reduce inflammation throughout the body. Inflammation within the body not only makes you look heavier than you are, but it also prevents the body from absorbing the nutrients from your foods, causing vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Cinnamon Cinnamon…

Main Question Post: Week 4: Cardiovascular Disorders Myocardial Ischemia and Acute Coronary Syndrome Cardiovascular disease (CVD) persists as the principle source of death amongst the men and women globally, and has claimed further breathes yearly in the United States (U.S) than “cancer, chronic lung disease, and accidents” collectively (Dunlay, & Roger, 2012). Myocardial ischemia and acute coronary syndrome originate with the coronary artery disease. According to Huether and McCance (2012),…

“rarely” or “never “are scored as 0, except for one item (no.26) where the scoring is reversed. The questionnaire also include four additional behavioral questions that assess self-reported binge eating, self-induced vomiting, use of laxatives or diuretics and treatment of an ED. The total EAT-26 score is determined by summing all the responses to items from 1-26 that range from zero to…

stamina, and a lot more of those types of upgrades to your body. According to Mayo Clinic’s article, Performance-enhancing drugs: Know the risks, the six most famous kinds of steroids that people use are Anabolic, Androstenedione, Erythropoietin, Diuretics, Creatine, and stimulants. There are many other different non-branded steroids that athletes use without knowing that they are even worse in terms of risk than the normal famous types of steroids. Athletes from all kinds of sports use…

The patient for this case study is a Caucasian male in his late fifties who is retired. The patient arrives at Roper Rehabilitation Hospital via EMS from home. Patient’s wife reports a friend reported to her an abnormal gait pattern the day prior. Patient’s wife reports slurring of speech today. Patient’s CT scan results indicated Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)/Hemorrhagic Stroke /saccular aneurysm in the cerebellar brain site. According to O’Sullivan (2007), a stroke (CVA) is an acute onset of…