Lithium

pray, and follow their religion). Progress (Midterm & Final)How am I doing? Midterm - I adhere to MRU and agency policies and procedures (E.g. charting, observation level as per orders and MRU student nurse guidelines, protocol for clozapine, lithium toxicity, etc). - I was able to demonstrate critical thinking as to why my patients are on particular medication, its dose, and side effects (lowered dose for risperidone from 5mg to 2 mg because patient had high level of prolactin, which is one…

In this experiment, two cations in an unknown solution were found using qualitative analysis. For Part A, the solution was to contain either silver or lead, while in Part B, the solution that was set on the side form Part A was identified to contain either calcium or barium. Part C explored a different method through the use of cation flame tests to observe colored flames from six metal chloride solutions. In Part A, the initial step was to add HCl to the unknown sample. This was necessary…

Hypothyroidism Tiffany Lewis Mod F Everest University Mr. Todd 7/10/2016 Abstract In this essay, I will be discussing the definition of hypothyroidism. As well as the causes of hypothyroidism and ages that it affects. The treatments for and how to help care for the people that have the condition. The condition is very serious and can cause death. I am going to talk about the effects of the condition on the human body. We also are going learn about the condition more in depth. Hypothyroidism…

Presto 03510 FlipSide Belgian Waffle Maker The Presto 03510 FlipSide Belgian Waffle Maker is a waffle maker that lets you cook one round of Belgian waffle at a time. It has an extra-thick grid that creates 7-inch waffles. As with its design, the Flipside has an interesting design quality and construction. The hinges are supported by a metal frame, not a plastic one unlike all other Belgian waffle makers. This adds durability, but the problem with metal is it tends to heat up faster and could…

On January 11, 1964, Luther L. Terry, Surgeon General of the U.S. Public Health Service, released the first report of the Surgeon General’s Advisory Committee on Smoking and Health. On the basis of more than 7,000 medical and scientific articles, the advisory committee concluded that smoking is directly linked to serious health issues such as cancer, coronary heart disease, strokes, and a variety of other serious medical conditions. (CDC) Since the reports initial introduction 51 years ago,…

with a bipolar person. In combination with medication, psychotherapy including cognitive behavioral therapy, family psycho education, interpersonal and social rhythm therapy, and psycho education will benefit the person. Some medications include lithium, mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, and antidepressants to stabilize a bipolar person’s moods. Other therapies include electroconvulsive therapies. Once someone realizes this is a lifelong management condition one can handle this with on an…

When I first joined the class I did not know anything about suicide, and the only reason I joined because all the classes that I wanted to take was already full, and Suicide Response was the most interesting classes left. Joining the class is probably the best decision I have made, not only do I know what to do when a suicide situation arises, but now I have a better chance of identifying if someone is showing signs of completing suicide. I also, now know what actions to take when someones is…

The atom is the smallest unit of matter. The name “atom” comes from the Greek word atomos, which means “uncuttable.” Atomic theory states that all matter is made up of these small particles, and that these atoms, and the matter made from them, cannot be created nor destroyed, merely reshaped and reformed. Modern chemistry unofficially began in the eighteenth century. French scientist Antoine Lavoisier discovered the law of the conservation of mass c. 1785. This law states that “The total mass…

six ounces each per day, 1/5 of normal intake, and used fruit juices; they ate hot dogs and other wet-pack foods when they ate at all. The crew became dehydrated throughout the flight. Removal of carbon dioxide also was a concern. There were enough lithium hydroxide canisters, which remove carbon dioxide from the spacecraft, but the square canisters from the command module were not compatible with the round openings in the lunar module environmental system. Mission control devised a way to…

Chlorpromazine (CPZ) is an antipsychotic drug. Antipsychotics are drugs that are utilized to regard side effects of psychosis, for example, daydreams (for instance, hearing voices), visualizations, neurosis, or befuddled considerations. They are utilized as a part of the treatment of schizophrenia, extreme gloom and serious tension. Antipsychotics are additionally helpful at settling scenes of madness in individuals with Bipolar Disorder. Chlorpromazine is utilized for Schizophrenia and…