Sedative

• You will be given a medicine to make you fall sleep (general anesthetic). You may also be given a medicine to help you relax (sedative). • A tube may be inserted through your nose and into your stomach (nasogastric tube). The nasogastric tube removes digestive fluids and prevents you from throwing up or feeling nauseous. • A small, flexible tube (catheter) will be inserted…

with a telephone in one hand. Empty bottles of pills, prescribed to treat her depression, were spread around her room. “After a small investigation, an autopsy found a very small amount of sedatives in her system which made Los Angeles police assume that her death was caused by a self-administered overdose of sedative drugs and that the death is probable suicide at age 36” (McNeil, 2012). In recent years, there have been many conspiracy theories about her death, which most said that she was…

The Effects of Drug Addiction A growing problem in today’s society is drug addiction. Whether it be from pain medicine, sedatives, or even street drugs; many people are not left untouched by it’s devastating effects. It is seen in our homes, schools and jobs. The sad part is that substance use is usually glamorized in the media. Movies, TV shows, magazines, books, and the internet make it look cool, sexy, and fun. Addiction can affect people of all ages. An addict can start out in many forms: an…

Bentyl (dicyclomine) is an anti-spasmodic drug which relaxes the muscle in the wall of the gut. It can reduce the intestinal contractions of an irritable bowel and therefore reduce pain and diarrhea. Bentyl comes in the forms of capsule, tablet, and oral liquid. It is usually taken four times per day. For best results, Bentyl should be taken 30 minutes to 1 hour before eating a meal. Bentyl should not be taken at the same time as an antacid. Some Antacids can reduce the effectiveness of Bentyl.…

Short-term suffering if VSED is taken would include a potential for intense suffering for the sick person. A person with dementia will likely but unaware of the situation that they are put into and resist. While sedatives for VSED may help, the true pain the person may be in could be unavailable to a health care professional as the person cannot express themselves. During the process of VSED, the person could be in a state of extreme pain and discomfort, unknown to…

In adult patients undergoing general anesthesia, does ondansetron decrease postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) compared to general anesthesia without antiemetics? The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of ondansetron, in preventing and treating postoperative nausea and vomiting, under different conditions of general anesthesia. The scope of this study covers the effects of ondansetron administered in combination with general anesthetics and the patient’s response in…

OTC Drug Abuse Over the counter drug abuse.Just alone, is not good news in the slightest bit. It’s one of the many serious problems in the world today. Drug abuse isn’t just about street drugs such as marijuana. Besides marijuana, legal medications are the most commonly abused drugs in the U.S. Over-the-counter and prescription drugs can help and heal us.. But some can be addictive and dangerous if they’re used the wrong way. I chose two questions to ask someone who knows a lot in this kind…

“Not….Mary….Sharon…” Almost immediately, the sedative gas pushed the young girl out of her stressed, combative state and into a muted haze of forced calmness, allowing the doctors to administer the anesthesia which would put her completely under. Three hours later, the girl woke up in Recovery, unable…

A harmless high for felines and useful for people. Catnip leaves contain considerable quantities of vitamins C and E, both powerful antioxidants. The main phytochemicals, nepetalactone isomers, mild sedatives, somewhat like the active ingredients in valerian. Catnip is a gentle but potent sleep-inducer for people who calms without affecting you the next day. It soothes the nervous system and can safely help you get a restless child off to sleep, in fact catnip, including chamomile, is one of the…

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder affecting all ages. Epileptic seizures occur as a brain insult that results in one of three forms. Seizures can be systemic, toxic or metabolic. Epilepsy has been defined as brain disorder characterized by enduring predisposition to generate seizures, by the neurobiological, cognitive, psychological and social consequences of the condition. An epileptic seizure is defined as a transient event of signs and symptoms due to abnormal excessive neuronal…