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symptoms. Poor Blood Circulation Angelica is an anticoagulant, which means that it can improve the flow of blood to the extremities. This also means that it should not be consumed along with drugs that have similar blood-thinning properties such as warfarin. Common Uses of Angelica Angelica is noteworthy for its versatility. All parts of the plant can be used, and they can be used in both sweet or savory dishes. The young leaves can be used in salads or stir fries or to make a tea while the…

Heart palpitations feel like the heart is skipping beats or adding extra beats. People also describe sensations of the heart fluttering, racing, or pounding. They often become acutely aware of their heartbeat and feel that it is more pronounced in the throat, neck, or chest than usual. The heart rhythm has also been noted to change while the palpitations are occurring. The majority of heart palpitations are benign and subside without any medical intervention (Raviele, 2011). Many of the common…

evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use of the drug in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits. Example drugs: atorvastatin, simvastatin, warfarin, methotrexate, finasteride Class ( N): FDA has not classified the drug. Example drugs: aspirin, oxycodone, hydroxyzine, acetaminophen,…

1. Antibiotic resistance is a big problem and one that is getting worse. Use the CDC site or other sources to answer these questions about antibiotic resistance. Please site your sources. Answer each part in 2-3 sentences. (2 points) CDC site: http://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/about.html a. Briefly describe practices that are contributing to antibiotic resistance. First, it must be understood that antibiotic resistance happens to some degree no matter what since bacteria are constantly…

The dilated cardiomyopathy is a progressive and chronic disease of the heart muscles, the most common type of cardiomyopathies, occurring mostly in adults 20 to 60, more common in men, usually starting in the heart's main pumping chamber (left ventricle), the muscles of the heart starts to stretch and to become thinner leading consequently to enlargement inside the chamber of the heart and can spreads to the right ventricle and then to the atria (Bhf.org.uk, 2017). When the heart chambers dilate…

Priority 1. Impaired gas exchange r/t altered blood flow to alveoli secondary to pulmonary embolus -Patient’s c/c -Patient has difficulty answering questions because of dyspnea and pain. -Patient is pale which demonstrates lack of oxygenation. - She is restless, agitated, slightly disoriented; decrease LOC. -Sputum is blood streaked; damage to lung tissue. -Respiratory rates in order; 28,30,36 showing that his body is not receiving enough oxygen. - ABG: Uncompensated respiratory alkalosis with…

What does the classic triad of normal pressure hydrocephalus correctly consists of? A: Gait disturbance, aphasia, dementia • The reason this is the wrong answer is because aphasia is not consider to be part of the triad in normal pressure hydrocephalus. It is possible for some patient exhibit symptoms of aphasia, agnosia and apraxia which are known as cortical features. B: Gait disturbance, urinary incontinence, dementia • Normal Pressure hydrocephalus is a condition caused by enlarged…

Holistic or Natural Medicine Holistic medicine is defined as the form of healing, which considers the whole person -- body, mind, spirit, and emotions -- in the quest for optimal health and wellness. ("Holistic Medicine: What It Is, Treatments, Philosophy, and More n.p.). Holistic medicine has been around for many years and is still being used today. (INSERT HISTORY OF HOLISTIC MEDICINE) Many people may consider holistic or alternative medicine over western medicine because of the side effects…

Stroke Case Study 1. The man has had an ischaemic stroke, identify the biological changes that would have occurred in his brain during the process. Arnold’s ischaemic stroke would be initiated when a lack of blood supply (ischaemia) is prevented from reaching the brain (NHS, 2016). The lack of oxygen causes the neurons within the brain to start a chain reaction, in the form of an ischaemic cascade. This begins seconds after the onset of ischaemia. The ischaemic cascade is a biological…

knowledge-based errors, a lack of knowledge is demonstrated such as giving penicillin without determining whether or not the patient is allergic. Another example is being unaware of the interaction between certain drugs such as warfarin and erythromycin which leads to warfarin toxicity. The lack of communication between providers and patient can also play a key role in this type of error. In ruled-based errors, individuals use bad rules or misapply a good rule such as injecting Diclofenac into…