1.Describe the difference between drug dependence and drug tolerance

Why is the topic of quality improvement in healthcare important?

Ketogenic Diets.

Present the rationale for their use in obesity, discussing both the strengths and the weaknesses of these diets. Are these a diets a healthy recommendation for anyone considering weight loss? Post your response along with (1) reference to a credible resource that informed you about this topic.

A.Research the social ,political and economic issues that are affecting aboriginal or torres strait islander people and write at least one paragraph about each issue you identify and its impact.

B.explain how the Australian culture and systems and structures impact aborginal and torres strait islander people are impacted on engaging with services .

Identify at least one barrier that relates to challenges with population health. Consider how you could employ translational research to potentially overcome this barrier. Identify the best type of translational research to address this barrier, and provide rationale for the type you have chosen. What would be the challenges of using this type? What strategies would you employ to provide an understanding of your chosen type of translational research and to gather collaborative support?

1. Describe the difference between drug dependence and drug tolerance; 2. Describe how withdrawal symptoms can be avoided; 3. What assessment findings would be expected in a patient who has stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system or who uses sympathomimetic (adrenergic) drugs? 4. Order: loxapine (Loxitane) 75 mg, IM, daily Available: loxapine (Loxitane) 50 mg/1 ML How many milliliters (ML) will the patient receive?

“How have you changed something in order to provide individualized patient care?”

Read the case study, then answer the questions that follow.

Nerelee works as a support worker in a home and community care setting. As part of her role, Nerelee assists with showering, grooming and dressing people in their own home.

Nerelee’s workplace has WHS policies and procedures that aim to ensure a person’s home is as safe as possible, for both the support workers, and the people receiving care.

Nerelee is aware that there are specific safety requirements that apply to working in a home and community care setting.

Question:

1)Outline what you see as some of the rights and responsibilities of Nerelee and the clients she supports. (Approx. 120 – 150 words).

2) What actions can Nerelee take to help reduce the risk of fire in her clients’ homes? (Approx. 70 words).

How did you manage the stress associated with change in technology and innovation within the hospital?

Nutritional factors that may be linked to cancer include:

Group of answer choices

1.phytochemicals.

2.mega-supplements of antioxidants

3.nitrogen.

4.ephedra

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Vitamin E:

Group of answer choices

1.assists in the production of thyroid hormone.

2.reduces formation of nitrosamines in the stomach.

3.protects cell membranes from oxidation.

4.protects skin from the suns ultraviolet rays.

water lost through urination

Group of answer choices

1.an individual with kidney disease

2.a newborn

3.a marathon runner

4.an individual who has a diet rich in processed foods

Which of the following stimulates the thirst mechanism?

Group of answer choices

1.elevated blood volume and pressure

2.Truedecreased blood volume and pressure

3.lubrication of the mouth and throat tissues

4.decreased concentration of solutes in the blood

Prepare a teaching plan for your client who is receiving levothyroxine therapy. Be sure to include how to prevent myxedema coma and outline the expected outcomes of successful hypothyroid therapy.

Based off the scenario below list the following:

1)subjective data

2)objective data

3) cue clusters

4) inferences

5)defining characteristics

6)possible nursing diagnosis

7)actual diagnosis

8)collaborative problems

Patient Introduction Location: Medical unit Time: 0730 Report from the midnight shift nurse: Situation: Mr. Rashid Ahmed was admitted 2 days ago with a diagnosis of gastroenteritis secondary to E. coli with dehydration and hypokalemia. He has responded well to treatment and his condition has stabilized, so he is ready to be discharged this afternoon. Background: Mr. Ahmed is a 50-year-old Middle Eastern male. Five days ago, he ate lunch at a local restaurant and subsequently developed abdominal cramping, vomiting, and severe diarrhea. He was admitted 2 days ago with signs and symptoms of dehydration and hypokalemia. Assessment: Mr. Ahmed is alert and oriented to person, place, and time. He stated he is feeling much better this morning. He denies nausea and abdominal pain and reports sleeping well last night. Daily orthostatic blood pressure (BP) readings performed at 0600 were 118/76 lying, pulse 72, 114/74 sitting, pulse 76, and 110/68 standing, pulse 78. He has been afebrile for 24 hours. His skin is tan and dry, and skin turgor shows immediate return. His heart rate is regular. Bowel sounds are active in all quadrants, and his abdomen is soft. He is now tolerating oral fluids and needs encouragement to increase intake as tolerated. He had a small amount of soft-formed stool at 2200 last night. His diet order is advance to regular as tolerated, and he was able to eat some dry toast last evening without nausea, vomiting, or loose stools. He has been voiding without difficulty. He has an IV catheter in place with a saline lock. Recommendation: Plans are for discharge home this afternoon. continue to monitor his intake and output and fluid status, and he needs encouragement to increase the oral intake. He will need a head-to-toe physical assessment this morning.

Building a Medical Vocabulary

HCP 224

Complete each statement:

3.   Receptors that detect light are _______________.
9.   An agent that dilates the eye is called _______________.
10.   The _______________ forms the communication system between the central nervous system and the rest of the body.
39.   Removal of a nail is known as ____________________.

40.   Through or across the skin is termed ____________________.