Archive for July, 2009

What is Mannitol l drug study on mannitol

Posted under Uncategorized on Friday, 31 July 2009 by Site Admin
Mannitol is an organic compound with the formula (C6H8(OH)6). This polyol is used as an osmotic diuretic agent and a weak renal vasodilator. It was originally isolated from the secretions of the flowering ash, called manna after their resemblance to the Biblical food, and is also be referred to as...
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Furosemide l Lasix l loop diuretics

Posted under Uncategorized on Friday, 31 July 2009 by Site Admin
Furosemide (INN) or frusemide (former BAN) is a loop diuretic used in the treatment of congestive heart failure and edema. It is most commonly marketeFurosemide acts by inhibiting the Na-K-2Cl symporter in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle. The action on the distal tubules is...
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Diuretics l Diuretic drugs l Uses of Diuretic drugs

Posted under Uncategorized on Friday, 31 July 2009 by Site Admin
They may be indicated for people who suffer from edema, an intense accumulation of fluids in the body's tissues, and those who suffer from high blood pressure or other heart related diseases. Increasing the production of urine not only releases fluid, but also helps rid the body of excess salts and...
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Morphine sulfate l What is Morphine sulfate

Posted under Uncategorized on Friday, 31 July 2009 by Site Admin
Morphine sulfate is a narcotic analgesic. It is available in oral preparations and as rectal suppositories. It may also be given as subcutaneous injections (SQ), intramuscular injections (IM), or intravenous injections (IV). MS Contin, Oramorph SR, and Avinza are pills that supply a controlled...
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IV Therapy Training Schedule August 2009

Posted under IVT Schedules on Thursday, 30 July 2009 by Site Admin
Intravenous therapy or IV therapy is the giving of liquid substances directly into a vein. It can be intermittent or continuous; continuous administration is called an intravenous drip. The word intravenous simply means "within a vein", but is most commonly used to refer to IV therapy. Therapies...
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June 2009 Nursing Board Exam Topnotchers

Posted under Uncategorized on Saturday, 25 July 2009 by Site Admin
Top 10 Nursing Board Exam Passers June 20091. Golda Manto Yap – Felipe R. Verallo Memorial Foundation in Cebu City -86.80%2. Ronie Rose Capati Arevalo, Adamson University — 86.40%3. Michelle Alejandro Barberan, Arellano University-Manila — 86.20%4. Caroline May Rellosa Chamen, Philippine...
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Complete List of Nursing Board Exam Results June 2009

Posted under Uncategorized on Saturday, 25 July 2009 by Site Admin
TO FACILITATE viewing of the June 2009 Nursing Board Exam Results, the results have been broken down into separate files organized alphabetically by the surnames of the successful examinees. Click on a letter below to view the corresponding file.First Letter of Your Surname A B C D ...
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Hypotension and shock Medication

Posted under Med-Surg, Uncategorized on Tuesday, 14 July 2009 by Site Admin
Hypotension and shock Medications natural and synthetic catecholamines examples: epinephrine, dopamine (Intropin), dobutamine (Dobutrex) actions: increase cardiac output, (+) inotrope, (+) chronotrope uses: dopamine and...
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Anticoagulant drugs nursing interventions

Posted under Uncategorized on Tuesday, 14 July 2009 by Site Admin
action: disrupt the blood coagulation process, thereby suppressing the production of fibrin examples heparin: parenteral administration coumadin (Warfarin): oral administration use pulmonary embolism deep vein thrombosis myocardial ...
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What is Deep venous thrombosis?

Posted under Uncategorized on Tuesday, 14 July 2009 by Site Admin
Deep venous thrombosis: clotting in a deep veinEtiology and risk immobilization sepsis hematological disorders and clotting disorders malignancies congestive heart failure myocardial infarction obesity pregnancy fractures venipuncture Surgeries: orthopedic, neurologic, urologic and gynecologicRisk...
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