Blood-brain barrier separates the vessels of the CNS from that of the cardiovascular system, therefore, these blood vessels are regulated by an intrinsic mechanism called Cerebral autoregulation. Cerebral regulation involves the natural processes of the body. These natural processes thus controls the cerebral blood flow within the normal range, during the change in blood pressure.…
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The prescription is an order written by a physician, dentist or any other medical practitioner to the pharmacist to compound & dispense a specific medication for an individual patient. Sample Prescription Sample Prescription Disclaimer: The prescription available below are for educational purpose only because they are sample prescriptions. Therefore they shouldn’t be used for the treatment…
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California board of nursing is a regulatory body that oversees the practice of nursing and approves and oversees schools of nursing within its jurisdiction. CA board of nursing also deals with the renewal of the nursing license. Nurses should always stay up to date with the CA board of nursing because the state rules change continuously. The contact…
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Head to toe assessment is a vital aspect of nursing. It should be done at the beginning of each shift. It is the first step to determine the health status of the patient and to gather the information because it gives a clear picture of a person’s health status. The entire plan of nursing care…
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A sphygmomanometer is an instrument used to measure systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Therefore it can be used to measure the blood pressure in the human body. Components Inflatable cuff A measuring unit (mercury manometer) A mechanism for inflation A manually operated bulb and valve A stethoscope if the sphygmomanometer is manual. We Recommend Watching World’s…
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Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung affecting primarily the small air sacs known as alveoli. Typically symptoms include some combination of a productive or a dry cough, chest pain, fever, and trouble breathing. Cause of Pneumonia: Bacteria Viruses Less commonly by fungi and parasites Bacteria: These includes: Streptococcus pneumoniae In nearly 50% of cases Haemophilus influenzae…
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Streptococcus pyogenes is a species of Gram-positive bacteria. These bacteria are aerotolerant and are made up of non-motile and non-sporing cocci. Therefore they are clinically important in human illness. Epidemiology: Throat Genital mucosa Rectum Skin 1% to 5% of healthy individuals have the throat, vaginal, or rectal carriage because it is the site of their…
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Strep throat is an infection of the back of the throat including the tonsils caused by group A streptococcus. Signs and symptoms: Symptoms typically begin one to three days after exposure and last seven to ten days. A sore throat Fever Tonsillar exudates Large cervical lymph nodes Headache Nausea and vomiting Abdominal pain Muscle pain Scarlatiniform rash Palatal…
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Watch World’s Best Lecture on Heart Failure – 7 DAYS FREE TRIAL Streptococcus: Streptococcus is a is a genus of coccus (spherical) Gram-positive bacteria and they grow in chains or pairs. Most are oxidase-negative and catalase-negative, and many are facultative anaerobes. CLASSIFICATION: Species of Streptococcus are classified based on their hemolytic properties. Alpha-hemolytic streptococci These cause oxidization of iron…
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Diabetes mellitus (DM), commonly referred to as diabetes, is a group of metabolic disorders in which there are high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period and is characterized as an elevated level of blood sugars. Types: Type 1 DM Type 2 DM WATCH WORLD’S BEST VIDEO LECTURE ON THIS TOPIC (SIGNUP REQUIRED) Type 1 diabetes mellitus: Type 1 DM is insulin…
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