Medicine

E-cigarettes

E-cigarettes

Hello! I'm Eva and I'm doing project about e-cigarettes and how they affect human body. Do you know books that I can read about that topic (or about original cigarettes\nicotine)If you know specific area that I can draw attention to, it

d;d;d;sd;l   89   1 Reply

bio_man

Alzheimer's disease v/s Lewy Body Dementia.

Alzheimer's disease v/s Lewy Body Dementia.

What are the differences between Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia?

prashantakerkar   237   4 Replies

prashantakerkar

You are caring for a confused patient with poor hygiene and hepatitis A. He has been incontinent of ...

You are caring for a confused patient with poor hygiene and hepatitis A. He has been incontinent of ...

You are caring for a confused patient with poor hygiene and hepatitis A. He has been incontinent of stool. What are the implications?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

cagops007   275   2 Replies

Adaobi Chris-Okoli

Serotonin & Headaches connection?

Serotonin & Headaches connection?

Is there a connection between serotonin level and headaches, but regular ones, not migraines. I can only find migraine references online. Drugs that increase serotonin likely to increase normal headaches? I think SSRIs might have a side effect of inc

CarbonRobot   132   2 Replies

CarbonRobot

Rare vs Common diseases??

Rare vs Common diseases??

How do those that study diseases determine what diseases are statistically rare versus common? Is it a fine line or a big gradient?

CarbonRobot   192   4 Replies

CarbonRobot

The meaning of a sentence in McCulloch and Pitts' paper

The meaning of a sentence in McCulloch and Pitts' paper

Hello,
I'm translating a book called Models of mind by Grace Lindasy.
and I want to know What does it mean by its adequate stimulus:

McCulloch and Pitts go on to explain how these biological details are congruent with Boole

Noha Salah   101   1 Reply

bio_man

Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s disease

HELLO,

I am translating a book called Models of mind and I need simple illustration to the following paragraph on Parkinson’s disease and to know what is meant by the words with bold:

Parkinson’s disease is a disorder that impac

Noha abdelrazik   206   1 Reply

bio_man

Spinal regenerate in animal models.

Spinal regenerate in animal models.

https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health-specials/how-zebra-fish-holds-the-key-to-curing-your-back-pain-8296393/

Are there animals that regenerate spinal bones and cartilage and discs to brand new without flaw back to youthful st

CarbonRobot   177   2 Replies

CarbonRobot

Non ionizing radiation bone imagining?

Non ionizing radiation bone imagining?

Are there any new advanced imaging technologies that can be used for hard tissue like bone that is just as effective, but doesn't use ionizing radiation or anything potentially harmful?

CarbonRobot   116   N/A

CarbonRobot

Coconut oil as medicine.

Coconut oil as medicine.

Is food grade coconut oil (liquid form) different from a grade used as medicine for like eczema?

CarbonRobot   227   5 Replies

bio_man

Yamanaka Factors & Spinal health.

Yamanaka Factors & Spinal health.

I think I read about a study in which yamanaka factors were used on an old mouse and its spine realigned itself like in youth. I can't find a reference to this study anymore. Anyone else familiar with such a study?

CarbonRobot   103   N/A

CarbonRobot

Right or left side strokes. Better?

Right or left side strokes. Better?

A person in a different forum said,

"They say statistically is far better to have an aneurysm in your left hemisphere than your right because of the right hemisphere's powers of global contextuality. The damaged brain is better a

CarbonRobot   113   1 Reply

bio_man

A ____________________ nurse assists throughout a surgery by handing the physician instruments, ...

A ____________________ nurse assists throughout a surgery by handing the physician instruments, ...

A ____________________ nurse assists throughout a surgery by handing the physician instruments, holding retractors, and performing other tasks that require sterile garb.
 
  Fill in the blank with correct word.

robin121   206   2 Replies

jennifergillman

Sympathetic hyperactivity and orthostatic hypotension in old age?

Sympathetic hyperactivity and orthostatic hypotension in old age?

Hi,

I need help reconciling sympathetic hyperactivity and orthostatic hypotension in old age. How can old age be associated with hyperactivity of the sympathetic nervous system (increase in blood pressure, vasoconstriction and heart rate),

Nervous system   155   1 Reply

SBiology

A person is exhibiting signs of physical failure. The family and the person may not understand the ...

A person is exhibiting signs of physical failure. The family and the person may not understand the ...

A person is exhibiting signs of physical failure. The family and the person may not understand the dying process. The person states, Let me live to see my grandson graduate. What stage does this statement represent? What does this statement represent

emz123   715   2 Replies

cadesha culpepper

A home health nurse states to her patient, I am very proud of you. You gave your first insulin ...

A home health nurse states to her patient, I am very proud of you. You gave your first insulin ...

A home health nurse states to her patient, I am very proud of you. You gave your first insulin injection without a problem. You have done wonderfully and are learning fast. What technique is the nurse using to compliment the patient's progress
&

Anastasia26   547   2 Replies

verkhovina

Peter Drucker suggests self-assessment for review of the past with a comparison of goals and a ...

Peter Drucker suggests self-assessment for review of the past with a comparison of goals and a ...

Peter Drucker suggests self-assessment for review of the past with a comparison of goals and a vision for the future to occur ______.
 A) Every 6 months
  B) Annually
  C) Every 5 years
  D) Monthly

linasottile   554   2 Replies

ANNET

The pediatric client is ordered procainamide hydrochloride (Pronestyl) 3-6 mg/kg to a maximum of 100

The pediatric client is ordered procainamide hydrochloride (Pronestyl) 3-6 mg/kg to a maximum of 100

The pediatric client is ordered procainamide hydrochloride (Pronestyl) 3-6 mg/kg to a maximum of 100 mg/dose. What would be a safe dosage for the client who weighs 35 kg?

Odette Puertas   196   1 Reply

caitlynhartzog

The nurse recognizes that a(n) ____________________ can be used to diagram and connect data about ...

The nurse recognizes that a(n) ____________________ can be used to diagram and connect data about ...

The nurse recognizes that a(n) ____________________ can be used to diagram and connect data about any subject.
 
  It can help the nurse see relationships between nursing diagnoses and assessment data, and help him or her make co

Ahmedempty   485   1 Reply

bolbol

A nurse is discussing the possible adverse reactions that may occur with antineoplastic therapy. ...

A nurse is discussing the possible adverse reactions that may occur with antineoplastic therapy. ...

A nurse is discussing the possible adverse reactions that may occur with antineoplastic therapy. Which of the following would the nurse discuss as examples of long-term adverse reactions? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Fertility p

katycat   477   1 Reply

bolbol

Covid-19 Tracing.

Covid-19 Tracing.

After getting a positive Covid-19 test when can one expect a call from CDC for tracing?

CarbonRobot   218   1 Reply

doubleu

Old people afraid of dying in sleep?

Old people afraid of dying in sleep?

Why are older people afraid they might die in their sleep? Any gerontologists in here? I would think the odds of death would be least in an unconscious state with less histamine and inflammation? What threatens their life?

CarbonRobot   238   1 Reply

bio_man

The nurse would correctly describe the method of action of cell-cycle specific anticancer agents as ...

The nurse would correctly describe the method of action of cell-cycle specific anticancer agents as ...

The nurse would correctly describe the method of action of cell-cycle specific anticancer agents as toxic only to cells
 
  a. that are passing through a particular phase of the cell cycle.
  b. in the M phase.
&nb

jshuo   196   2 Replies

Sapir Edalati

Which of the following statements made by a nurse reflects the best understanding of the health ...

Which of the following statements made by a nurse reflects the best understanding of the health ...

Which of the following statements made by a nurse reflects the best understanding of the health value of conducting a blood pressure (BP) screening at a senior citizens center's health fair?
 
  1. This is a high risk group, so a

Evan1212   218   2 Replies

Jammy

A nurse plans to teach a client about a newly prescribed medication. Which of these nursing ...

A nurse plans to teach a client about a newly prescribed medication. Which of these nursing ...

A nurse plans to teach a client about a newly prescribed medication. Which of these nursing interventions would BEST assist the client in learning?
 
  a. withholding any pain medication so the client can concentrate better

meknow   240   2 Replies

honeycombkate

False, rigid beliefs about another group of people are:

False, rigid beliefs about another group of people are:

False, rigid beliefs about another group of people are
 A) assumptions.
  B) stereotypes.
  C) impressions.
  D) dialects.

skyheart   848   3 Replies

Nayana Funchess

While assessing a client, the nurse notes that the client speaks softly when asked a question and ...

While assessing a client, the nurse notes that the client speaks softly when asked a question and ...

While assessing a client, the nurse notes that the client speaks softly when asked a question and rarely looks directly at the nurse. Which communication style is the client exhibiting?
 
  a. aggressive c. individual
 

posiodensgurl   179   2 Replies

Sharolle Semera

A coding specialist assigns codes or numbers to all the following, EXCEPT

A coding specialist assigns codes or numbers to all the following, EXCEPT

A coding specialist assigns codes or numbers to all the following, EXCEPT
A) diagnoses
B) services
C) errors
D) procedures

bgoodwi1   903   2 Replies

Valerie Valdiviezo

A client admitted to the mental health unit with depression states to the nurse, My life has been ...

A client admitted to the mental health unit with depression states to the nurse, My life has been ...

A client admitted to the mental health unit with depression states to the nurse, My life has been such a failure; nothing I do turns out right. Which of the following responses by the nurse would be therapeutic?
 
  1. You are ce

danielarincon26   907   7 Replies

Janet Dolores

You are working on a memory care unit and answer the phone. It is a physician who tells you he has ...

You are working on a memory care unit and answer the phone. It is a physician who tells you he has ...

You are working on a memory care unit and answer the phone. It is a physician who tells you he has just left town for vacation and is about to lose cell service. He forgot to order critically important monitoring labs for a resident. He requires you

ctkaitlyne   1616   6 Replies

Renee Dominick

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with Huntington's disease. Which of the following are ...

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with Huntington's disease. Which of the following are ...

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with Huntington's disease. Which of the following are considered hallmark clinical manifestations of this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Intellectual decline
  2. Weight loss

LMauney@UOR   129   1 Reply

bolbol

Centrally acting muscle relaxants can cause insomnia and increased concentration. (True or false?)

Centrally acting muscle relaxants can cause insomnia and increased concentration. (True or false?)

Centrally acting muscle relaxants can cause insomnia and increased concentration.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

QUESTION 2

Approximately ________ mL of blood pass through the kidney per minute.

stiffler9192   2562   12 Replies

Bertha Jimenez

Mr. Jones has an infected leg incision that has 4+ edema. What are some supportive measures for a pe

Mr. Jones has an infected leg incision that has 4+ edema. What are some supportive measures for a pe

Mr. Jones has an infected leg incision that has 4+ edema. What are some supportive measures for a person with this problem?

Steve Trainer   111   1 Reply

thall031

Ms. Smith’s physician asks her to go to the laboratory and have blood drawn for a basic metabolic ...

Ms. Smith’s physician asks her to go to the laboratory and have blood drawn for a basic metabolic ...

Ms. Smith’s physician asks her to go to the laboratory and have blood drawn for a basic metabolic panel. Her physician reports that her sodium level is 141 mEq/L and her potassium level is 4.3 mEq/L. If the normal total body sodium and potassium leve

stereohearts   125   1 Reply

bio_man

Mr. Jacobs went to his daughter’s physician for mild asthma while visiting her home in California. ...

Mr. Jacobs went to his daughter’s physician for mild asthma while visiting her home in California. ...

Mr. Jacobs went to his daughter’s physician for mild asthma while visiting her home in California. He questioned the arterial blood gas result when he was told that his partial pressure of oxygen (PO2) level was 95 mm Hg. His typical PO2 level at hom

cuddahy99   147   1 Reply

slimkat

Mrs. Rampone has been diagnosed with hypernatremia. The nursing student assigned to her believes a c

Mrs. Rampone has been diagnosed with hypernatremia. The nursing student assigned to her believes a c

Mrs. Rampone has been diagnosed with hypernatremia. The nursing student assigned to her believes a contributing factor may be because Mrs. Rampone eats McDonald’s French fries three times a week with extra salt. How would the disease process be expla

kiyomika   133   1 Reply

bio_man

Mr. White has been receiving chemotherapy for 2 months. He now has hyperphosphatemia. What causes hy

Mr. White has been receiving chemotherapy for 2 months. He now has hyperphosphatemia. What causes hy

Mr. White has been receiving chemotherapy for 2 months. He now has hyperphosphatemia. What causes hyperphosphatemia?

liljay   115   1 Reply

Alek Hsiang

Mrs. Smith has had a right foot infection for 2 months and has continuously had 3+ edema in the area

Mrs. Smith has had a right foot infection for 2 months and has continuously had 3+ edema in the area

Mrs. Smith has had a right foot infection for 2 months and has continuously had 3+ edema in the area. Why do wounds heal slower when edema surrounds the area?

brown_02   107   1 Reply

bio_man

Clinical manifestations associated with hypocalcemia

Clinical manifestations associated with hypocalcemia

What are they?

Anonymous   129   1 Reply

TheOGFunk

Mr. Appel Scenario

Mr. Appel Scenario

Mr. Appel has severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He is admitted to the hospital with the complaint of increasing dyspnea, increased sputum, anxiety, and diaphoresis. He states he feels weak and tired. He routinely takes a diuretic agent (f

Fattbatts   91   1 Reply

binva