Why are stimulant medications prescribed for disorders that are characterized by increased motor activity and reduced...
- Why are stimulant medications prescribed for disorders that are characterized by increased motor activity and reduced attention span (such as ADHD)? How do the medications interact with the brain to influence symptoms of hyperactivity?
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One of the best and preferred choice of medication in ADHD is stimulant.This acts by increasing the levels of dopamine and epinephrine in the brain.The medication containing dopamine is to control movements ,motivation and cognitive behaviour like memory,emotions ,happiness ,attention and thinking.They help in coordination and neurotransmission from one cell to another .When it reaches the substancia niagra it controls the movement in ADHD andvthis interact the symptoms of hyperactivity.
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Study)
Pick 100 medical terms (NOT 100 words) that you learned in class
and create a
case study
This is an example of a case study:
HCP224-ONL4 Case Study Assignment ID: 0123 Author Name: Email Address: Cell Phone: (098)765-4321 Affiliation: SJ Medical Hospital of B County Title: More to The Surface Than "Magic" in DM Introduction: Patient (Pt) is a 68-year-old, Asian male and came to the clinic of SJ Medical Hospital...
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QUESTION 6 Which of the following is not considered to be a stimulant? A morphine B. cocaine C. nicotine D. caffeine QUESTION 7 The euphoria caused by some addictive drugs is thought to be due to: O reduction of cortical inhibition of lower brain structures direction stimulation of brain structures at levels below the cortex increases in the activity of serotonin neurons in the reticular formation all of the above Large doses of nicotine can cause O A Nausea...
Please help finish this packet
Adderall is a stimulant. It is a commonly prescribed drug for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, 4-10% of college students report using stimulants without a prescription (nonmedical use) (e.g.. Arria et al. 2008) or use it in ways that are inconsistent with the prescribing physician's instructions (e.g., extremely high doses, snorting, injecting). Adderall is sometimes referred to as the "study or smart drug" because stimulants can help an individual stay awake and...
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ame: Date 1. The nurse administers subcutaneous epinephrine to a patient who is experiencing an anaphylactic reaction. The nurse should expect to monitor the patient for which symptom? a. Bradycardia b. Tachycardia c. Hypotension d. Hypoglycemia 2. Propranolol (Ideral) is an Adrenergic Blocker used for the treatment of a. Hypertension b. Angina pectoris c. Cardiac Arrhythmias d. All of the above 3. Which part of the Autonomic nervous system helps the body be ready for emergencies? a. parasympathetic b. Adrenal...
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Case Study, Chapter 64, Introduction to the Integumentary System Alice Bixby, an 83-year-old female client js admifted with a cerebral vascular accident with the aphasia and hemiparesis (paralysis of the right side of the body). The client has global a has difficulty speaking or understanding what is said. The client is incontinent of urine and stool and wears adult incontinent briefs. The client has a thickened diet to nectar consistency because of dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). The client has been turned...
Medical Terminology:
Building a Medical Vocabulary: ( Case
Study)
Pick 100 medical terms (NOT 100 words) that you learned in class
and create a
case study
This is an example of a case study:
HCP224-ONL4 Case Study Assignment ID: 0123 Author Name: Email Address: Cell Phone: (098)765-4321 Affiliation: SJ Medical Hospital of B County Title: More to The Surface Than "Magic" in DM Introduction: Patient (Pt) is a 68-year-old, Asian male and came to the clinic of SJ Medical Hospital...
what discuss can you make about medicalization and chronic
disease and illness?
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