The large release of dopamine contributes to the effects on the nerve terminals in the brain and high doses of Meth are extremely dangerous to the body. It can elevate the temperature of the body which can be lethal. Some long term effects of Meth can be extremely damaging to the body. Not only is it addictive, but it also is a chronic relapsing disease. It causes violent behavior, anxiety, confusion, and insomnia.
The final group was given a placebo pill. The second and third group were given information about an exercise plan, but were not required to exercise. Because the findings of the study were so profound, the study ended a year earlier than the researchers had planned. An astonishing fifty-eight percent of the people who were exercising lost five to seven percent of their body weight and had not developed Diabetes. The study group who took the metformin only had a thirty-one percent of a lowered incidence of Diabetes.
Psychoactive – cannabis is usually smoked in a roll-up or pipe. It is also frequently ingested orally. Effects: stoned, increased heart rate, reduced blood sugar level, decreased sensory awareness, increased sensory awareness, etc. Street name Effects Risks Alcohol Booze Relaxant, feel less anxious and more sociable Slurred speech, nausea, psychological and physical dependence Amphetamines Speed, whizz, billy, uppers Euphoria, increased energy Anxiety, panic, paranoia Benzodiazepines Blues, downers, tranqs Sedation, relaxation Quickly develop
Paracetamol Analgesics are used to relieve pain such as headaches. Addiction to these can happen if taken over a long period of time. Also, irritation of the stomach, liver damage and sleep disturbances as some analgesics contain caffeine. Antibiotics e.g. Amoxicillin Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections Diarrhoea, feeling sick and vomiting are the most common side effects.
* Normal dosage: 2-25mcg/kg/minute continuous IV infusion. * Common side effects: hypotension if hypovolemia present, tachycardia at high doses, arrhythmias, hypertension, cutaneous vasodilation, increased myocardial oxygen consumption, high risk of tissue ischemia with IV infiltration. * Drug interactions: unknown compatibility with lipids, incompatible with acyclovir, alteplase, aminophylline, cefepime, bumatanide, diazepam, digoxin, furosemide, ibuprofen lysine, indomethacin, micafungin, phenytoin, phytonadione, peperacillin-tazobactam and sodium bicarbonate. Compatible with 5 or 10% dextrose solutions, NS, LR. * Mechanism of action: synthetic catecholamine with primarily beta1-adrenergic activity, acting as an inotropic vasopressor.
Generic name is tramadol. This is a nonopioid analgesic, but it does have weak agonist activity at mu opioid receptors. However, it causes minimal respiratory depression (although the patient should still be monitored for this). Previously was not a controlled substance, but was switched to a schedule IV in 2014. Notable side effect: seizures. Avoid use in clients with or at high risk for seizures.
Also, extreme use of caffeine can cause panic attacks. Kuhn, Swartzwelder, and Wilson (2003) stated that caffeine will increase the risk of panic attacks if the individual had a panic attack previously. Fatal overdoses with caffeine are exceedingly rare, but it is doable. Kuhn, Swartzwelder, and Wilson (2003) stated that some of the symptoms of caffeine overdose include tremors, nausea, vomiting, irregular or rapid heart rate, and confusion. In the rarest of occasions, individuals might
These benefits come at a high cost. Meth can cause heart problems, hyperthermia, convulsions, and death ( NIDA “Meth…” ). Users also put themselves at risk for infection by scratching their skin. Because of the lead acetate contained in batteries used in meth production, there is a risk of lead poisoning ( ONDCP “Meth…”
The charge for use of the recovery room is 150$/hour, so (3*150$) = 450$ charge for recovery room While Nobarf has a sedative effect, contributing to postsurgical patients' feeling sleepy and disoriented, Vblock has no sedative effect. Consequently, controlled studies have confirmed that patients receiving Vblock spend an average of 20 minutes less time in the recovery room when compared with patients receiving the current antinausea drugs. So using Vblock will save the patient 20 minutes in the recovery room which is equal to 50$ ( (20min*150)/60 ) Driver 2 – Drug administration and Storing The typical surgery requires three separate doses of Nobarf. Vblock, however, is administered only once. The drug itself is approximately 10 $/ dose, so because we going to use the drug two times more than Vblock drug, we have to charge 20$ more ( 2* 10$) I will assume that each container of the drug will cost 2 cents for storage , since we will use two more drugs container if we used Nobarf rather than Vblock then we have to add 4 Cents ( 2* 2 Cents) The reference value (Nobarf) equal 12 $/dose Total Economic Value = The reference value ( Nobarf) + Charge use of recovery room + Drug Administration + Drug storage = 12 $ + 500$ + 20$ + 4 cents = 532.4 $ Q2 In the
Caffeine: How bad can it be? General purpose: Caffeine: How bad can it be? Specific purpose: To persuade my audience that caffeine in large amounts can cause severe damage. Caffeine is the most widely used psychoactive stimulant with prevalent use across all age groups. But can be so harmful and lead to unwanted ER visits.