The homeostatic imbalance that causes hypertension is a possible reaction to medication, or a shock. Also weight is a factor, and inactivity. Other factors are drinking and smoking. Internal and external stressors also affect homeostasis, which in turns causes Hypertension. The organ system it involves is the cardiovascular system.
SOS 304 Drugs & Society Q3.1 The major causes for concern regarding cocaine use stems from the dependency that occurs as well as the damaging effect it can have on human health. Although cocaine was initially used for medicinal purposes, with its leaves being cultivated to produce paste, teas, and wines, those uses have long disappeared. Individuals who use cocaine on a regular basis are at risk for respiratory or cardiac issues, and mixing the drug with other drugs and alcohol can damage health and lead to fatalities. Drug users often have healthcare issues and require treatment for more than one ailment, even though they can be less than forthcoming when it comes to medical treatment and advice. Amphetamines are used to treat a variety of medical issues but like cocaine, illicit drug use in the 60s caused the federal government to become concerned about dependency and illegal activities.
Outcome 1 Understand about different substances, their effects and how they might be used The learner can: 1. identify the different substances which individuals might use, how they are used and their likely effects There are many different substances that are misused within society, below are the key ones and how they are consumed and what the common effects are: Alcohol – almost always consumed orally however I have seen reports of it being injected or even consumed through the anus to avoid the smell on one's breath. Effects: distorted perception, chaotic and unpredictable behaviour, uninhibited, at high risk of physical harm, reduced motor neuron skills. Opiates – Opiates come in a variety of different forms and therefore consumption can occur via a variety of different ways. Most commonly opiates are injected intravenously, Smoked using foil or in a joint, orally via liquid form or pill form. – Effects: lower heart rate, shallow breathing, stoned feeling, gouging, low blood sugar level, extreme relaxation.
The biological approach believes that treatment should be physical and one of its main treatments is drug treatment. It assumes that abnormality is caused by a chemical imbalance, meaning too much or too little of a neurotransmitter. Drug treatment works by increasing or decreasing levels of neurotransmitters, which are chemicals that transmit impulses across the microscopic gaps between nerve cells called synapses. Changes in the brain's neurotransmitter systems lead to changes in moods, feelings, perception and behaviour. Some drugs work by increasing the levels of neurotransmitter as low levels of serotonin are thought to cause depression so SSRI drugs such as Prozac are used to block the re-uptake pump in the synapse.
Shortcut’s or default selections can override non-standard medication regimens for elderly or underweight patients, resulting in toxic doses. Frequent alerts and warnings can interrupt work flow, causing these messages to be ignored or overridden due to alert fatigue. CPOE and automated drug dispensing was identified as a cause of error by 84% of over 500 health care facilities participating in a surveillance system by the United States Pharmacopoeia. Some of the deficiencies of CPOE
The most commonly abused prescription drugs are pain relievers, depressants and stimulants (Vicodin, Xanax and Adderall, respectively) (What are the Most Commonly Abused Prescription and Over the Counter Drugs?, 2014). Medicine that is available without a prescription is called over the counter and can be abused as well by taking more than the recommended dose on the package. There are many reasons why adolescents abuse these types of drugs. Boys typically abuse stimulants to get high and girls use them to lose weight or stay alert. Short and long term abuse may cause irregular heartbeat, slurred speech, nausea, diarrhea, seizures, even death.
Some of the causes of CHF are weakened heart muscles, damaged heart valves, blocked blood vessels in the heart (which may lead to cardiac arrest), Exposure to alcohol or drug substances, high blood pressure, ongoing untreated arrhythmias, genetic diseases effecting the heart, and there are many other things that could cause CHF, this just lists a few. There are also a few causes that are done because of unhealthy habits such as smoking, obesity and lack of exercise, high sodium intake, excessive alcohol use, and noncompliance with medications and therapies directed by physicians. Those are the causes,
However, mescaline produces greater tolerance in some users who take the drug repeatedly. These people that take mescaline must take a higher doses to achieve the same results as they have had in the past. This could be an extremely dangerous practice because they don’t know how the person will react to the drug. It also has a low potential for psychological addiction. The treatments are available for people who are addicted to Mescaline.
Any over-the-counter medications as well as prescription medications use lactase in the products as filler. Because the severity of lactose intolerance varies from person to person, most people have to problems using medications including lactase. The more sensitive people however, should watch out and be careful. When picking up new prescriptions or before buying a new over-the-counter medication, it might be a good idea to talk to the pharmacist and ask about the level of lactose that is found in the product. APA Reference List: 1.
Valproic acid may cause serious or life threatening damage to the liver or pancreas. The risk of developing liver damage is greatest in children who are younger than 2 years of age, the elderly, and in people who are taking more than one medication to prevent seizures. This may occur at any time during your treatment. Weight gain is the most common side effect of this medication, but these are also common: drowsiness, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, constipation, heartburn, changes in appetite, mood swings, abnormal thinking, memory loss, uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body, uncontrollable movements of the eyes, blurred or double vision, ringing in the ears, etc. If these symptoms are severe or do not go away, it is important to contact your doctor.