Anatomy66 Videos

Pancreatitis – Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis Nursing Lecture Symptoms, Treatment, Pathophysiology

Pathogenesis of acute pancreatitis ●Although a number of conditions can precipitate acute pancreatitis, only a small fraction of patients with these predisposing conditions develops acute pancreatitis. For example, the incidence of acute pancreatitis is only 3 to 7 percent in patients with gallstones and 10 percent in alcoholics.  ●It is unclear why alcohol-induced pancreatitis occurs […]

Neurologic Examination: Reflexes

REFLEX EXAMINATION Relaxation is critical during the reflex examination. Tendon reflexes are difficult to elicit when patients tense the muscles being tested. It is helpful to distract patients by engaging them in conversation while testing their reflexes. Tendon reflexes — The biceps, triceps, brachioradialis, knee (patellar), and ankle (Achilles) reflexes are the ones commonly tested. The joint […]

TOP 5 TIPS TO CONTROL PSORIASIS FLARES DERMATOLOGIST

Treatment of psoriasis in adults Overview  Numerous topical and systemic therapies are available for the treatment of psoriasis. Treatment modalities are chosen on the basis of disease severity, relevant comorbidities, patient preference (including cost and convenience), efficacy, and evaluation of individual patient response. Psychosocial aspects Psoriasis can have negative psychosocial effects. Clinicians should address the […]

Diazepam – Mechanism of Action

Dosage Forms & Strengths tablet: Schedule IV 2mg 5mg 10mg oral solution: Schedule IV 1mg/1mL 5mg/mL rectal gel (Diastat Acudial): Schedule IV 2.5mg/0.5mL 10mg/2mL 20mg/4mL injectable solution: Schedule IV 5mg/mL intramuscular device: Schedule IV 5mg/mL intranasal spray (Valtoco): Schedule IV 5mg/0.1mL 7.5mg/0.1mL 10mg/0.1mL MORE…   Anxiety Indicated for management of anxiety disorders or for short-term […]

Measles, Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment.

Clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention ●Syndrome and incubation period − Measles is a highly contagious viral illness that occurs worldwide. The infection is characterized by fever, malaise, cough, coryza, and conjunctivitis, followed by exanthem. Following exposure, approximately 90 percent of susceptible individuals develop measles. The period of contagiousness is estimated to be from five days […]