Neurology - RCRMC Family Medicine Residency
... Women with epilepsy have an increased chance of giving birth to a baby with a major malformation compared to women in the general population (4-11.5 percent vs. 2-4 percent). A substantial part of this risk is due to taking AEDs. Fetal anticonvulsant syndrome is a term used to describe all of the ab ...
... Women with epilepsy have an increased chance of giving birth to a baby with a major malformation compared to women in the general population (4-11.5 percent vs. 2-4 percent). A substantial part of this risk is due to taking AEDs. Fetal anticonvulsant syndrome is a term used to describe all of the ab ...
Thyroid Disease in the Older Patient Brochure PDF
... Treatment of the older patient with hypothyroidism As with the younger patient, pure synthetic thyroxine (L-T4), taken once daily by mouth, fully replaces the function of the thyroid gland and successfully treats the symptoms of hypothyroidism in most patients (see Thyroid Hormone Treatment brochure ...
... Treatment of the older patient with hypothyroidism As with the younger patient, pure synthetic thyroxine (L-T4), taken once daily by mouth, fully replaces the function of the thyroid gland and successfully treats the symptoms of hypothyroidism in most patients (see Thyroid Hormone Treatment brochure ...
Synthetic cannabinoids in dementia with agitation
... caregivers within the home and may necessitate nursing home placement. Behavioural symptoms were found to predict institutionalization in over half of the studies reviewed in one analysis (Gaugler et al. 2007). It has been proposed that dementia with mixed aggression and depression account for the g ...
... caregivers within the home and may necessitate nursing home placement. Behavioural symptoms were found to predict institutionalization in over half of the studies reviewed in one analysis (Gaugler et al. 2007). It has been proposed that dementia with mixed aggression and depression account for the g ...
Working with the P&T Committee
... Bleeding Risk Indication and Usage • tPA is indicated for the management of acute ischemic stroke in adults to improve neurological recovery and reduce the incidence of disability • Treatment should only be initiated within 3 hours after the onset of stroke symptoms, and after exclusion of intracran ...
... Bleeding Risk Indication and Usage • tPA is indicated for the management of acute ischemic stroke in adults to improve neurological recovery and reduce the incidence of disability • Treatment should only be initiated within 3 hours after the onset of stroke symptoms, and after exclusion of intracran ...
Examples of Resident Issues Related to Skill Dimensions (and
... respectfully perform a physical examination that is relevant and accurate be respectful of the dignity, privacy, and comfort levels of the patient (e.g., camera off, drapes available, privacy for dressing and undressing) incorporate presence of other health professionals as necessary obt ...
... respectfully perform a physical examination that is relevant and accurate be respectful of the dignity, privacy, and comfort levels of the patient (e.g., camera off, drapes available, privacy for dressing and undressing) incorporate presence of other health professionals as necessary obt ...
Dizziness
... Modified Epley’s Maneuver • Patient placed supine with head turned 45 degrees toward the affected ear (30 sec.) • Dr. turns head 90 degrees so affected ear is up. (30 sec.) • Patient rolls on to side, head looking toward the floor (30 sec.) • Patient is lifted into sitting position ...
... Modified Epley’s Maneuver • Patient placed supine with head turned 45 degrees toward the affected ear (30 sec.) • Dr. turns head 90 degrees so affected ear is up. (30 sec.) • Patient rolls on to side, head looking toward the floor (30 sec.) • Patient is lifted into sitting position ...
Section: 2-1
... c. Obtain a signed informed consent form. [Note: This must be done before beginning therapy.] d. Instruct the patient or caregiver regarding storage and handling of supplies and patient care required in the absence of the nurse. e. Review the actions, usual dosage, indications for use, side effects ...
... c. Obtain a signed informed consent form. [Note: This must be done before beginning therapy.] d. Instruct the patient or caregiver regarding storage and handling of supplies and patient care required in the absence of the nurse. e. Review the actions, usual dosage, indications for use, side effects ...
Slide 1
... – If insertion is successful, obturator is removed immediately for airflow through the tube. • If tube cannot be replaced – Assess level of respiratory distress – Severe distress may progress to respiratory arrest – Cover stoma with sterile dressing and ventilate with bag-mask until help arrives ...
... – If insertion is successful, obturator is removed immediately for airflow through the tube. • If tube cannot be replaced – Assess level of respiratory distress – Severe distress may progress to respiratory arrest – Cover stoma with sterile dressing and ventilate with bag-mask until help arrives ...
Normal Hearing Development in Children
... 2. Does not awaken to loud noises. 3. Does not turn his/her head in the direction of a parent's voice. 4. Does not freely imitate sound. Hearing at the first two important years: The first two year is the time during which hearing develops in children. It is important for parents to be able to recog ...
... 2. Does not awaken to loud noises. 3. Does not turn his/her head in the direction of a parent's voice. 4. Does not freely imitate sound. Hearing at the first two important years: The first two year is the time during which hearing develops in children. It is important for parents to be able to recog ...
Final FRC MCQ March 2015
... weeks. She is otherwise fit & well. On questioning, she tells the nursing staff she will get a taxi home and a friend will "pop her head in" later this evening to check she's ok. She refuses to stay in hospital overnight. What is the best course of action? a. Cancel the procedure & rearrange b. Pre- ...
... weeks. She is otherwise fit & well. On questioning, she tells the nursing staff she will get a taxi home and a friend will "pop her head in" later this evening to check she's ok. She refuses to stay in hospital overnight. What is the best course of action? a. Cancel the procedure & rearrange b. Pre- ...
PHENTERMINE WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM INFORMED CONSENT
... understand that initial blood tests may be necessary to rule out any conditions that would disqualify me from the program. I will obtain these from my own physician or have them ordered through Dr. ...
... understand that initial blood tests may be necessary to rule out any conditions that would disqualify me from the program. I will obtain these from my own physician or have them ordered through Dr. ...
A 4-mm punch biopsy is taken, which proves to be
... 10 days) to no good effect. The patient is otherwise in good health, with no history of skin diseases or other serious illness. She has, however, been under more stress than she is accustomed to. The examination shows a bilateral palmar eruption characterized by discrete and coalescent pustules and ...
... 10 days) to no good effect. The patient is otherwise in good health, with no history of skin diseases or other serious illness. She has, however, been under more stress than she is accustomed to. The examination shows a bilateral palmar eruption characterized by discrete and coalescent pustules and ...
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... or the insertion of a flexible stent is the better way to prevent stroke for people with blocked arteries in the neck. But the study doesn't aim to answer another pressing question: How many patients may be better off avoiding those risky procedures altogether? An influential group of doctors say th ...
... or the insertion of a flexible stent is the better way to prevent stroke for people with blocked arteries in the neck. But the study doesn't aim to answer another pressing question: How many patients may be better off avoiding those risky procedures altogether? An influential group of doctors say th ...
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... Michigan Farm Colony for Epileptics at Caro, 1914; and Ypsilanti State Hospital, 1931. Because the records created by these institutions often relate to specific individuals, they are confidential to protect the right of privacy. These records cannot be viewed except by the individual patient or by ...
... Michigan Farm Colony for Epileptics at Caro, 1914; and Ypsilanti State Hospital, 1931. Because the records created by these institutions often relate to specific individuals, they are confidential to protect the right of privacy. These records cannot be viewed except by the individual patient or by ...
Hearing Aids & Cochlear Implants
... Not very pretty, bulky, impractical. Range of sound frequencies that are amplified depends on resonance of device and is usually not well matched to the patient's needs. Amplification provided by ear trumpet is strictly linear, yet non-linear (“compressive”) amplification would provide better compen ...
... Not very pretty, bulky, impractical. Range of sound frequencies that are amplified depends on resonance of device and is usually not well matched to the patient's needs. Amplification provided by ear trumpet is strictly linear, yet non-linear (“compressive”) amplification would provide better compen ...