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12 CHAPTER 197 Inflammation Scratch your arm and within minutes the site turns red and hurts. This is your body’s inflammatory r ...
fluid and white blood cells to flow to the site of the injury. Stimulated nerve end- ings signal the brain that there is an inju ...
(white blood cells) are granulocytes (neutrophils, basophils, and eosinophils), lymphocytes (B-cells, T-cells, and natural kille ...
COMMON TYPES OF ARTHRITIS Osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease affects 86% of persons over 70 years of age, although sym ...
Summary Inflammation is the body’s response to tissue injuries. The body releases hista- mines, kinins, and prostaglandins that ...
Which of the following relieves pain? (a) analgesic (b) antipyretic (c) anticoagulant (d) All of the above Anti-inflammatory me ...
13 CHAPTER 203 Antimicrobials— Fighting Infection Pharmacology conjures images of the magic pill a prescriber gives you to relie ...
Microorganisms—A Small Formidable Opponent There are millions of microorganisms around us—and in our body. Some are harmless. Ot ...
inhibitor reduces the production of prostaglandins and thereby reduces the symptoms of inflammation. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammat ...
4.They inhibit the bacteria’s capability to make (synthesize) essential metabolites. A metabolite is a component necessary for b ...
Some patients stop taking medication as soon as the symptoms of infection dissipate, however the bacterium is still alive and ac ...
Otherwise, this can lead to undertreatment or ineffective treatment if not main- tained. Sometimes a double dose of an antibioti ...
Do not share drinks, food, and utensils with others until the healthcare provider determines that the patient is no longer infe ...
There are several precautions that must be taken when administering peni- cillin. If penicillin is given PO, avoid giving this m ...
CHAPTER 13 Antimicrobials—Fighting Infection^211 Basic (Natural) Penicillin Pregnancy Category: B Protein-Binding: 65% Half-Life ...
(^212) CHAPTER 13 Antimicrobials—Fighting Infection Aminopenicillins (Broad Spectrum) Penicillin Pregnancy Category: B Route Dos ...
CHAPTER 13 Antimicrobials—Fighting Infection^213 Extended-spectrum Penicillin Pregnancy Category: B Route Dose Time carbenicilli ...
PENICILLIN AND DRUG-DRUG INTERACTIONS Penicillin can produce adverse effects if it is administered in conjunction with other dru ...
Impaired skin integrity related to side effects or allergic reaction Allergic response Hepatotoxicity (toxicity affecting the l ...
Cephalosporin can be prescribed for patients who are allergic to penicillin. However, about 10% of those patients might also be ...
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