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Antipsychotics
Antipsychotics Antipsychotics are a type of psychiatric medication which are available on prescription to treat psychosis. Anti psychotic drugs are psychiatric drugs used in treatment of mental disorders that are characterized by disturbance of reality and perception, impaired cognitive functioning, and diminished mood They are licensed to treat certain types of mental health problem whose…
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Psoriasis
Psoriasis Psoriasis is a chronic non contagious auto immune disease of the skin in which the epidermal cells are produced at an abnormal rate. It results from over production of immature epidermalcells. It affects many parts. Its cardinal sign is scaly skin that looks like silver fish which may not go away with rubbing. Causes…
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Onychomycosis
Onychomycosis Onychomycosis means fungal infection of the nails. It represents up to 20% of all nail disorders. Onychomycosis may affect toe- or fingernails, but toenail infections are particularly common. The most common type of onychomycosis (80-90%), caused by dermatophytes, is known as tinea unguium (tinea of the nails). It can result in discoloration, thickening, chalkiness, crumbling of the nails…
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Herpes zoster
Herpes zoster Herpes zoster, also called shingles, is an infectious condition caused by varicella zoster virus (VZV), the same virus that causes varicella zoster (chickenpox). The incubation period ranges from 7 to 21 days. The total course of the disease is 10 days to 5 weeks from onset to full recovery. Risk Factors Older age-…
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Acne Vulgaris
Acne Vulgaris Acne Vulgaris is an inflammatory skin disease caused by changes in the pilosebaceous units (skin structures comprising a hair follicle and its related sebaceous gland) of the skin. The term acne comes from a Greek word acme meaning a skin eruption) Acne vulgaris is the most common cutaneous disorder affecting adolescents and young adults. Patients with…
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Dermatitis
Dermatitis Dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin. The word dermatitis is used to describe a number of different skin rashes that are caused by infections, allergies, and irritating substances. The rashes range from mild to severe and can cause the following skin conditions depending on their cause. Itchiness, Swelling, Painful ulcer, Reddening Thickening, Discoloration,…
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Paget’s disease
Paget’s disease Paget’s disease of bone also known as osteitis deformans is a chronic disease of the skeleton characterized by focal excessive bone remodeling. and is the second most common bone disease worldwide after osteoporosis. Paget’s disease of bone is a disorder in which there’s a lot of bone remodeling that happens in some regions…
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis Osteoporosis a musculoskeletal disorder which bones deteriorate or become brittle and fragile due to low bone mass as a result of bonetissue loss. Osteoporosis occurs as a result of an imbalance between bone resorption and bone formation. Major contributing factors in the development of osteoporosis include estrogen deficiency and aging. Classification of Osteoporosis On the basis of etiology, osteoporosis can…
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Antidepressants
Antidepressants Antidepressants are a type of medicine used to treat clinical depression. Antidepressants are a class of medications used to treat majordepressive disorder, anxiety disorders, chronic pain, and addiction. They are known as mood elevators. The first antidepressant drug to be discovered was a monoamine oxidase inhibitor by Crane (1957) and Kline (1958). Depression, or…
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Medical Instruments For Nurses
MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS AND OTHER EQUIPMENTS Instrument/ Appliance Functions Sand bags It prevents movement of a limb in the treatment of special conditions. Bed block To elevate the bed Mouth gag To open the mouth of unconscious patient Air ring and its pump To prevent friction on the bed. Cardiac table Used by cardiac patients to…
