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    Both of these effects result in decreasing energy deposition from the skin to the back of the patient. In other words, much of the dose is deposited near the skin. This is why the deterministic effects that are a large worry for doctors relate to skin injuries. Larger patients, who require higher doses to penetrate through the larger body parts, are at higher risk of skin injuries. Therefore, it is very important to understand the intensity of X-rays to avoid serious

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    Malathion Case Study

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    are so extensive that they also reach birds, invertebrates, fish and aquatic animals. The laboratory testing includes studies to determine both acute (short-term) and chronic (long-term) health effects. Laboratory animals are purposely given large doses of the chemical

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    of drug is a term refer to dose independent and concentration independent pharmacokinetics, in which pharmacokinetic parameters are constant when the drug concentration change. These parameters are half-life, clearance (CL), and volume of distribution at steady state (Vss). The pharmacokinetic phases like absorption, distribution, and elimination in dose independent pharmacokinetics are followed first order kinetics. In this condition, the changing in the drug dose results directly changing in

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    A 5-20 dose of rem causes possible damage to chromosomes possibly causing your children to have deformities. At 20-100 rems you will have a reduction of white bloods cells for an amount of time dependent on the rems. At 100-200 rems you will most likely get

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    The Hospital is a workplace that houses a wide variety of careers. Nurses and therapists alike find employment in hospitals around the world and are each a part of a unique department. One department in particular, though, is as about as diverse as they come. The medical imaging department can be home to over 10 different modalities, some of which include X-ray, Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance (MR), Nuclear Medicine, and Sonography. Each specialty has its own purpose and is as vital

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    energy and the total amount of radiation absorbed by radiosensitive

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    It is usually taken three times a day with each main meal that contains fat. Take this medicine during a meal or up to 1 hour after a meal. If a meal is missed or does not have fat, you may skip your dose. Follow the directions on your prescription label or the package label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take this medicine exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often

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    First Pass Metabolism

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    to routes of administration outside of or beside of the alimentary tract. The parenteral route includes intravascular (IV), Intramuscular (IM) and subcutaneous (SC) routes of administration. The parenteral routes are used for drugs that are poorly absorbed or that are unstable in the GI tract. The parenteral routes are used in unconscious patients or when a fast response is needed as it provides the

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    Malathion Research Paper

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    Hazard Identification:Malathion can cause blood pressure issues, increased salivation, nausea, vomiting, chesttightness and even coma. The exposure and ingestion rate must be high for these issues to occur.Smaller exposure amounts are not likely to cause any serious harm to humans. Malathion has beenlabeled in group 3 of carcinogenics. There was no clear connection between exposure to malathion andcancer. Prolonged exposure to Malathion has been found to cause possible endocrine issues. This couldeffect

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    increased rate or depth of respiration, convulsions, coma, seizures and partial respiratory paralysis.” (Gervais, J. A. Luukinen, B. Buhl, K. Stone, D. 2009). These symptoms are usually seen at very high doses over extended periods of time. Test’s have shown that

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