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The classifications of serotonin receptors, as well as drug classes that act upon serotonergic transmission are discussed below. This includes serotonin (5-HT) agonists, antagonists and medications that modulate 5-HT at the presynaptic level, all of which are of significant clinical relevance. Nuplazid (pimavanserin), is a selective serotonin inverse agonist (SSIA). Pimavanserin is a non-dopaminergic atypical antipsychotic drug with primarily selective inverse agonistic and minor selective inverse

Level of consciousness (LOC), Altered mental status (AMS), Post traumatic amnesia (PTA), and Glasgow coma scale (GCS) were implemented in the evaluation of the severity of the TBI, as shown below: Mild (concussion) Moderate Severe Structural imaging: Normal Normal or abnormal Normal or abnormal LOC: 0–30 min

Side effects of ergotamine includes nausea, tingling sensations, cramps, chest or abdominal pain, and dizziness. Three potential, and possibly fatal, problems include toxicity, extreme blood vessel constriction, and fibrosis. Doctors may advise taking painkillers that contain opioids if the attack is very severe. Examples of opioids include morphine, codeine, meperidine, and oxycodone. Butorphanol is an opioid that is available as a nasal spray. Classic side effects of opioids include drowsiness

Case Study 3 PHARM 7550_SUM 15 CASE ONE: Treatment Plan: Education: 1) On the types of contraceptive that are safe in her case 2) The risk of too much estrogen on women over 35 3) Need for both estrogen and progesterone since she has a uterus (if chosen) 4) The symptoms of low progesterone and estrogen 5) Postpartum anemia: symptoms and treatment Contraception: Find a form of contraception that patient is agreeable, that’s effective, convenient, and rapidly reversed in case she decided to get pregnant

General Purpose: To inform. Specific Purpose: To inform the audience about herbal medicine. Central Idea: To inform the audience about the history of herbal medicine, provide examples of common herbal medicines and uses, and share my own experiences with herbal medicine. Introduction I. “Show me your garden and I shall tell you what you are”- Alfred Austin (1835-1913) II. Herbal medicine has been used for many, many years and is a great natural alternative to modern medicine. III. My name is Kristen

Treatment and Cause of Migraines Jochon D. Dobbins The Academy of Health Care Professions Abstract The word migraine is a Greek word which means “half of head”. It is thought that people who suffer from Migraines usually experience pain on one side of their head. There are several signs or symptoms that are usually associated with migraines. Here are some examples. * Tiredness * Sensitivity to light * Nausea or vomiting * Sensitivity to certain smells * Reaction to eating

A migraine is a common, chronic, and debilitating neurovascular disorder. It is characterized by attacks of serve headache along with autonomic nervous system dysfunction and some patients an aura neurological symptom (Goadsby, Lipton, & Ferrari, 2002). Migraine attacks start at any age but they peak in the early to mid adolescence age. Migraines rates were observed for a year and the results showed the prevalence of migraines being 11% overall, 6% among men and 15-18% in women(Stewart WF, Lipton

My name is Sruthi Venkatachalam and I am a rising senior at Olentangy Orange. I am unsure what I will major in or pursue after college, so I am looking into colleges are excellent in a variety of different disciplines. I am currently exploring all of my options- like med school, Foreign Service, or mathematics- and trying to find out what suits me best. There are over 4000 people affected by bacterial meningitis and around 500 deaths from this in the US every year ("Meningitis."). 6000 cases of

Migraines: A Complex Disorder If I can only make it to my bed, I'll be fine. My head hurts terribly. I would do anything to stop the pain. I've taken three extra strength Tylenols and the pain hasn't diminished at all. My head is spinning. Ever so often, the world around me turns dim and then bright. I close my eyes. I need to lie down, but I am driving. I feel nauseous. The pain that started on one side of my head is spreading as it pulsates. I squeeze my head and rub my temples, but the