Medicine - December 2006

I'm studying for a quiz in a few weeks, and i need some help on some sample problems. Parenteral: Physicians order: Morphine sulfate gr 1/10 IM q3h for pain; Supply on hand: Morphine sulfate 8mg/cc. Give in cc(s)? Am i supposed to convert 8mg to grains? And then do i multiply .13 grains and 10? I end up with .13 cc, is this correct?

2006-12-17 16:16:32 · 3 answers · asked by ernie_casarez 4

Why or why not? What antibodies might be found in the recipient?

2006-12-17 13:16:04 · 14 answers · asked by Erin D 2

2006-12-17 13:15:34 · 4 answers · asked by jsimatovich1723 1

what i've heard that the brain may actially dies if not waken up from the dream

2006-12-17 09:49:27 · 19 answers · asked by mohammed ali 1

2006-12-17 09:33:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Read of it in a popular science magazine- will post the specifics later...

2006-12-17 09:13:46 · 3 answers · asked by insightfireiron 4

2006-12-17 02:25:50 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-17 01:16:46 · 3 answers · asked by Butcher 2

2006-12-17 01:01:51 · 5 answers · asked by Terence 1

Clinical thermometer

2006-12-17 00:50:50 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Will they do drug tests with breatherlizers too? How on earth do they pic up ecstasy on the breath?

2006-12-17 00:14:06 · 4 answers · asked by gingin 2

how to correct the difference between the two results after running the QC sampels

2006-12-16 21:11:46 · 2 answers · asked by Anita D 1

2006-12-16 21:01:06 · 4 answers · asked by carol 2

I am looking for a doctor that will work with me at prescribing MEGAdoses of vitamins & minimal amounts of prescriptions for a severe vitamin-deficiency that I have called Pyroluria.

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

I am severely deficient in vitamins:
B2 (Riboflavin)
B3 (Niacin)
B6 (Pyridoxyl - 5 - Phosfate)
D3 (Cholecalciferol)

and other such digestive aids.

So as you see, finding a doctor to work with me that is "open-minded" to MEGAdoses of vitamin therapy with minimal prescriptions may be difficult to find.

Thank you in advance for your time and advice.

I am MOST appreciative of any and all assistance I receive.

2006-12-16 19:48:54 · 1 answers · asked by LovesMath 3

2006-12-16 17:52:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi can someone give me some advise. I am currently taking my AS in clinical medical assistant. And I have been doing some volunteer work at my docotors clinic since I was a junior in HS. Like in my junior yr I did 2 mo's of volunteer and in my senior year I did about 2-3 mo's. And I am planning on going to a comm. college to start taking classes to prepare me for medical school.
I wanted to know exactly what type of volunteer work do medical schools look at when it comes to applying for addmission?? Like for the volunteer section I have experience in filing papers and being a receptionist helper.
And I am gonna be SOON doing clinical volunteering as a clinical medical assistant. Would my volunteer experience help me get into medical school along w/ the prep classes and test's I'm gonna be taking?? Should I volunteer at a hospital too?
Would it matter when it comes to applying to medical school like if they see that I had taken a 2 yr degree before going onto a 4 year degree

2006-12-16 17:33:42 · 4 answers · asked by gothic_lez 1

2006-12-16 17:29:55 · 9 answers · asked by jjoct18 2

2006-12-16 15:39:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Melatonin is a chemical that helps you want to sleep.

2006-12-16 14:51:44 · 2 answers · asked by Puffy 1

I live with my 29 year old daughter who was diagnosed at 19 years of age and the flare ups are frightening. We do organic as much as possible and so far, the doctors put her on steroids for flare up.

2006-12-16 14:09:58 · 2 answers · asked by neptune 3

My mom has recently been diagnosed with very high blood pressure. She has been on Toprol XL -- didn't work. she was on Lisinopril -- didn't work. The ONLY thing that brings it down is Clonidine -- 0.1mg 4X a day (it doesn't last long once ingested). If she goes much over 4 hours between doses, it begins to creep up to and over 200/85-95.

the Clonidine makes her feel completely draggy and "loopy." She just has no energy and feels like she can't think or remember things.

I'm real concerned about her. The doctor tells us we should start seeing some much better numbers in the next 2 weeks and that the fatigue and fogginess should also wear off by then as well.

Can anyone offer any advice or comments? Are all of the above symptoms normal when starting BP meds?

Thanks!

2006-12-16 12:19:13 · 4 answers · asked by Gwendy68 1

I have applied for a diploma in adult nursing (eventually topping up to BSc) and I've recently recieved an interview date. Im excited, but worried. I believe it's a vital and worthwhile job, but every nurse that I tell im going into the profession, just look at me like im stupid, the negative daily media reports don't help either. It can't be this bad, can it? I've always wanted to be a community/district nurse. Honest replies please!

2006-12-16 10:38:36 · 7 answers · asked by ali 1

I just stopped taking it, I didn't have enough money to taper off. I was taking 20mg but I feel like my brain is being zapped or something. Its hard to explain. Im scared this is dangerous to my health or if it will go away.

2006-12-16 10:07:05 · 6 answers · asked by jkeys00 3

2006-12-16 09:52:27 · 4 answers · asked by littlemin5 3

2006-12-16 09:37:16 · 6 answers · asked by guitarusa2001 1

2006-12-16 09:27:58 · 2 answers · asked by Nicole S 1

2006-12-16 07:22:28 · 8 answers · asked by STORMY K 3

2006-12-16 06:38:50 · 8 answers · asked by pumpmar 2

2006-12-16 05:58:44 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Massive discovery. Stunned scientists cure diabetes in mice overnight!
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Diabetes breakthrough
Toronto scientists cure disease in mice

Font: * * * * Tom Blackwell, National Post
Published: Friday, December 15, 2006
In a discovery that has stunned even those behind it, scientists at a Toronto hospital say they have proof the body's nervous system helps trigger diabetes, opening the door to a potential near-cure of the disease that affects millions of Canadians.

Diabetic mice became healthy virtually overnight after researchers injected a substance to counteract the effect of malfunctioning pain neurons in the pancreas.

"I couldn't believe it," said Dr. Michael Salter, a pain expert at the Hospital for Sick Children and one of the scientists. "Mice with diabetes suddenly didn't have diabetes any more."

The researchers caution they have yet to confirm their findings in people, but say they expect results from human studies within a year or so. Any treatment that may emerge to help at least some patients would likely be years away from hitting the market.

2006-12-16 05:51:28 · 3 answers · asked by WORD UP G 1