Lightning is described as one of nature’s most powerful forces. Lightning can have devastating effects on people, property and trees. Each strike of lightning can reach more than five miles in length, and produce temperatures greater than 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit and an electrical charge of 100 million volts. At any given moment, there are […]
Fulgram Amoxicilin Clavulate is an antibiotic medication used for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections. It is a combination consisting of amoxicillin, a β-lactam antibiotic, and potassium clavulanate, a β-lactamase inhibitor. This combination of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, including infections of the ears, lungs, […]
Ibuprofen is an nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which is a type of medication with analgesic, fever-reducing, and, in higher doses, anti-inflammatory properties. Ibuprofen brand names include Brufen, Genpril, Ibu-Tab, Cuprofen, Nurofen, Advil, and Motrin, among others. The World Health Organization (WHO) includes ibuprofen on its list of essential medicines. The list states the minimum medical needs […]
Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used for treating pain, fever, and inflammation. Prescription ibuprofen is used to relieve pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis (arthritis caused by a breakdown of the lining of the joints) and rheumatoid arthritis (arthritis caused by swelling of the lining of the joints). […]
Ibuprofen is a pain medication in the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) class, that is used for treating pain, fever, and inflammation. Prescription ibuprofen is used to relieve pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis (arthritis caused by a breakdown of the lining of the joints) and rheumatoid arthritis (arthritis caused by swelling of the […]
Akathisia refers to a movement disorder that is characterized by a subjective feeling of inner restlessness accompanied by mental distress and an inability to sit still. Usually, the legs are most prominently affected. Those affected may fidget, rock back and forth, or pace, while some may just have an uneasy feeling in their body. Akathisia […]
Motivational interviewing is a technique used in interacting with substance-using clients in which you become a helper in the change process and express acceptance of your client. It is not merely as an adjunct to other therapeutic approaches, but a style of counseling that can help resolve the ambivalence that prevents clients from realizing personal […]
Blood glucose refers to the sugar that the bloodstream carries to all cells in the body to supply energy. A person needs to keep blood sugar levels within a safe range to reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease. Blood glucose monitoring measures the amount of sugar that the blood is transporting during a […]
The pink oval pill with the imprint 155 MYLAN has been identified as Acetaminophen and Propoxyphene Napsylate 650 mg / 100 mg supplied by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. Acetaminophen/propoxyphene is used in the treatment of pain and belongs to the drug class narcotic analgesic combinations. Mylan 155 (propoxyphene napsylate and acetaminophen) is intended for the management […]
Xanax (alprazolam) is an anxiolytic (antipanic and antianxiety) benzodiazepine medication classified as a schedule IV controlled substance by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). According to the DEA, a schedule IV drug has a low potential for abuse and a low risk for dependence. Alprazolam does have the potential for misuse, although some experts claim […]
