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 white round pill with the imprint Watson 241 1 contains lorazepam 1mg. Lorazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. This drug works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). Watson […]
The white round pill with the imprint Watson 241 1 has been identified as containing lorazepam 1mg and supplied by Watson Laboratories, Inc. Lorazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. This drug works by enhancing the effects […]
The white 3 sided or triangular pill with the imprint M 8 has been identified as Hydromorphone Hydrochloride 8 mg (Dilaudid) supplied by Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals. Hydromorphone is used in the treatment of chronic pain; cough; pain; anesthetic adjunct and belongs to the drug class narcotic analgesics. Risk cannot be ruled out during pregnancy. Hydromorphone 8 […]
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 […]
The biohazard symbol is normally found on substances, materials, and containers that have biohazards. These are substances that pose a potential danger or risk to human life. As an international symbol, it is used worldwide to indicate the presence of biohazard agents. It was developed in 1966 by Charles L. Baldwin of Dow Chemicals and […]
As of the time of writing this article, more than 2.39 billion vaccine doses have been administered worldwide, equal to 31 doses for every 100 people according to Global Vaccination Tracker. Although there is a stark gap between vaccination programs in different countries, with some yet to report a single dose. Israel was the first […]
