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Anti-Motility Medications (Pharmacy Only)

These medications work by relaxing the smooth muscles in the intestinal wall, reducing bowel movements.

Loperamide + Co-phenotrope (Dhamotil)

Loperamide

• Indication: Symptomatic relief of acute or chronic diarrhea.
• Dose: Maximum 16mg daily. Limit use to less than 48 hours.
• Side Effects: Constipation, nausea, vomiting, bloating.
• Special Precautions (SPC):
  • Stop taking once diarrhea resolves (constipation may occur).
  • Take with food.

Co-phenotrope

• Indication: Acute diarrhea in adults.
• Dose: Maximum 8 tablets daily.
• Contraindications: Not for children under 12 years old.
• Special Precautions (SPC): May cause dizziness and drowsiness; do not drive or operate machinery.

Adsorbent Medications (General Sales List)

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Common Medical Abbreviations

• RSI: Repetitive Stress Injury
• SAD: Seasonal Affective Disorder
• SIDS: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
• GP: General Practitioner
• HAV: Hepatitis A Virus
• MD: Medical Doctor

Medications and Treatments

• Decongestant: Decreases nasal stuffiness and relieves a runny nose.
• Anticoagulant: Prevents or delays blood clotting.
• Sedative: Relieves symptoms of stress, irritability, or excitement.
• Laxative: Relieves constipation.
• Digitalis: Strengthens the failing heart.
• Diuretic: Removes excess fluid from the body.
• Antibiotic: Treats infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms.
• Insulin: Regulates the level of sugar in the blood, used to treat diabetes.

Common Symptoms and Their Causes

• Fainting, dizziness: Anemia
• Headache: Sinus infection
• Fever:

Vocabulary

• Being admired by the people around you
• Being part of a loving family
• Doing really well in your studies or work
• Having enough money to live well
• Having friends
• Having a lot of time to spend on the things I love doing
• Living in a nice neighborhood

Achieve, Carry Out, and Devote

• Achieve: *conseguir/lograr* (It helped her to achieve her aim of improving her family's happiness)
• Carry out: *llevar a cabo* (Susan's concerns prompted her to carry out her own research)
• Devote: *dedicar* (We know devoting more time...)

Stay, Spend, and Pass

• Stay: *permanecer, estar tiempo* (I stayed 2 hours listening to the radio)
• Spend: *pasar/gastar* (I have spent my life studying)
• Pass: *pasar tiempo*

Make, Cause, and Have

• Make: *hizo que* (The bad sound made the film difficult

Here's a list of common English words and their meanings:

1. Want: Desire something.
2. Soar: Rise high.
3. Wail: Cry loudly.
4. Fell: Knock down or drop.
5. Get into: Become involved.
6. Spring: Jump or the season.
7. Own: Possess something.
8. Wore: Past of "wear", dressed.
9. Ride: Travel or sit on.
10. Smiled: Past of "smile", grinned.
11. Flow: Move smoothly. (Corrected from "Fow")
12. Slowly: At a slow pace.
13. Robbery: Theft.
14. Flat: Level surface or an apartment.
15. Fridge: Refrigerator.
16. Disagree: Differ in opinion.
17. Fed: Past of "feed", gave food.
18. Forward: Toward the front.
19. Will: Intent or future tense.
20. Weight: Mass or heaviness.
21. Behind: At the back of.
22. Hurt: Cause pain or injury.
23. Copula: A linking verb (Corrected from "Copboola")
24. Brushed: Past of "brush", swept or touched lightly.
25. Taste: Flavor or sample.

Common Vocabulary Terms

Full Stop

Definition: A mark (.) indicating the end of a sentence or declarative statement.

Example: Remember to use a full stop at the end of every sentence.

Handbag

Definition: A small bag, often carried by women, for money, keys, and personal items.

Example: My mother always carried a handbag containing her essentials.

Means

Definition: A method, course of action, or instrument by which something can be accomplished.

Example: He used effective means to achieve his goal.

Mobile Phone

Definition: A portable telephone that can make and receive calls over a cellular network.

Example: Yesterday, I bought a very modern mobile phone.

Motorway

Definition: A wide road, built for fast-moving traffic over long distances.

Example: I saw a black... Continue reading "Everyday English Words: Meanings and Usage Examples" »

Tell me about you:

My name is Rachelle. I'm currently at University of Memphis Lambuth studying in my second semester of nursing. I am Social Chair for the Student Nurses' Association. I've always been fascinated in the human brain and why it works the way it does, and what happens when it isn't working. Following taking care of my diabetic grandfather, I always knew I wanted to be a nurse, and I have overcome many obstacles to get here. When I earn my degree, I want to be working on this floor. If I should summarize myself, I would say I am a leader, responsible, compassionate and very detail-oriented, though sometimes I can be too hard on myself to strive for perfection. I switched from the law field to healthcare because I want a career with... Continue reading "Passionate Nursing Student Seeking Neuro Floor Position" »

Denture Delivery, Adjustments, and Corrections

Achieving Balanced Bite

Following denture delivery, adjustments and corrections are often necessary to ensure a comfortable and functional fit. This includes:

• Checking the denture's articulation with articulator paper.
• Making occlusal corrections to ensure proper bite alignment.
• Modifying denture contours for optimal aesthetics and function.
• Eliminating areas of overpressure to prevent sore spots and ulcers (trimming sharp edges).

Patient Education and Follow-Up

Patients should be educated on proper denture care and maintenance, including:

• Learning to chew with their new dentures, avoiding pushing the prosthesis with the tongue, and chewing on both sides.
• Starting with soft foods and gradually progressing

Denture Breakage and Repair

To repair a broken denture, ensure the fracture line fits perfectly without any missing material. Create dovetail retentions for the new material, avoiding the edges and focusing on the breaking line. Secure the fragments with a metal splint using wax and glue. Cast the denture's tissue surface with plaster, applying a separating agent. Incorporate auto-curable or thermocurable resin, and consider using metal mesh reinforcements for added strength. Cure the denture in boiling water, then remove the cast and plaster key. Polish the prosthesis with burs and rubbers to eliminate excess material. Note that there might be a slight color difference between the new and old material, but this is not a concern.

Immediate Removable

I'm a better person because of you.

You cast a spell on me that can't be broken.

You drive me wild.

You fill my heart.

You wake my world.

You rock my world.

The thought of you brings a smile to my face.

You're the one I've always wished for.

Mirror - Espejo

-mp3 - mp3

-tv - television

-computer - ordenador

-sink - lavabo

Hello, my name is Jose...

I would invoke a car that its body was rubber or some material of that style, since if you strike a blow, it would not break or bollaría the car. I would sell this car as a crash car because it will never bump because the material in which it is made would absorb the blows. It would also be safer for the driver and his wallet. The bad thing about this car would be very ugly outwardly.

Trans - across

Re - again

Super - big / more than normal

Extra - outside

Hyper - very big / much more than normal

Anti - against

Pro - in favour of

Examples:

• Overeat: eat too much
• Unpaid: not paid enough
• Ex-girlfriend: former girlfriend
• Under-charge: por debajo
• Pro-European: europeo a tope
• Intercontinental o transcontinental:
• Anti-war: anti guerra
• Superstar: superestrella
• Retaking: volver a hacer
• Supermarket

We sometimes use a hyphen (-) after a prefix, especially when:

• The prefix ends with the same letter that the word begins with.
• The word is a name, which begins with a capital letter.
• After the prefix ex-.