indicator can be extracted is Ex-Lax. Phenolphthalein is a commonly used indicator available from most chemical supply companies in its concentrated form. A small concentration of phenolphthalein is used as a laxative in Ex-Lax. Caution: Never use concentrated phenolphthalein as a laxative. Death may be the result. Dissolve Ex-Lax tablet in ethanol to make indicator. Prof. Tim Starn told me that if a physician suspects that a case of diarrhea was caused by an ExLax prank‚ they will test for
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(Lien.) But sometimes the problem isn’t eating too LITTLE‚ it’s eating too much. Bulimia Nervosa is an eating disorder in which the individual eats copious amounts of food (bingeing) and then disposes of said food by either vomiting or abusing laxatives. (Brake.) The common signs of Bulimia tend to be someone that eats lots of food in a short period of time with no sense of control. Also‚ a person that is very secretive about long period spent in the bathroom during and after meals is also a big
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stroke (Aspirin‚ ticlopidine (Ticlid) and clopidogrel (Plavix)) Thrombolytics such as tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA‚ alteplase [Activse]) and Heparin‚ Coumadin Decadron (dexamethasone) can be given to reduce ICP. Stool softeners‚ bisacodyl‚ laxatives. Bed rest is usually recommended‚ however some physicians believe early ambulation is best. Fluids may be restricted for the first few days in an effort to prevent edema of the brain (IV fluids or NG tube) Surgical interventions to increase blood
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Case Study 130 You are a nurse on an inpatient psychiatric unit. J.M.‚ a 23-year-old woman‚ was admitted to the psychiatric unit last night after assessment and treatment at a local hospital emergency department (ED) for “blacking out at school.” She has been given a preliminary diagnosis of anorexia nervosa. As you begin to assess her‚ you notice that she has very loose clothing‚ she is wrapped in a blanket‚ and her extremities are very thin. She tells you‚ “I don’t know why I’m here. They’re making
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cardiovascular‚ cytotoxic‚ diuretics‚ hormones‚ laxatives and psychotropics. These are used to different illnesses and diseases that can occur in an individual. Analgesics are commonly used to reduce the feel of pain and their side effects include diarrhoea‚ dizziness or vomiting. Anticoagulants are used to thin the blood. Antihistamines are used to reduce the symptoms of allergic reactions. Antimicrobials are used to treat infections. Laxatives are used to relieve constipation. Psychotropics are
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Eating Disorders INTRODUCTION Attention Getter Do you like what you see when you look in the mirror? Imagine looking in the mirror and you see something other than what is truly there. That is a nightmare that many women suffering with eating disorders live with everyday. No matter how pretty or slim they are‚ all they can see is ugly and obese in that mirror. Thesis Statement Eating disorders affect millions of people every year‚ and can even result in death. I will explain what a eating
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Ancient India saw great advancements in medical science. Some of these fields were dental surgery‚ cataract extraction and plastic surgery. It is amazing that even in the absence of anesthesia some of the complex operations are performed. Around 800 B.C the first instances of surgery were recorded. It was considered as one of the eight branches of Ayurveda.Shushruta- Samhita is the oldest treatise dealing with surgery. The main medical practitioners were Atraya‚ Charaka and Shusruta.Shushruta studied
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they act as a natural laxative‚ aid digestion‚ help to relieve the symptoms of pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS)‚ help to fight cancer and the juice kills roundworms and bacteria Japanese scientists have isolated an anti-cancer chemical contained in figs called ‘benzaldehyde’‚ which is used to treat advanced cancer patients. Other researchers have isolated enzymes known as ‘ficins’ in figs‚ which aids digestion. The high fibre in figs makes them a perfect natural laxative. Fibre also makes you feel
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Uses of Herbs COMMON NAME FOOD Cucumber Cho cho Carrot Cassava Banana Banana Banana Lime juice Lime Coco Pear Sour orange Pumpkin Papaya Breadfruit Young unopened ackee Young ackee Ackee & red water grass Soursop and honey Guava Ripe mango Coconut oil SPICES Ginger Green pimento Pimento Cinnamon Basil Basil‚ cowfoot‚ rum Radish Garlic Pimento & ginger Nutmeg TEAS Peppermint Spearmint Colic Mint Fever grass Ganja Soursop Guava Lime Cerasee Sorrel Pepper elder SCIENTIFIC NAME Cucumis sativus Sechium
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Body Fat and Eating Disorders Ann Johnson SCI/241 Clayton Wilson July 22‚ 2012 (Axia) University of Phoenix Eating disorders and weight loss has been always a challenge in the United States. Psychologist has been trying to motivate and encouraging people to lose weight. Focusing on the dangerous methods that can be harmful‚ such as anorexics nervosas and bulimia‚ which lead to many eating disorders‚ which causes the bodies into a dimorphic disorders‚ into conditions that a one become obsessive
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