Cushing’s Syndrome Cushing’s Syndrome 1. What is Cushing’s syndrome? Cushing’s syndrome is an endocrine disorder that occurs when the body produces too much of the hormone cortisol, a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. This condition causes a variety of symptoms due to the chronic, uncontrolled increase of glucocorticoid hormones. 2. Causes of Cushing’s syndrome…
Heart Failure: Treatment Methods and Mechanisms of Action Heart Failure: Treatment Methods and Mechanisms of Action Heart failure is a serious condition that affects the heart’s ability to pump blood. Here are some common treatment methods and their mechanisms of action: 1. Digoxin: Mechanism: Digoxin inhibits the Na-K ATPase pump, leading to increased myocardial contractility…
Cell Membrane Transport: From Basics to Applications Cell Membrane Transport: From Basics to Applications The cell membrane is a crucial boundary that controls the exchange of substances between the cell and its external environment. The process of transporting substances across this membrane ensures the cell maintains its life, develops, and performs its functions. 1. Basic…
Health Behavior and the Process of Changing Health Behavior Health Behavior and the Process of Changing Health Behavior 1. Definition of behavior: Behavior is a collection of actions of individuals, demonstrating their manner of conduct, habits and lifestyle. 2. Factors influencing behavior: Behavior is influenced by many factors, including: Economics Culture Society 3. Health behavior:…
A Guide to Herbs and Their Uses A Guide to Herbs and Their Uses This guide provides information on various herbs, their parts used, properties, and applications in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Glycyrrhiza uralensis (Licorice Root) Part Used: Whole plant, including the root. Uses: Clears heat and transforms phlegm, used for conditions like phlegm-heat in…
Concepts, Position and Role of Health Communication and Education Concepts, Position and Role of Health Communication and Education 1. Health education is a process, except: Answer: D. Impacts on all human activities. Explanation: Health education is a purposeful, planned process that influences people’s feelings and behaviors to increase their knowledge, change their attitudes, and improve…
Pharmacology: Opioid Analgesics Pharmacology: Opioid Analgesics 1. Classification of Pain: By mechanism: Neuropathic pain (functional pain): due to nerve damage, abnormal nerve activity. Pathological pain Pain from psychological origin Neuropathic pain includes: Somatic pain: skin, bones, muscles,… Visceral pain: intestines, pancreas, liver. Pain neurotransmitters: Substance P CGRP Pain from psychological origin: Due to bodily or…
Lesson 5.7: Hemophilia and Von Willebrand Disease Lesson 5.7: Hemophilia and Von Willebrand Disease 1. Hemophilia: Bleeding commonly occurs: Before the age of 1 (B). Joint bleeding: 70-80% (B). Bleeding in muscles and soft tissues: 10-20% (A). Bleeding in the central nervous system: Less than 5% (A). Other bleeding: 5-10% (B). 2. Von Willebrand Disease:…
Stomach Medicine Guide Stomach Medicine Guide Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) and H2 Antihistamines: How to use: PPIs: Take 30 minutes to 1 hour before meals. Dosage: 1 time/day, in the morning before breakfast or at night before bed. In severe cases, you can take 2 times/day. H2 Antihistamines: Take 30 minutes to 1 hour before…
Chapter 5.4: Hemolytic Anemia Chapter 5.4: Hemolytic Anemia 1. Hemolytic Anemia due to Maternal-Fetal Blood Group Incompatibility: Phototherapy Distance: 1 meter Phototherapy target for reduction of free Bilirubin: < 1 mg/100 ml blood 10% Glucose Infusion: 50 – 100 ml/kg Albumin: 20 ml/kg Exchange Transfusion: 200 ml/kg 2. Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia: Splenectomy if Corticosteroids are…