Valium (Diazepam) is an anti anxiety association (benzodiazepine), used basically for transient alleviation of moderate to sensible uneasiness. Data innovation would likely likewise be used to mend signs and manifestations of great fermented drinks drink appropriations, to aid control epilepsy, or to simplicity ligament fits. Valium is a long-acting dental forethought and parenteral benzodiazepine. Valium is much the same to chlordiazepoxide and clorazepate in that every one of the three handle
Coping with Stress Introduction Remember:stress is a normal part of life - it is only a problem when it causes long-term disruption or illness. Normal stress levels can energise and motivate us, directing our behaviour in useful ways. However, in most modern lifestyles, the pressures on people are immense and most people find themselves having to find ways of coping with stressful situations in their everyday lives. The two major components of stress shown in the diagram above, suggest
Dealing With Stress Before we look at different methods of dealing with stress we must first define stress and find out what causes stress. There are 3 definitions of stress: 1. The response definition: this is Selye's approach; it means that any stimulus that causes a stress response is by definition, a stressor. 2. The stimulus definition: This definition argues that we can agree that certain events are stressful, so therefore any reaction they provoke can be called a stress response
Diazepam Diazepam, was first marketed under the brand name Valium. It is a benzodiazepine class drug. Contents [hide] 1 Pharmacology 1.1 Mechanism of Action 1.2 Pharmacokinetics 1.2.1 Absorption 1.2.2 Distribution 1.2.3 Metabolism 1.2.4 Elimination 1.3 Chemistry 2 Indications 3 Cautions 4 Contraindications 5 Side Effects 5.1 Common Side Effects 5.2 Less Common Side Effects 6 Legal Status 7 Page data [edit] Pharmacology [edit] Mechanism of Action Benzodiazepines, such as diazepam, achieves its
Febrile Seizures: What Every Parent Should Know 1. What is a febrile seizure? Febrile convulsions (FC) or seizures (FS) are clonic or tonic-clonic seizures that most often occur in infancy or childhood, mainly occurring between four months and six years of age, with fever but without evidence of intracranial infection, antecedent epilepsy, or other definable cause. That is why they are often referred to as "fever seizures" or "febrile seizures." Most of the time when children have a seizure, or
An ALS ambulance crew was dispatched to a 69 year old obese male whom upon their arrival was seizing. The crew suspected this seizure was due to his past history of epilepsy, but because of the patients altered conscious state the paramedics had to consider and rule out other possible causes for his convolutions. Seizures can be caused by many factors. For paramedics, determining the cause is far less important then managing the complications that can be caused by the seizure and to recognize
the fact of the matter is that the number of those with diagnosed anxiety, specifically Generalized Anxiety Disorder or GAD, is increasing at a rapid pace. Right now benzodiazepines such as SSRIs like Prozac and Zoloft, and muscle relaxants like diazepam are some of the most prescribed anti-anxiety medications on the market (Olfson); however, these medications
Incapacitating Agents SFC. James R. Knight Jr CBRN SLC Class 003-14 Overview of Incapacitating Agents This paper will identify and discuss what an incapacitating agent is. It will identify a few moments in history where attempts to use Incapacitating methods succeeded and other moments when they failed. We will talk about the different “types” of incapacitating agents. Incapacitating agents are methods used to debilitate an enemy force without causing permanent harm. These should not
the true effectiveness of the valerian root and its impact on its subjects. In treating anxiety, a peer-reviewed study revealed there was no significant difference between valerian and placebo.2 Valerian was compared to Diazepam using the STAI-Trait scale, revealing that Diazepam produced superior results, yet side effects were similar for both.2 No other research could be found on the effects of valerian as a treatment for anxiety. That combined with the results of the aforementioned study led me
tomography but the result was normal. But electroencephalogram showed wave activity from her left side of the temporal leads. She was diagnose as having verbal auditory agnosia. The treatment consisted of diazepam therapy. Diazepam therapy orally began with taking 2 mg diazepam every day. Diazepam is commonly used to treat anxiety,panic attacks,insomnia and some other medical issues. One year later, her impaired auditory was dramatically improved. The dichotic listening test revealed a left ear advantage
Psychopharmacology, one division of biopsychology, is an especially interesting field as it delves into the ways in which drugs are capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier and the effects they may have on mood, cognition or behavior in both humans and animals. Researchers in this division of psychology are most interested in a wide range of drug classes such as antidepressants, antipsychotics, and stimulants. Drugs are researched for their pharmaceutical properties, physical and psychological
Physical Assessment A physical assessment is a crucial part of the nursing process. It is the part of the health assessment of a patient that represents a synthesis of the information obtained in a physical examination. It involves the detailed examination of the body from head to toe using the techniques of observation, inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation (Taylor, C., Lillis, C., and Lynn, P., 2015). The conclusions obtained from a patient’s physical assessment aide in the development
The term drug nomenclature implies that there are several names that can be used to identify a drug Drugs have three different names; 1. Chemical Name 2. Non Proprietary name 3. Proprietary name. Chemical Name • A chemical name is given when a new chemical entity (NCE) is developed. • It is the name given to drug in accordance with rules of chemical nomenclature established by International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry. • It is useful for chemists or technical personnel as it provides the
Stroke Medications and Treatment “Time is brain” is the repeated catch phrase when addressing the treatment and management of stroke (Saver, 2006). Access to prompt and appropriate medical care during the first few hours of stroke onset is critical to patient survival and outcomes. Recent changes in the guidelines for acute stroke care released by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Stroke Association (ASA) have improved patient access to treatment. Stroke treatment now follows
BENZODIAZEPINES: USE, ABUSE, WITHDRAWAL AND DEPENDENCE INTRODUCTION: Benzodiazepine is considered as a drug with high addictive potential. Dependence develops with long term use of even with therapeutic dose. As benzodiazepines are widely prescribed for various conditions, particularly insomnia and anxiety, therapeutic dose dependence are the largest category of people dependent on benzodiazepine. Benzodiazepines are one of the most prescribed drugs which have abuse potential. There must be special
recommended to have a personal nutritionist to have for assistance. This is mainly due to the fact that a very common side effect in all ALS patients is a drastic decrease in weight. Other symptoms can be tamed with treatments such as “Baclofen or Diazepam for spasticity that interferes. Trihexyphenidyl or Amitriptyline for people with problems swallowing their own saliva” (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis- National Library of Medicine, 2012). Patients may also consider a breathing machine for night time
Heath Ledger was an Australian actor who died due to a dangerous combination of drugs. Ledger was found in his apartment in New York on January 22, 2008, by his housekeeper and masseuse. Emergency medical services arrived on the scene at 3:33 pm, and after being unable to revive Ledger, they pronounced the actor dead at 3:36 pm. False reports immediately began surfacing, declaring that Ledger was found in Mary-Kate Olsen's apartment, who he had been casually dating in the months leading up to
the seizure, consciousness returns slowly. ((2).) Over the years, my sister has been through various different medications whose intent was to control her seizure activity. A new type of treatment that her neurologist suggested trying is Valium (Diazepam). Valium is a drug that effects the limbic, thalamic and hypothalamic regions of the central nervous system. ((3).) Valium slows the central nervous system and is used to treat anxiety related disorders and conditions that cause severe muscle spasms
Epilepsy Epilepsy, also called seizure disorder, chronic brain disorder that briefly interrupts the normal electrical activity of the brain to cause seizures, characterized by a variety of symptoms including uncontrolled movements of the body, disorientation or confusion, sudden fear, or loss of consciousness. Epilepsy may result from a head injury, stroke, brain tumor, lead poisoning, genetic conditions, or severe infections like meningitis or encephalitis. In over 70 percent of cases no
Q.3 Nurses as part of regulated health care practitioners are responsible and accountable to abide by the standards, codes and guidelines of nursing practice (NMBA, 2016). The nurse in the case study has breached the standard 1.4 of the Registered nurse standards for practice. According to standard 1.4 the registered nurse should comply with "legislation, regulation, policies, guidelines and other standards or requirements relevant to the context of practice” when making decisions because this