Table #1: Number of cases for particular side effect within observable group. Sample number is 40 and total number of participants is 120. Adverse reactions Benadryl Claritin Zyrtec Drowsiness 19 14 15 Headache 10 9 7 Dizziness 5 2 4 Nausea n/a n/a 1 Dry mouth 23 27 20 Dry nose 4 n/a n/a Nervousness n/a 1 n/a Feeling tired/ weakness 7 5 7 Sore throat n/a n/a 4 Coughing 2 6 n/a Nose bleed 3 n/a 1 Skin rash n/a n/a n/a Eye redness n/a 3 n/a Sample number is 40 and total number of participants is 120. N/A represents that none of the participants within a sample reported particular side effect. Most common side effects in Benedryl, Claritin and Zyrtec were headache, drowsiness and dry mouth. According to Table #1, approximately 40 percent of …show more content…
Among those 48 participants, 40 percent felt drowsy after taking Benedryl, 29% - after taking Claritin and 31% after taking Zyrtec. The numbers indicate that all three medicines can cause drowsiness. In a reference to Table #1, there were 26 participants who experienced headache after taking studied anti-allergy medications. That is only 22% of the 120 participants. 10 participants who experienced headache took Benadryl, 9 took Claritin and 7 - Zyrtec. The numbers indicate similarities among Benedryl, Claritin and Zyrtec. Another significant side effect that was reported according to Table #1 is dry mouth. Approximately 58% of all participants observed moderate dryness of the mouth. Participants who took Benadryl and showed signs of dry mouth represent 33%, 38% from Claritin, and 29% used Zyrtec. One again, data represent similar results for all three anti-allergy medications. Less than 9 percent of participants indicated presence of dizziness and less
Describe which of the reactions were controls and if they provided the expected results. Use the data in Data Table 1 to support your answer. Answer- In this exercise the positive control was solution E because it contained glucose which would test positive for sugar. The negative controls would be solutions
Many programs develop a preliminary or initial treatment plan upon the client's admission to a program before a comprehensive assessment has been completed.The preliminary treatment plan starts the treatment process and is derived from the initial interview, intake assessment,ad other psycho social evaluations.The preliminary treatment plan defines the clients areas of concern and determines the severity of each problem to identify the clients immediate needs.it may involve drafting an abstinence contract and a schedule of treatment activities,such as establishing a time frame for the completion of a comprehensive assessment.Preliminary treatment plans outline an initial recovery strategy to support the client during initial treatment. They also achieve the
This paper discusses pharmacology and terminology related to “Pharmacology” which is the branch of medicine concerned with the uses, effects, and modes of action of drugs“ pharmacology. 2015. In Merriam-Webster.com. The study of different classes of drugs, routes of absorption, and drugs have effects on those consuming them. There are drugs that are necessary for illnesses and healing but, there are medicines that cause concern regarding interaction and harming the body.
1.There will be two groups, the control and experimental groups. Each group will have the same amount of participants with equal numbers of boys and girls. The first group will be the control group(rest). The second group will be the experimental group(exercise).
This module of study has focused on many aspects of human health, anatomy, and the disease process. It has included such topics as the human organ systems, the mechanism of disease and the resulting disruption of homeostasis, the integumentary system, and the musculoskeletal system. The following case studies explore how burn classification will affect treatment, how joint injuries can disrupt mobility, and last, how a sedentary lifestyle can contribute to a decline in a person’s health status. The importance of understanding disease and knowing when to seek treatment is the first step toward enjoying a balanced and healthy life.
Severe adverse effects that have been reported in 5% or more patients taking the Prazosin (Minipress) include: heart palpitations, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, decreased energy, weakness and nausea (Prazosin Lexicomp, 2015). Other adverse effects that were not as common include: edema, orthostatic hypotension, syncope, exacerbation of existing mental depression, dysphoria, nervousness, vertigo, constipation, liver toxicity, diarrhea, vomiting, urinary frequency, blurred vision, reddened sclera, dyspnea, epistasis and nasal congestion (Prazosin Lexicomp,
Some people alternate the use of other OTC such as Aspirin, which also has other dangerous effects , but hopefully will reduce acetaminophen toxicity.
The researchers took a sample from a population to apply results of the study to that population for better outcomes post total hip replacement.
outlines the benefits and risk reported in the tested population. For a drug to be approved by
Disputes are almost unavoidable between people when there are disagreements or misunderstandings. In the construction industry, contractual relationships could lead to dispute. To resolve disputes, construction disputes are most likely encouraged to use Alternative Dispute Resolutions such as arbitration, mediation, and mini-trials to resolve their disputes faster and keep the dispute confidential and at lower cost (Ray, 2000). The construction case presented in this paper first resorted to negotiation; however, it could not give the parties a resolution which led to a mini-trial.
With the increased cost of manufacturing, pharmaceutical companies have been divesting in their smaller or less profit making operations and focus on large segments. Many Pharmaceutical companies sold their manufacturing sites to contract manufacturing organizations. The dynamics of interfacing with contract manufacturing organization added intricacy in pharmaceutical supply chain network of pharmaceutical companies.
The case under analysis, Eli Lilly & Company, will be covering the positives and negatives with regards to the business situation and strategy of Eli Lilly. One of the major pharmaceutical and health care companies in its industry, Lilly focused its efforts on the areas of "drug research, development, and marketed to the following areas: neuroscience, endocrinology, oncology, cardiovascular disease, and women's health." Having made a strong comeback in the 1990's due to its remarkably successful antidepressant Prozac, was now facing a potential loss in profits with its patent soon to expire. The problem was not only the soon to expire patent on Prozac, but the fact that Prozac accounted for as much as 30% of total revenue was the reality Eli Lilly now faced. (Pearce & Robinson, 34-1)
Mayo Clinic is a hospital that is as well-known by many to be a haven of caring and concerned doctors whos’ sole focus is to give their patients the type of care they would want their families to receive if they were patients. According to Colquitt, LePine, and Wesson (Mayo Case Study, 2014), Mayo Clinic has established a customer service, patient first culture that puts the needs of those whom they serve ahead of other focuses, such as profit or patient quotas. This corporate culture has lead the hospital to become one of the most successful and iconic medical centers in the United States. Colquitt, LePine, and Wesson (Mayo Case Study, 2014) propose several very interesting questions at the end of the reading that they ask readers to ponder.
...at it can reduce the severity and duration of colds. Side effects are minimal, this includes diarrhea, wheezing, and rashes.