depression)‚ were the only available option. This all changed upon the advent of the first-generation of antidepressants. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) were the first medication to be approved in the treatment of psychiatric illnesses. They were followed shortly thereafter by the tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) and later on in the 1970’s the closely related tetracyclic antidepressants (TeCAs). These early treatments were rife with side effects‚ the monoamine oxidase inhibitors were notorious
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lifetime‚ and anybody is prone to it. Whether it be bipolar or another type‚ most people go through it at least once in their lifetime‚ usually when they’re younger than twenty. Antidepressants are not good for children under the age of eighteen because their brains are not fully developed at that point in their lives. Antidepressants are full of chemicals and hormones that may not be healthy for those of a younger age‚there could be horrible long term effects‚ and it’s a possibility that this medication
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changes will also be discussed in relation to obesity. Finally‚ the paper will analyze the statistics that have been released concerning obesity cases throughout the world. Research question Is diabetes is related to obesity and over weight? Thesis Statement Although people that are overweight have
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Antidepressants are overprescribed Mitrea (2007) defines antidepressants as an agent or a drug that is most commonly used to prevent or treat depression. However‚ in today’s society it could be said that antidepressants are being over prescribed and are being used to treat a vast range of other conditions‚ as well as clinical depression. When the first antidepressant was developed‚ manufacturers were reluctant to put it on the market due to the extremely low number of people suffering from depression
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Thesis statement: Research suggests that the obesity crisis in the US is caused primarily by lifestyle‚ the food industry and marketing practices. Annotated Bibliography Appleton‚ N. (1996). Lick the sugar habit. Garden City Park‚ NY: Avery Pub. Group. Sugar contributes to obesity as well as many other illnesses because it upsets our body chemistry allowing physical degeneration to take place in the human body. Most people aren’t aware of the addictive properties that sugar
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BOOK: The Alchemist AUTHOR: Paulo Coelho Thesis Statement: The novel “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho is an emotive story that has reached many lectors and for its popularity‚ this novel has transcended by many generations. 1. About Paulo Coehlo Paulo Coehlo is a Brazilian writer who always dreamed of an artistic career‚ something frowned upon in his middle-class household. In the austere surroundings of a strict Jesuit school Paulo discovered his true vocation‚ however‚ his parents
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Case Study As my learning needs and areas of development have been identified within my portfolio‚ the following case study will focus on the assessment and prescribing process for a 64 year old lady with a history of venous leg ulcers. The identified patient‚ who will be known as Jane to maintain confidentiality (NMC‚ 2008) was chosen due to the high number of patients who have venous leg ulcers that are nursed by community teams. Approximately 1-2% of adults will have a leg ulcer at some point
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world’s prescription drugs. Patients all over the United States are taking medications on the wide growing list of the DEA scheduled medications. Among that list are benzodiazepines and a long list of other antidepressants and minor tranquilizers. Any psychiatrist will say that antidepressants are often an effective way to treat anxiety and depression in children and teens. However‚ parents who have read side effects and horror stories may be a little more hesitant to have their child ingest such
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Statement of Awareness in the Differences in Child and Adult Prescribing ‘Only nurses with relevant knowledge‚ competence‚ skills and experience in nursing children should prescribe for children. This is particularly important in primary care (e.g. out of hours‚ walk-in clinics and general practice settings). Any one prescribing for a child in these situations must be able to demonstrate competence in prescribing for children and refer to another prescriber when working outside their level of
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1. Research Paper ROUGH DRAFT due: Monday‚ June 6th -4 pages -Complete in homework notebook A. Choose a topic that you’re interested in and want to know more about. B. Choose a thesis statement C. Research topic D. Create an outline E. List your sources F. Write your information in your homework notebook G. Check all the links listed HOLOCAUST The Nazi’s deliberately chose dehumansing ways to kill‚ and used torture‚ to intimidate and terrify the Jews. Following the "Great War‚" Adolph
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