ANTI-MALARIAL DRUGS

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Malaria is transmitted by the bite of infected female anopheles mosquitoes. During feeding, mosquitoes inject sporozoites, which circulate to the liver, and rapidly infect hepatocytes, causing asymptomatic liver infection (hepatic phase)(absent in falciparum; malariae) . Merozoites released from the liver, rapidly infect erythrocytes to begin the asexual erythrocytic stage of infection that is responsible for human disease. Multiple rounds of erythrocytic development, with production of merozoites that invade additional erythrocytes, lead to large numbers of circulating parasites and clinical illness
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DERMATOLOGICAL CONDITIONS
Dermatological refers to disorders or disease that affect the skin, hair and nails. This conditions manifest in different ways including rushes, itching, swelling blisters, discoloration and sores. Dermatological conditions are caused by variety of factors such as infections(bacterial, fungal or viral), autoimmune disorders, allergies, genetic predisposition, hormonal imbalance and certain medication
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NUR 229:BACTERIAL MENINGITIS
Bacterial meningitis is a severe infection characterized by inflammation of the membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord. It is caused by specific bacteria, including Streptococcus pneumonia, Neisseria meningitidis, and Haemophilus influenzae type B
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GENDER AND SEXUAL REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
The socially constructed roles and responsibilities assigned to women and men by society. These roles are learned, vary across cultures and change over time. Gender is dynamic, geographical, learned and socially constructed.
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GIT Drugs
Ulceration and erosion of the lining of the upper portion of the GIT are common problems that manifest as Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease, gastric and duodenal peptic ulcers, and stress related mucosal injury
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DISORDERS OF PENIS, URETHRA
Priapism is a prolonged and painful erection of the penis lasting more than four hours and occurring without sexual stimulation. It is a urological emergency because it can lead to permanent erectile dysfunction if not treated promptly
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Adolescent and Youth Reproductive Health
Adolescent refers to any person between ages 10 and 19. Youth: The stage between 15 and 24 years, during which young people continue to develop and establish their identities, responsibilities, and social roles. Reproductive Health: A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being in all matters relating to the reproductive system, including the ability to have a responsible, satisfying, and safe sex life, the capability to reproduce, and the freedom to decide if, when, and how often to do so.
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Theories and Concepts of Growth and Development
Growth: An increase in body size (Ht/Wt) Development: An increasing capacity to function at more advanced levels. An increase in function and complexity that occurs through growth, maturation and learning( an increase in capabilities). Maturation involves physical change in the complexity of body structures that enables a child to function at increasingly higher levels; Learning is a relatively permanent change in behavior due to maturation and experience with the environment
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HEALTH ASSESSMENT
Examining the male patient: • Before examining the reproductive system of a male patient, perform hand hygiene and put on gloves. • Make the patient as comfortable as possible, and explain what you’re doing every step of the way. • This helps the patient feel less embarrassed
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Hematinic
RBCs are produced in the bone marrow by erythropoiesis, which is controlled by the glycoprotein erythropoietin, produced in the kidneys. The bone marrow uses iron, amino acids, carbohydrates, folic acid, and vitamin B12 to produce healthy, efficient RBCs.
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INTRODUCTION TO MIDWIFERY AND WOMEN'S HEALTH.
The seeds of midwifery were slow to grow, but they proved to be persistent. Midwife is derived from middle English ‘mitwif’ -‘with woman’. Formal education was not done for midwives but they were women who had experiences on childbirth. Technical and magical aspects of midwifery existed in ancient times15th and 16th century, midwives were burnt due to people’s perception of them being companions of the devil
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