NURSING CARE

Cefuroxime

Cefuroxime is an antibiotic used to treat infections, like bronchitis; gonorrhea; Lyme disease; and infections of the ears, throat, sinuses, urinary tract, and skin. Common brand names are Aeruginox, Altacef, Ambixime, Bactipoz, Cefogen…

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Tonsillitis

Tonsillitis refers to the inflammation and infection of the tonsils commonly caused by the Group A Beta-Hemolytic Streptococci (GABHS). Tonsillitis can also be caused by a virus. Observable symptoms of tonsillitis include sore throat and fever.

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Clonidine

Clonidine is used to treat several medical conditions. It is a direct acting Alpha-Adrenergic Antagonist. Common brand names are Catapin, Catapres, Dixarit, Duraclon, and Melzin. Clonidine is classified as an anti-adrenergic, symphatholytic, and anti-hypertensive.

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Tetralogy of Fallot

Tetralogy of Fallot is a congenital heart defect that includes four anatomical defects: Ventricular Septal Defect, Pulmonary Stenosis, Overriding Aorta, and Right Ventricular Hypertrophy. The heart of the affected person assumes a boot-like shape.

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December 2010 Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination RESULTS

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has recently released the results of the December 2010 Philippine Nurses Licensure Examination. Out of 84, 287 examinees, 29,711 or 35.24% passed the Nurse Licensure Examination given by the Board of Nursing.

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Vitamin C

Vitamin C or Ascorbic Acid, has a wide range or use in the human body. It acts as an oxidant, a cofactor in enzymatic reactions, and other metabolic reactions. Common brand names are A-Cee, Ad-C, Alka-C, Cecon, Ceelin, Cenolate, Enervon, and Redoxon. Vitamin C is classified as a vitamin