Recent milestones in the understanding of gastric acid secretion and treatment of acid-peptic disorders include the discovery of histamine H2-receptors and development of histamine H2-receptor antagonists, identification of H+K+-ATPase as the parietal cell proton pump and development of proton pump inhibitors, and identification of Helicobacter pylori as the major cause of duodenal ulcer and development […]

Appropriate Blood Tests for Suspected Acute Liver Injury      The liver plays a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis, and when acute injury occurs, a thorough evaluation is necessary to determine the extent of damage and underlying cause. Blood tests are essential in assessing liver function, hepatocellular integrity, and potential viral infections. The primary tests ordered for

Liver injury labs are as follows ammonia levels, INR, fibrinogen, glucose, and lactate. Other abs include Alanine transaminase (ALT): 0 to 55 units per liter (U/L) Aspartate transaminase (AST): 0 to 48 U/L. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP): 30 to 129 U/L. Gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT): 8 to 61 U/L. Bilirubin: 0.1 to 1.2 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). Prothrombin

Liver injury labs are as follows ammonia levels, INR, fibrinogen, glucose, and lactate. Other abs include Alanine transaminase (ALT): 0 to 55 units per liter (U/L) Aspartate transaminase (AST): 0 to 48 U/L. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP): 30 to 129 U/L. Gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT): 8 to 61 U/L. Bilirubin: 0.1 to 1.2 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). Prothrombin

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Problem-Focused SOAP Note Format Demographic Data  Age and gender (must be HIPAA compliant)  Subjective  Chief Complaint (CC): A short statement about why they are there  History of Present Illness (HPI):  Write your HPI in paragraph form. Start with the age, gender, and why they are there (example: 23-year-old female here for…). Elaborate using the acronym

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is incomplete without mindfulness because it gives students strategies to deal with academic or professional challenges. Through mindfulness, the mind is aware of the events of the present without being caught in prejudices or negative emotional responses. This is especially helpful to the DNP students, given that such learners

A Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program requires students to manage many responsibilities (Cepeda-Lopez et al., 2023). In addition to coursework, students must complete clinical training and develop leadership skills. The weight of work induces stress, which makes concentration and productivity challenging. Mindfulness can provide great stress relief, improved focus, and emotional well-being. As a