Tag: epinephrine
Congenital Hypothyroidism
Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is inadequate thyroid hormone production in newborn infants.
Endocrine System Anatomy and Physiology
The major endocrine organs of the body include the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pineal and thymus glands, the pancreas, and the gonads. The regulatory functions of the nervous and endocrine systems are similar in some aspects, but differ in such ways.
Anaphylactic Shock
Anaphylactic shock occurs rapidly and is life-threatening. It is a systemic, type I hypersensitivity reaction that often has fatal consequences. Anaphylaxis causes the immune system to release a flood of chemicals that can cause a person to go into shock.
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia refers to a group of severe, disabling psychiatric disorders marked by withdrawal from reality, illogical thinking, possible delusions and hallucinations, and emotional, behavioral, or intellectual disturbance.
Pharmacology Nursing Mnemonics & Tips
It is the goal of these nursing mnemonics to provide an easy quick-guide to simplify the concepts of pharmacology.
