First Aid and Medical Terms Glossary
Dislocation
A displacement of a bone from a joint, also called luxation.
Dummy
A hollow plastic shell in the shape of a human body without arms and legs.
Ecchymosis
A hemorrhagic spot in the skin or mucous membrane (bruise).
Eye Drops
A medicated solution for the eyes that is applied in drops.
Faint
A temporary loss of consciousness that is self-correcting caused by generalized cerebral ischemia.
Feel Ill
Not in good health, ill, afflicted with disease.
Fever
Any body temperature elevation over 37.8º C.
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Applications of Computers in Hospital Pharmacy
24. Describe the applications of computers in a hospital pharmacy?
Computers have transformed the healthcare industry, including hospital pharmacy practice. Here are some ways in which computers are used in hospital pharmacy practice:
- Medication Management: Computerized systems are used to manage medication administration, prescription orders, and inventory control. This system can track medication usage, monitor medication errors, and streamline medication
The Importance of Good Health for Overall Well-being
Health is a state of complete physical, social and mental well being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Health is thus a level of functional efficiency of living beings and a general condition of a person’s mind, body and spirit, meaning it is free from illness, injury and pain. It is a resource of everyday life and a positive concept emphasizing physical capabilities.
Good health is a secret of every happy man. Staying healthy for children is vital for proper growth and development
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GPT and the Future of Writing
Technological tools can replace some types of writing due to their efficiency, correctness, and ability to generate automated content. However, they cannot completely replace the creativity, cultural and emotional context, ethical judgment, and personal interaction that other types of writing require. Therefore, although useful, technologies cannot completely replace human writing.
Improving Hospital Menus in the NHS
To improve hospital menus in the NHS, it is recommended:
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Eye Drops
MOA: Increase outflow of aqueous humor by opening up channels/vessels. Prostaglandin and A2 agonists do this. Or they decrease the aqueous humor production/secretion. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, A2 agonists, and beta blockers do this.
- Prostaglandin analogs (latanoprost, bimatoprost) darken the color of the iris, can cause eyelash growth.
- Timolol: Systemic beta-blocker like effects: bradycardia, exercise intolerance, low BP, worse asthma/COPD.
- Brimonidine: A2 receptor gets activated and
Essential English for Healthcare Professionals
Basic English for Healthcare Professionals
Grammar
Subject-Verb Agreement
Do: I, You, We, They
Does: He, She, It
Telling Time
- It’s a quarter past six – 6:15
- It’s six o’clock – 6:00
- It’s a quarter to seven – 6:45
- It’s half past six – 6:30
- It’s ten past six – 6:10
- It’s five to seven – 6:55
- It’s three minutes past six – 6:03
Hospital Vocabulary
Objects & Equipment
- Crash Cart: Carretilla
- Blood Pressure Cuff: Tensión
- Syringe: Inyección
- Bedpan: Orinal
- Stethoscope: Corazón
- Bandage: Venda
- Patient’s Cart: Ficha paciente
- Drip: