Respiratory Therapy: Aerosols, Pharmacology, Oxygen, TB, and Rehabilitation
1. Aerosols
- 1.1 The effective particle size is between 1 and 3 microns.
- 1.2 There is diffusion from the 16 generations of bronchioles: YES
- 1.3 Particle deposition occurs: YES
- 1.4 Impaction mainly occurs in branching: YES
- 1.5 Dry powder inhalers can be used through a commercial spacer: NO
2. Principles of Pharmacology
Pharmacokinetics
- 2.1 The time and disposition of the drug in the body depend only on absorption and distribution: NO
Pharmacodynamics
- 2.2 Pharmacodynamics describes the mechanisms of drug action.
Africa, Healthcare, Leopards, and Education: Key Insights
Africa’s Resources and Challenges
- Africa boasts abundant natural resources, including gold, fertile lands for crops, and substantial water supplies from rivers and lakes.
- Africa significantly influences the planet’s environmental balance. Its rainforests are vital for maintaining the atmosphere, but deforestation threatens the ozone layer and exacerbates climate change.
- Many people in Africa face hunger due to poverty, disease, and lack of resources.
- False: African lakes and rivers have the potential
Medical Terminology: Diseases, Diagnostics, Medications & Senses
Understanding Medical Terminology
Types of Diseases
- Infectious: Easily transmitted from person to person.
- Acute: Lasting for a short time.
- Non-Infectious: Not transmitted to another person.
- Chronic: Lasting for months or years.
- Mental: Psychological disorder of the mind.
- Inherited: Received from an ancestor.
- Degenerative: Condition that deteriorates the body over time.
- Autoimmune: Immune system attacks the body by mistake.
Diagnostic Imaging Techniques
- CT Scan (Computer Tomography): Cross-sectional pictures
Urinary Tract Infections: Types and Treatments
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
ITU: Clinical Situations
The most frequent clinical situations are:
- Acute uncomplicated UTI in women
- Recurrent lower UTIs in women
- Acute pyelonephritis
- Asymptomatic bacteriuria
1. Acute Uncomplicated UTI in Women (Cystitis)
Prevalence:
- In one year, 11% of women are affected.
- Approximately 50% will experience a UTI in their lifetime.
- 25-50% will have another episode.
- 3-5% will experience recurrent UTIs within one year.
Clinical Presentation:
- Dysuria and urinary frequency.
- Hematuria
Compound Nouns in English: A Detailed List
Compound Nouns: Definitions and Examples
Understanding Compound Nouns
Compound nouns are formed by combining two or more words. These words can be nouns, adjectives, or verbs. Here’s a detailed list with definitions and examples in Spanish:
- After-effect: A bad effect that remains after taking a drug or after an unpleasant event such as an illness (efecto secundario).
- Aftershock: A sudden movement of the Earth’s surface that often follows an earthquake and is less violent than the first main movement
Culinary Terms and Techniques: Meats, Fish & Prep
Culinary Terms: Meats, Fish, and Preparation
Poultry and Game
Guinea Fowl: Meat is lean and healthy. It is generally roasted or braised and is often a substitute for pheasant. It can be cooked at length, in red wine and with strong-tasting vegetables.
Other common poultry and game birds include:
- Quail: (Codorniu)
- Partridge: (Perdiu)
- Pigeon: (Pichón)
- Hen: (Gallina)
Offal
Offal (Casquería) refers to the internal organs and entrails of a butchered animal. Common types include:
- Sweetbreads: (Mollejas)
- Heart: