Nurses, like other taxpayers, are eligible to claim various deductions and credits on their income tax returns to lower their taxable income. These deductions can help reduce the amount of taxes owed and increase the amount of refund that a …
As a nurse, you have a variety of options for where you can work. With the demand for healthcare professionals constantly growing, there is no shortage of opportunities for nurses to utilize their skills and knowledge to make a positive …
Paracetamol is also known as acetaminophen, is a drug used as a mild pain killer. It is also used as a fever reducer. The question I am going to answer is “Does paracetamol make your blood thinner”? What is Paracetamol? …
By: Jane Finn, RN I am astonished and amazed at the role that B1 or thiamine plays in our health. Thiamine plays a big role in the functioning of our nervous system. Jane Finn, RN has been battling various “symptoms” …
Many people take a blood pressure pill and a blood thinner. As a cardiac nurse, I get asked this question frequently: “Is high blood pressure medication considered a blood thinner”? The short answer is no. Blood thinners and high blood …
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Although the exact hypotensive mechanism is unknown, the current theory is that methyldopa is converted to alpha methylnorepinephrine in centrally located adrenergic neurons. Alpha methylnorepinephrine lowers arterial blood pressure by stimulating the central alpha adrenergic inhibiting receptors. Drug Interactions Methotrimeprazine– …
Anna was a good nurse. She was always the one to go the extra mile. She picked up the “worst” assignments. Anna was a float nurse which meant that she worked in all critical care areas including critical care and …
Culture is a system of beliefs, ideas, values, rules, and customs, and behaviors that are shared by a particular group of people or a society. Culture is used to interpret experiences and direct patterns of behavior. In this article, I …
Today we will discuss the most common treatment for sleep apnea and also some alternative treatments that can be equally effective, or even better, and can help you find the best way to sleep with sleep apnea. What is …
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Causes Of Zinc Deficiency In Humans Zinc is a mineral found in a wide variety of plant and animal foods. Zinc is called an essential trace element. This means that it is required by the body for proper growth, development, …