Who is a Nurse? Introduction Nurses are professionals that provide and monitor patient care, educate patients and family members about health conditions, provide medications and treatments, give emotional support and advice to patients and their family members, and more. They also work with healthy people by providing preventative health care and wellness information. Is nursing a good career? It's known for being a stable career that offers growth and advancement opportunities, and for being a fulfilling job that's more than just a paycheck. Just because nursing is a good career for others doesn't necessarily mean it's the right fit for you. A career in nursing is a suitable option for an individual who has good organization and communication skills and enjoys caring for people. To practice as a nurse, there are various education and certification requirements that must be met. These are covered in more detail below, in addit...
Pharmacology of Tetracycline Introduction Tetracycline, sold under the brand name Sumycin among others, is an oral antibiotic in the tetracyclines family of medications, used to treat a number of infections, including acne, cholera, brucellosis, plague, malaria, and syphilis. Common side effects include vomiting, diarrhea, rash, and loss of appetite. Formula : C 22 H 24 N 2 O 8 IUPAC ID : (4S,6S,12aS)-4-(dimethylamino)-1,4,4a,5,5a,6,11,12a-octahydro-3,6,10,12,12a-pentahydroxy-6-methyl-1,11-dioxonaphthacene-2-carboxamide Molar mass : 444.435 g/mol CAS ID : 60-54-8 Elimination half-life : 8–11 hours, 57–108 hours (kidney impairment) Metabolism : Not metabolized DOSAGES OF TETRACYCLINE Capsule / Tablet 250 mg 500 mg Syrup (extemporaneously prepared) 125mg/5mL 5 mg Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows: Chronic Bronchitis , Acute Exacerbation 500 mg orally every 6 hours Acne 250-50...