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  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...

 Specialties In Medicine A  medical specialty  is a branch of medical practice that is focused on a defined group of patients, diseases, skills, or philosophy. Examples include children ( paediatrics ), cancer ( oncology ), laboratory medicine ( pathology ), or primary care ( family medicine ). After completing  medical school ,  physicians  or  surgeons  usually further their  medical education  in a specific specialty of medicine by completing a multiple-year  residency  to become a specialist. Overview of physician specialties: Allergy and immunology Anesthesiology Dermatology Diagnostic radiology Emergency medicine Family medicine Internal medicine Medical genetics Neurology Nuclear medicine Obstetrics and gynecology Ophthalmology Pathology Pediatrics Physical medicine and rehabilitation Preventive medicine Psychiatry Radiation oncology Surgery Urology A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF MEDICAL SPECIALTIES Every medical specialist sha...