Antabuse, Methadone, Librium, Ibogaine, Revia, Thiamin, and Niacin: An Overview of Seven Common Drugs
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A 6 page outline of the main features of each of these drugs and the situations which require their use. Generic names are provided as is a list of primary actions and potential side effects. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPmedDr3.rtf

Anxiety is a Component of Perfectionism and the Manifestation of Eating Disorders
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This 9 page paper looks at the way that self image, body esteem, body satisfaction, weight satisfaction, self esteem and depression can be seen as precursors to an eating disorder. By looking at the existing evidence and studies the paper draws together evidence that suggest the hypothesis of eating disorders being a symptom of anxiety that emerges in the need for perfection by and the association with the cognitive perceptions of the individual. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEeatdis.wps

Applicability of Magnet Hospitals to the Canadian Health Care System
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A 16 page paper primarily discussing the qualities of magnet hospitals and the process of achieving certification. Any quest to decrease costs while simultaneously increasing quality is a worthwhile pursuit in today's environment, but the many manufacturers failing in their attempts to implement TQM in the past can attest to the fact that there are pitfalls in the process. Magnet certification is tried, proven and documented, and has been shown to benefit nurse recruitment and retention efforts. Though the fiscal structure of health care in the US and Canada are very different, the goals of each are the same. Magnet certification can be applied to Canadian health care with only minimal alteration. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: KSmagnet.wps

Article critique/Food Choice & Breast Cancer Patients
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A 6 page essay that summarizes and critiques a research article detailing the study conducted by Drewnowski, et al (1999) concerning food preferences among breast cancer patients. The writer then summarizes another research study that substantiates the findings of the first and offers two URLs that have graphs concerning fruit and vegetable consumption. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khfoodpr.rtf

Article Critique/Spirituality in Nursing
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A 6 page critique of an article by Walton and Molzahan (2002) detailing their qualitative research study into the role of spirituality in the lives of hemodialysis patients. The writer offers a comprehensive summation of their study, along with comments and criticism, concluding that the research team achieved their goals and purposes. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khhemodi.rtf

Assessing the Status of Older Adults
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This 5 page report discusses assessment of older adults in terms of a social, emotional, physical, and/or cognitive status. Accurate assessment is essential for care and treatment and must take advantage of appropriate guidelines and skills that are utilized by people trained and aware of the nuances of geriatric assessment. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: BWassage.rtf

Assessing The Tax Exempt Status Of A California Nonprofit Hospital
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A 10 page position paper discussing both the advisability and legality of challenging a California hospital's exemption from state and local property tax based on questions surrounding their nonprofit activities. Very Rich Medical Center (VRMC) is exemplary in their use of operating funds. The center's success lies in sound management rather than in any abuse of their nonprofit status, and the administration provides volunteer services to two other medical centers lacking VRMC's state-of-the-art equipment and superior management of cost issues. The paper recommends preserving VRMC's tax-exempt status as being the most cost effective for the local government as well as for VRMC. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TaxExemp.wps

Assessment Procedures For Emergency Medical Technicians
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6 pages in length. The writer discusses the necessary academic and physical attributes for becoming an EMT. Bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TLC-EMT.wps

Atherosclerosis/ Nursing
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A 6 page research paper that examines the risk factors and dangers associated with atherosclerosis. The writer examines the pathophysiology of this deadly disease and discusses how nursing practice provide an invaluable educational function in teaching clients about their own "pipes" can become "clogged" through poor lifestyle choices, such as a fatty diet and no exercise. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: khpipes.rtf

Attention Deficit Disorder
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An Outline; This 5 page paper is a concise and informative introduction to ADD, considering its different causes, symptoms, diagnosis (including tests), and treatment by way of a controlled envelopment, therapies as well as medication. The paper finishes by looking at the long-term prognosis for sufferers. The bibliography cites 9 sources.
Filename: TEaddoul.wps

Automated Medication Dispensing
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The information technology of the past three decades has revolutionized the health care profession - including administration and service provision. This 7 page paper gives a brief overview of the cost effectiveness of incorporating an automated medication dispensing system in a hospital setting. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KTmeddsp.wps

Aviation Medical Assistance Act of 1998:
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This 5 page paper discusses this Act in-depth and it's purposes. Discusses the benefits to passengers and other legislation which has resulted. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: GSAviati.rtf