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Opioid analgesics, such as morphine, act in the central nervous system to relieve pain without affecting consciousness. They differ from non-opioid analgesics like aspirin in terms of CNS depression, pain type targeted, and addiction potential. Pain is a protective mechanism caused by tissue damage

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Otitis externa, also known as swimmer's ear, is an inflammation of the external auditory canal. It can be acute or chronic and is common among individuals aged 7-14 years. The main causative organisms include Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus. Risk factors include swimming in pools, h

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Drug administration is common in dental practice, with categories including local anesthetics, analgesics, antibiotics, and CNS depressants. Safety, rational use, and principles of toxicology play vital roles in preventing adverse reactions and emergencies. Proper administration is crucial for effec

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Pain is a complex sensory and emotional experience linked to tissue damage, with various types of nerve fibers and nociceptors playing key roles in its perception. Pain mediators like bradykinin and prostaglandins modulate sensitivity to pain stimuli. Analgesics, including non-opioid NSAIDs and opio

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This comprehensive guide delves into the use of sedatives, analgesics, and paralytics in the intensive care unit (ICU). It covers various medications like Etomidate, Propofol, Ketamine, Benzodiazepenes, and Dexmedetomidine, detailing their indications, dosages, and effects. Understanding the role of

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The AHCCCS Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee made recommendations on various drug classes, including Analgesics, Narcotics, Antibiotics, Inhaled, Anticoagulants, and Antimigraine Agents. The recommendations specify preferred products and changes in preferred status for certain medications. Brand p

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This detailed presentation covers Foot Rot (Bovine Foot Rot) and Digital Dermatitis (DD) in ruminants, discussing the etiology, symptoms, treatment, prevention strategies, and more. Foot Rot is caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum while DD is a contagious disease involving multiple bacteria. Treatmen

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CNS stimulants, including psychomotor stimulants and hallucinogens, have diverse clinical uses but are also potential drugs of abuse. Psychomotor stimulants such as caffeine affect the CNS by translocating extracellular calcium, increasing cyclic adenosine monophosphate, and blocking adenosine recep

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Ketamine, a Schedule 2 controlled substance, is utilized as a third-line analgesic for managing complex pain conditions. Acting as an N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor inhibitor, it exerts analgesic effects by antagonizing the NMDA receptor, impacting neuronal hyperexcitability and reducing opioi

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