Cyanide Poisoning: A Comprehensive Review of Diagnosis and Treatment Cyanide poisoning represents a severe and potentially life-threatening condition that demands immediate medical attention. This paper examines the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and current treatment modalities for cyanide toxicity, with a focus on recent advancements in diagnosis and management. Etiology and Sources of Exposure Cyanide, a […]
Acetaminophen Poisoning Case Study Analysis. Acetaminophen Toxicity: A Case Study and Review of Management Strategies Acetaminophen (APAP), also known as paracetamol, is a widely used over-the-counter analgesic and antipyretic medication. Despite its relative safety at therapeutic doses, APAP overdose remains a significant cause of acute liver failure in many countries (Yoon et al., 2016). This […]
Case Study 1: Hematopoietic Hematopoietic: J.D. is a 37 years old white woman who presents to her gynecologist complaining of a 2-month history of intermenstrual bleeding, menorrhagia, increased urinary frequency, mild incontinence, extreme fatigue, and weakness. Her menstrual period occurs every 28 days and lately there have been 6 days of heavy flow and cramping. […]
NURS 6550 Final Exam Case Study Analyses Case 1: Emergency Contraception for a 21-year-old Woman A 21-year-old woman seeks emergency contraception after a condom break during intercourse, 16 hours ago, on day 14 of her 27–29 day cycle. Analysis: Day 14 typically corresponds to ovulation in a 27-29 day cycle, making the woman more likely […]
Help clinicians navigate GHB toxicity through a detailed case breakdown, highlighting rapid-onset symptoms, treatment priorities, and forensic considerations. PHARMACOLOGY/TOXICOLOGY CASE STUDY History: A 20-year-old woman was brought to the emergency department by EMS after being found naked and disoriented in the street. She says she’d been at a party earlier but can’t remember anything after […]
