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Name: 1. What is the title and subject of the film? The title of the film is “The African American Many Rivers to Cross”, and it speaks of the slave trade in Africa, the journey and the arrival of the slaves in America. 2. What period in history was being depicted in this film? The period depicted by the film is between the years 1500-1800. 3. When was the film produced? The film was produced in 2013. 4. What is the mood or tone of the film? How does it affect emotions? T...

What were the most important economic, political, and cultural aspects of West African society? In what ways did geography impact cultural differences among West African civilizations? Most West African societies were thriving before the beginning of Trans-Atlantic trade of the 17th century. The most important economic activities of West African Society involved cultivation of crops, animal husbandry, and trade with neighboring societies, e.g. Sudan (Week 2. Lecture). Flourishing trade amongst...

GW-2: Option 2 Analysis of Two Articles Our group chose to work on option two whose prompt was: Critically analyze both articles. We decided to go with option two after looking at the articles which were quite impressive and interesting to most of the group members. Robin Fox’s anthropological approach on the food discussion was particularly intriguing and informed our decision to pick option two. We thought it would be informative and fun to analyze, compare, and criticize both articles. Be...

Chapter 1: Mental Health and Mental Disorders Key Terms: Cultural syndrome – a cluster or group of co-occurring symptoms found in a specific cultural group, community, or context DSM-5 – abbreviation for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5th edition; provides revised diagnostic criteria for mental disorders Epidemiology – the study of patterns of disease distribution and determinants of health within populations; contributes to the overall understanding of the ...

(DOWNLOAD FOR COMPLETE AND USEFUL RESOURCES) HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM 1 CHAPTER 2 • FOUR TYPES OF ASSESSMENT DATABASES o COMPLETE (TOTAL HEALTH)  COMPLETE HEALTH HISTORY AND FULL PHYSICAL EXAMINATION • DESCRIBES CURRENT AND PAST HEALTH STATE • FORMS A BASELINE AGAINST WHICH ALL FUTURE CHANGES CAN BE MEASURED  THIS WOULD BE DONE IN A PHYSICIAN’S OFFICE/FIRST PATIENT  TAKES ABOUT HALF AN HOUR TO GET ALL THIS INFO o FOCUSED OR PROBLEM-CENTERED DATABASE  USED FOR A ...

Chapter 16: Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular & Renal Systems Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI or ACE Inhibitors) o Drugs: benazepril, captopril, enalapril, fosinopril, lisinopril, and moexipril, perindopril, quinapril, ramipril, trandolapril o Pharmacodynamics: o MOA: Slows or inhibits the angiotensin converting enzyme which then decrease how much angiotensin II (AT II) is produced thus lowering BP o Inhibit RAAS activity=decreased production of both angiotensin II and aldos...

Chapter 21: Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System Bisphosphonates • Drugs: etidronate (Didronel), pamidronate (Aredia), risedronate (Actonel) alendronate (Fosamax), tiludronate (Skelid), zoledronic acid (Zometa), ibandronate (Boniva) • Used for bone support, most commonly used • Pharmacodynamics  Adhere to bone, inhibit osteoclastic activity, potent inhibitors of both normal and abnormal bone resorption o Etidronate (Didronel): reduces both bone resorption and bone formation becau...

Role & Scope Study Guide for Module 9, Exam #3 Winter 2019 1. What are the recommendations for nurses that are published in the IOM's report The future of nursing? What is Magnet recognition? a. IOM emphasizes the need for nurses to take the leadership role. b. Professional nurses teach, advocate, assess, and nurture. c. Recommendations: i. Remove scope of practice barriers. ii. Expand opportunities for nurses to lead and diffuse collaborative improvements efforts. iii. Im...

 Antacids: weak bases that react with hydrochloric acid to form salt & water. o Used in the treatment of Hyperacidity, GERD, PUD, hyperphosphatemia, and calcium deficiency o Contain combinations of  metallic cation (aluminum, calcium, magnesium, and sodium)  and basic anion (hydroxide, bicarbonate, carbonate, citrate, and trisilicate)  Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacotherapeutics o Neutralize Gastric Acidity (causes ^pH of the stomach and duodenal bulb) o Inhibi...

CHAPTER 16: Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular & Renal Systems ANGIOTENSIN CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS (ACEI)  “-pril”  Captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace), lisinopril (Prinivil), benazepril (Lotensin)  Pharmacodynamics o Inhibition of ACE activity results in decreased production of both angiotensin II and aldosterone:  Decreased vasomotor tone  Smooth muscle relaxation  Decreased aldosterone -> decreased Na/H2O ...