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Walt Karniski, MD

ADHD Medication

2022

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Medication List S. 269-282

„… off. Inexpensive compared to most other medications.Methylin Tabletsmethylphenidate3½-45-10-20 …” „… off. Inexpensive compared to most other medications.Methylin Tabletsmethylphenidate3½-45-10-20 …” „… wearing off. Inexpensive compared to most other medications.ZenzediD-amphetamine 100%3 …”

Chapter 8: Stimulant Medication Side Effects S. 139-176

„… actually improve on stimulant medication.Some children with ADHD will have a very difficult time getting to …” „… easier to adjust the time of dosage to pre-vent or reduce the insomnia from stimulant medications.How …” „… 139Almost every medication causes side effects. Side effects to stimulant medications are frequent …”

Chapter 5: Could ADHD Medication Help My Child? S. 81-102

„… 81HOW EFFECTIVE ARE ADHD MEDICATIONS?Liz: I finally did it. I filled Danny’s prescription two weeks …” „… acting, etc.) for adminis-tering the same two medications.But there is something about all ADHD …” „… medications that makes them very different from most other medications.When penicillin was discovered, it was …”

Chapter 7: Which Medication Is Right for My Child? S. 125-138

„… 125FOUR MEDICATION CHARACTERISTICS THAT DIFFERENTIATE ALL ADHD MEDICATIONSWe have learned that two …” „… different but similar stimulant medications (methylphenidate and amphetamine) are the most effective …” „… characteristics of these two medications to produce thirty-six brand-name stimulant medications. In addition …”

Chapter 12: Ten Non-Stimulant Medications to Treat ADHD S. 251-266

„… ADHD, he felt that atomoxetine might be a good alternative to stimulant medications.In initial studies …” „… 251 Stimulant medications are highly effective for the treatment of ADHD, but these medications can …” „… .). Wouldn’t it be great if we could find a medication that worked as well as the stimulants without the …”

Chapter 10: Twenty Brand-Name Methylphenidate Medications to Treat ADHD S. 193-226

„… included as it is in most other methylphenidate medications.Covered by some insurance plans, but many …” „… and minimum side effects. Lasts longer than many other XR release medications.Expensive and not …” „… liquid medications.Quillivant XR uses the LiquiXR technology. Methylphenidate is bound to microscopic …”

Chapter 11: Sixteen Brand-Name Amphetamine Medications to Treat ADHD S. 227-250

„… pharmaceutical compa-nies have done something completely different with the amphetamine medications.Chapter 11 …” „… significantly from the methylphenidate medications.The amphetamine that Bradley used was simply …” „… to swallow than other medications.Evekeo is a short-acting amphetamine that is expensive and does not …”

Chapter 6: Why Are There So Many Different Medications for the Treatment of ADHD? S. 103-124

„… the school day.”105Why Are There So Many Different Medications?“OK. Let’s try that,” I said, wondering …” „… ADHD MEDICATIONS?By the time I started training as a developmental pediatrician in the early 1980s …” „… So Many Different Medications?Kind of overwhelming, isn’t it? How can anyone expect you as a parent …”

Chapter 3: From Silk to Ritalin: A History of the Medical Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder S. 49-60

„… , and to offset the sedating effects of other medications.Remember that Dr. Bradley had first used …” „… percent of children with special education disabilities were receiving these medications.Approximately 45 …” „… this plant, the current medication treatments for ADHD might not exist.In 1887 Lazar Edeleano, a …”

Chapter 1: What Is ADHD and How Has It Evolved? S. 1-16

„… of being on these medications?Second, this book will attempt to deal with very practical questions …” „… with a prescription in my hand, waiting to bring home a medication like a witch with a poison apple, a …” „… medication that is supposed to calm him down, a medication that will turn him into some kind of a bleary-eyed …”

Chapter 9: Comorbidity: ADHD Does Not Dance Alone S. 177-192

„… and behaviors of ADHD, and about how medication can reverse most of those behaviors and symptoms, this …” „… describes why the medication treatment of ADHD is often so unpredictable, and why two children, both with …” „… ADHD, can often respond to medication so differently. This chapter will help you avoid many of the …”

Index S. 309-320

„… , 14, 65symptoms are normal behaviors, 65–68ADHD non-medication treatmentsapplied kinesiology …” „… brain-wave activity), 99megavitamins and mineral supplements, 99motion-sickness medication (to treat the …” „… , 101family life, 94, 101finances, 94, 101health, 94–95, 101illegal activities, 95, 101medication effect …”

Preface

„… : Karniski, Walt, 1950- author. Title: ADHD medication : does it work and is it safe? / Walt Karniski …” „… facet of their lives. Together, we learned to recognize the unique benefits of ADHD medica-tions and how …” „… child reacts to medication a little bit differently. They taught me that every child needs a customized …”

Chapter 2: What Is ADHD and How Does It Feel? S. 17-48

„… continuity. After two weeks medica-tion was again started (this two-week delay gave Mrs. Miller the …” „… oppor-tunity to observe Danny’s ability to attend and learn both off medication and then again on medication …” „… ). His teacher was not told when he started again on medication so that her responses could be more …”

Afterword S. 267-268

„… of offering medication as an easy solution to a complex problem. Some will accuse me of being …” „… overzealous in my enthusiasm for medication. And that’s fine.No, it is not fine. The problem is that this …” „… my dilemma. I have seen medication treatment awaken the creative intelligence that hides behind …”

Notes S. 283-308

„… each of the specific medications named that co-occurred with “ADHD.” Thus, the search terms were …” „… medications. Those papers would then be counted more than once. But for practical purposes, these numbers are …” „… , C. Del Giovane, et al., “Comparative Efficacy and Tolerability of Medications for Attention-Deficit …”

Chapter 4: Is ADHD Really Real? S. 61-80

„… with ADHD. Some 62 percent of those children were treated with medication, and 47 percent were treated …” „… are that high, and when the medications used to treat ADHD are effective 90 percent of the time with …” „… medication. Now that’s a bold choice! I just told you that ADHD is not an abnormality, and now I want to …”

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J Shah - Caring for Loved Ones with Heart Disease

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Caring for Loved Ones with Heart Disease

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Seven: Medication Management S. 161-198

„… , aRBs dilate blood vessels MeDIcAtIon MAnAGeMent 169and decrease blood pressure. Lower blood pressure …” „… MeDIcAtIon MAnAGeMent 175be taken with or without it. ask the pharmacist when the person should take the …” „… have about a 1 percent risk of major bleeding due to MeDIcAtIon MAnAGeMent 177warfarin. In people with …”

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„… Managing Emotions 154CHapter 7: Medication Management 161What Medicines are Used to Treat heart Failure …” „… and emotional safety of your loved one.Medications are the cornerstone of care for patients with heart …” „… disease, but medication error could create a dangerous situation. Chapter 7 offers you an overview of …”

Three: Taking Care of Yourself S. 33-46

„… . Specific caregiving apps such as Carezone can help manage your calendar, medication list, test results …” „… ’ offices are unlikely to be shared between doctors and, hence, an updated lab test or medication list from …”

Nine: Useful Information to Have on Hand: Recording Sheets S. 221-226

„… : ———————————————————————————————— 3. Hospital visits: ———————————————————————————— 4. Medication effect: ——————————————————————————My …”

Two: Managing Common Symptoms of Heart Disease S. 13-32

„… medicine, pacemaker insertionAnemia Blood transfusion, iron supplementation, other medicationsRapid …”

One: The Basics S. 1-12

„… (https://www.aahfn.org/mpage/patient_tip_sheet): Find advice on diet, exercise, medications, and so forth. Resources for patient and caregiver …”

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Robert M. Fox, Chris Landon

Avoiding Medical Errors

2020

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6 Rules concerning Medications and Prescriptions S. 115-124

„… medication—sometimes byprescription from our doctor and sometimes by direct purchaseover the counter. There are two …” „… MEDICATION,STOP IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT YOUR DOCTORSometimes new medications unexpectedly cause serious …” „… concepts to remember as youpurchase and use your medication:1. Buy your drugs and medications from a …”

4 Rules during Hospitalization S. 87-106

„… medications—perhaps postoperative antibiotics—or theymay be given certain exercises to do or other instructions …” „… amistake in either your name or date of birth, it can lead to disas-trous medication and treatment errors …” „… andimportant history to your doctors in the future.RULES 62–82 95RULE 72. BEFORE TAKING ANY MEDICATION …”

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„… Medication(See Exceptions) 1247 Financial and Insurance Issues: Rules 97–101 125Rule 97. Maintain Medical …” „… Unproven Medication or Treatment 12Rule 10. Consider Stopping Treatment If There IsNo Improvement over Time …” „… Full-ServiceHospital 20Rule 19. Consider Simple Research about YourMedical Problem or Medication 22Rule 20. Evaluate …”

Index S. 163-174

„… ), 118–119; do notgive children adult medications(rule 96), 124; mail or onlinepharmacies (rule 89), 116–117 …” „… hospitalroom, 55–58, 87, 90; introductionof, 58; medical errors and, 143;medication verification with, 95,96 …” „… , 114call device, equipment in hospitalroom and, 90, 96“call first” tips, 16–17cancer, xxii; medications …”

3 Rules Covering the Last Few Weeks before Planned Surgery S. 71-86

„… hospitalconsent to allow you to take and use such medications.CHAPTER 376A Small 6 × 9 Spiral PadWe suggest a …” „… medications.To avoid controversy with the hospital and to obtain their con-sent, make arrangements in advance so …” „… glasses¨Whistle¨Medications¨ Spiral-bound note pad¨ $10 cash¨ Photo ID¨ Two permanent black markers and pens¨ Small LED …”

1 General Rules S. 1-40

„… about my medica-tions?• Does the doctor listen, with respect, when I explain my con-cerns, or does he or …” „… somemedication that will help with the pain.”Jay took the medication even though the doctor had informedhim that …” „… stomach pain becoming worse day by day, Jay shouldhave refused the medication and promptly seen another …”

7 Financial and Insurance Issues S. 125-140

„… can now obtainaffordable medical, hospital, and drug (prescription/medication)insurance. Wealthy …” „… tocertain benefits for their families.Drug/Medication/Prescription CoverageRegardless of your insurance plan …” „… fact in mind: Whileyou are a hospital patient, all medications are covered by yourhospital insurance …”

8 Medicolegal Issues S. 141-148

„… involve a pharmacy (or drug manu-facturer) who supplied the wrong medication or a nurse who ad-ministered …” „… cardiolo-gist told her, “Don’t worry, we’ll get your medication straightenedout. It will take a few days, but …”

2 Rules When Elective or Non-Emergency Surgery and Hospitalization Are First Considered S. 41-70

„… wrong dose of the correct medication. Or surgery can beperformed on the wrong parts of your body while …” „… , newspapers, or other materials• helping you to the bathroom• helping to check if medications are for you (and …”

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Ulla Pape, Heino Stöver, Ingo Ilja Michels - Social Work and Health in Prisons

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Social Work and Health in Prisons

Series: Drogenkonsum in Geschichte und Gesellschaft | Drug Use in History and Society

Volume 7 2023

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Heino Stöver, Ingo Ilja Michels 14 Medication-Assisted Treatment in Prisons S. 271-296

„… Medication-Assisted Treatment in PrisonsHeino Stöver, Ingo Ilja MichelsIntroduction: Drug Use of …” „… reduction interventions in prisons (only 59 countries reported that they provide medication …” „… ., 2018; EMCDDA, 2022).14 Medication-Assisted Treatment in Prisons273Prevalence of HIV, HCV, HBV, and TB …”

Ulla Pape, Heino Stöver, Ingo Ilja Michels 1 Introduction: Social Work and Health in Prisons – Key Challenges and Developments S. 9-16

„… ). Most notably, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have introduced medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and needle …” „… services in prison settings, including drug rehabilitation, medication-assisted treatment, needle and …” „… adaptation of the patients and their families. It is worth mentioning that medication-assisted treatment (MAT …”

Zhyldyz Bakirova, Tynchtyk Estebes Uulu, Simon Fleißner, Ulla Pape, Heino Stöver, Hang Su 13 Naloxone as Overdose Prevention in the Prison Setting and in the Community. A Comparison of the Situation in Germany, Kyrgyzstan, and China S. 257-270

„… state, with all 50 states allowing individuals to obtain the medication – it is mostly freely dispensed …” „… medication in emergency situations by administering the medicine to opioid-using peers, family members, and …” „… no medical reasons against the use of naloxone. It is a harmless medication. Seven of the 59 …”

Glossary S. 297-298

„… Enforcement and HIV NetworkMAT Medication-assisted treatmentMHKR Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic …”

Titelei/Inhaltsverzeichnis S. 1-8

„… Pape, Heino Stöver, Hang SuMedication-Assisted Treatment in Prisons14 271Heino Stöver, Ingo Ilja …”

Jarkyn Shadymanova, Nurgul Musaeva, Eric Orosaliev, Cholpon Omurakunova 6 Kyrgyzstan: Social Work and Health in the Penitentiary System S. 101-128

„… . Participants must sign a pledge to reject all psychoactive substances including medications to treat …” „… from their addiction as long as they take any form of psychoactive substance, including medications …”

Sergey Soshnikov, Heino Stöver 7 Uzbekistan: Social Work and Health in the Penitentiary System S. 129-148

„… medication, which is often overpriced and of poor quality. She has also described medical staff showing …”

Heino Stöver, Jarkyn Shadymanova 12 Syringe Exchange Points in the Penitentiary System of Kyrgyzstan S. 235-256

„… medication.3. Identification and training people likely to witness opioid overdose in overdose resuscitation …”

Mariya Prilutskaya 9 Compulsory Drug Treatment in Kazakhstan S. 161-188

„… does not differ from that used in voluntary programmes. In practice, patients received medications to …”

Dinara Yessimova, Mariya Prilutskaya, Dalida Mukasheva, Medet Kudabekov, Sandugash Ismagulova, Zhanar Shaidullina 5 Kazakhstan: Social Work and Health in the Penitentiary System S. 67-100

„… prisoners includes sporadic courses of medication following the cessation of acute withdrawal symptoms …”

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Embrace Aging

2022

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CHAPTER SEVENTEEN MEDICATION DOSING: START LOW AND GO SLOW S. 151-154

„… protein in one’s body. This affects how chemicals, like alcohol and medica-tions, impact the body. As one …” „… , medications of the same dose float around the body at higher concentra-tions and are more potent. This also …” „… explains why older people experience more side effects from medications. This is true for all medications …”

CHAPTER TWO OSTEOPOROSIS: FALLING DOESN’T MEAN YOU HAVE TO BREAK! S. 17-28

„… treated with both lifestyle modifications and medication.Some doctors also check C-telopeptide (CTX …” „… lifestyle modi-fications (exercise and vitamins) and medication. Currently, for people with osteopenia, a …” „… calculation is done to decide if you need to be treated with lifestyle modifications alone or with medication …”

CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY: TWO SIDES OF THE SAME COIN S. 187-194

„… life?CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO192MedicationsMedications have also been found to be effective and are recommended for …” „… medication (see Figure 21.1 from the last chapter). CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO190Self-Help TipsThis entire book has …” „… moderate to severe symptoms. Medications can take four to six weeks to work if you have never taken them …”

CHAPTER TWELVE SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION: THE SPARK CAN’T LIGHT THE FIRE S. 99-118

„… :• Medications—some antidepressants, narcotic pain medicine, some medications for benign prostatic hyperplasia; if you …” „… . Medications such as antidepressants and some diuretics can affect erectile function. In addition to reviewing …” „… your medication, your doctor should also check your thyroid function, as both hypo- and hyperthyroid …”

CHAPTER THREE FALLS: I’M JUST RESTING . . . ON THE FLOOR S. 29-38

„… MedicationsLastly, older people tend to be on more medications to manage a growing list of medical ailments that …” „… they have accumulated throughout their long lives. Any medication that can make the brain a bit foggy …” „… can contribute to falls. Even medication as simple as diphenhydramine (Benadryl®) for allergies …”

CHAPTER NINETEEN MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT AND DEMENTIA: IT’S JUST A SENIOR MOMENT . . . RIGHT? S. 165-174

„… ®), and lorazepam (Ativan®) ∘ Anticholinergic medications—oxybutynin (Ditropan®), scopolamine (Dramamine …” „… specific deficits, review your medical problems, consider the medications you are taking, including …” „… medication and should avoid the following: ∘ Benzodiazepines such as alprazolam (Xanax®), diazepam (Valium …”

INDEX S. 243-260

„… , 29–30, 30; medication chemical reactions and, 152–53; power of, 2Ahead of Dementia, 171alcohol: aging …” „… , 63anti-inflammatory medications, for osteoarthritis, 12anxiety. See depression and anxietyassistive …” „… risk from medication for, 32; incontinence pads and, 76; Kegel exercises for, 88, 89; medication …”

CHAPTER THIRTEEN INSOMNIA: ONE SHEEP, TWO SHEEP, THREE SHEEP . . . S. 119-126

„… tend to accumulate diseases and medications that can disrupt sleep. Osteoarthritis alone makes it …” „… as the mind starts to wander. Consequences of medications may cause daytime drowsi-ness or disrupt …” „… in many foods, beverages, and certain medications, so read labels and avoid these products.• Go to …”

CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE HOME SAFETY: ON THE SAME LEVEL S. 217-222

„… , and the location of their kitchen. I also ask patients to show me their medications. For a doctor …” „… pill bottles, containing their current medications, as well as multiple bottles of the same medication …” „… and old bottles of medications they are no longer supposed to be taking. At this point, I begin …”

CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX ELDER ABUSE: LOOK OUT FOR EACH OTHER S. 223-228

„… medical aids like walkers, glasses, hearing aids, and/or medications.How Do You Prevent Elder Abuse …” „… , medication, and access to health care or other basic needs. • Abandonment—This occurs when an older adult who …”

CHAPTER EIGHT URINARY INCONTINENCE: LEAKY PIPES S. 67-78

„… FDA-approved medications for stress inconti-nence, though patients on duloxetine (Cymbalta®) demon-strated a 50 …” „… constipation.• Coach you through bladder retraining.• Discuss medication options, as there are two classes of …” „… medica-tions used to treat overactive bladder. Anti-muscarinic medi-URINARY INCONTINENCE73cations like …”

CHAPTER FOURTEEN DIZZINESS: ROUND AND ROUND AND UP THEN DOWN S. 127-136

„… irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), electrolyte abnormalities, medications, and anxiety. Approximately …” „… to your diet. This is much more complicated than it sounds. Medications are more likely to cause …” „… people become more sensitive to medication side effects as they age (see Chapter 17). Visual and hearing …”

CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR ADVANCE DIRECTIVES: YOU HAVE A SAY OVER YOUR LIFE S. 205-216

„… all the time, even for mildly ill patients. What if you experi-ence a medication side effect and …” „… middle-aged woman accidentally take her husband’s medication instead of her vitamins and end up confused. She …” „… needed to be treated with reversal medication, but we needed consent to do so. We recently had a patient …”

CHAPTER ELEVEN CONSTIPATION: CONSTIPATION MAKES ME WAIT S. 93-98

„… caused by narcotic pain medication.• Exercise most days of the week to stimulate your intestines.• Don’t …” „… all of the avail-able options.CHAPTER ELEVEN96• Prescription medications are also available when …” „… over-the-counter medications fail to work. ∘ Prescription medications include non-digestible sugars like lactulose …”

CHAPTER ONE OSTEOARTHRITIS: I’M FINE BUT EVERYTHING HURTS S. 7-16

„… health problems. They take no medications, except an occasional acetaminophen (Tylenol). They have never …” „… topical over-the-counter medications such as diclofenac gel (Voltaren®), CBD creams, and/or capsaicin. If …” „… pepper!• Oral anti-inflammatory medications such as oral acetamino-phen (Tylenol®), ibuprofen (Motrin …”

CHAPTER SIX ORAL HEALTH: OPEN WIDE! S. 51-56

„… disease.Osteoporosis itself, separate from medication side effects, causes bone loss, and it is also linked with …” „… and bits of food, oral diseases can worsen. Some medications, like inhaled steroid medications, can …” „… when the bristles start to splay. • Also, be sure your dentist has an updated medication list and knows …”

CHAPTER TEN BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA: BEDTIME PEEING HOTSHOT S. 85-92

„… PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA89without the “D” for allergies. These last three medications have some effect on …” „… medications (NSAIDs) that can affect the heart, stomach, and kidneys, so be sure to bring the bottles of …” „… Kegel exercises correctly or refer you to a pelvic floor physical therapist.• Review medication options …”

CHAPTER SEVEN URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS: MAMA SAID TO DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE . . . S. 57-66

„… infection.• Your doctor can choose an appropriate antibiotic based on your kidney function, medication …” „… preventative therapies under investigation. Vaccines and oral medications to stimulate the immune system …” „… prone to urinary tract infections once again. Reluctant to take medica-tion, it wasn’t until the fourth …”

CHAPTER EIGHTEEN SENSORY LOSS: “IT HELPS TO BE A LITTLE DEAF” S. 155-164

„… by years of disease such as high blood pressure, SENSORY LOSS157diabetes, and medications. Lastly …” „… blood pressure, heart disease, who take steroid medications, or have family members with glaucoma are …” „… your bath-room sink. They may also recommend prescription medica-tions to stimulate tears, vitamins …”

CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN ADAPTATION: MOUNTAINS TO CLIMB S. 229-236

„… the pain medi-cation. Then that rash got infected with staph, and it was not plain old staph but …” „… , sci-ence, and advances in medical technology. There are always new tests, new medications, new therapies …” „… no medications. One March, he caught pneumonia running in the cold wind. Grandma was very worried …”

CHAPTER FIVE HAIR LOSS: YOUR FAVORITE HAIRS ARE VANISHING S. 45-50

„… both to be safe and well-tolerated by my patients. CHAPTER FIVE48• Medications for hair loss work best …” „… topical medications, antifungal shampoos, and camouflaging agents such as sprays, lotions, and …”

CHAPTER FIFTEEN LOWER LEG SWELLING: STILL A ROSE TO ME S. 137-142

„… . The medications that helped reduce the swelling also kept her tied close to a bathroom. Of course, I …” „… medications to see if any of them cause edema and adjust doses whenever possible.• Your doctor should rule out …”

CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE GRIEF AND LOSS: HOW MUCH MORE CAN I LOSE? S. 179-186

„… , and they all intersect: self-help techniques, therapy, and medication (see Figure 21.1). Self-help is …” „… Doctor Can Do• See if you would benefit from treatment with a therapist or medications.• Assess the level …”

CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT CONCLUSION:YOU HAVE MORE LIFE TO LIVE S. 237-240

„… dedication and hard work of many research scientists validated my hope with the release of a new medication …”

Preface

„… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143CHAPTER SEVENTEEN Medication Dosing: Start Low and Go Slow …”

INTRODUCTION S. 1-6

„… bled quite a bit due to her blood-thinning medications. She lived alone and knew she should call for an …”

CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE RESILIENCY: BE A RUBBER BALL S. 195-204

„… , evaluated, have their medications ordered, test and labs ordered, diets chosen, IV drips requested, consults …”

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