Medicine

How often do I take my Amoxicillin

I am 22 female, 125 pounds, my dosage is 500 mg 3 times a day... I am wondering how I am supposed to take it 3 times a day.. today I took it at 10 , 2 and 10 ... I am just wondering if there was a cer

I think my best friend has low blood pressure...what can I do to help him, and not insult

Hes shown many obvious signs of low blood pressure, hes majorly skinny (unhealthily thin), he is barely able to concentrate, he has really cold and pale skin, and he is always thirsty. Theres others I

Is fasting required for Prolactin test

I did not eat anything but by mistake drank water and swallowed a natural mint tablet.Will it affect anything?-Technically no. However, it is best to take a prolactin sample from blood in the morning

What is central line when it comes to medical injection

The end of a central venous catheter is in the vena cava. There are several options on how to get it there.

What are the pros and cons of being an ICU Nurse

Pros - ICU experience means you can qualify for entrance into CRNA school and, hopefully, make the big bucks. Cons - people die long, slow deaths in the ICU.Seeing that on a consistent basis is no fu

Hydroco/apap what is it?

Is it a pain reliever?-Yes, this is a narcotic analgesic which is also called Vicodin. One tablet that is listed as 5-325 contains 5 mg of the hydrocodone and 325 mg of the acetaminophen (tylenol).Ta

Im 16,I need money to pay for my Dying dad,&i cant get a job. I've been selling pills $3 a pill. is it wrong

Ive been getting Pills From my friends and selling them For 3 dollars each. Usually i sell 7-10 pills Everyday for 6 days. there Headache medicine. i tellt he people i sell them to what they are. Its

For the ladies or men... what happens if we do it this way

Ok, this isnt a joke I would just like to ask what happens, does it feel good, does it hurt, does it bleed, could you get infected or sick or suffer long lasting damage, if you have anal sex? Im a chi

I need help finding a medication for PTSD

I get extreme fear and am constantly on edge from PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) and I think its actually bad for my health because of how often my heart is racing from it and I really, really

Can you take Midol for a headache if you're not on your period

I have a terrible headache and Im not on my period, but the only thing I have at home that is relatively close to aspirin is some Midol. I dont feel like driving to the pharmacy, and since Midol is a

Are ER doctors under trained

Ive been misdiagnosed by ER doctors more times then I care to count. I had, for example, seizure one time. The Er doctors diagnoses was an anxiety attack. Even though I have no history of anxiety and

How many 500mcg tablets equal a 5mg tablet

anyone? help!-Ten 500 mcg tablets would be the equivalent of 5mg tablets. 500 x 10 = 5000 mcg and since 1mg is equal to 1000 mcg therefore 5000mcg equals 5mg.

What is the medical procedure known as dialysis

I work at a nursing home and I know when someone is on dialysis there is not a long time left before the end of there life. The elderly can not have a kidney transplant. Most would not survive one.

What Can Be Expected Immediately After Hip Replacement Surgery

You will be allowed only limited movement immediately after hip replacement surgery. When you are in bed, pillows or a special device are usually used to brace the hip in the correct position. You may

Is a Cemented Hip Replacement Surgery or Uncemented Prosthesis Hip Replacement Surgery Better

Is a Cemented Hip Replacement Surgery or Uncemented Prosthesis Hip Replacement Surgery Better?-The answer to this question is different for different people. Because each person’s condition is unique,