Nonmedical Prescription Case Study Mrs. Brenda was suffering from a right knee pain which worsened for the past six weeks to the extent that she feels stiffer in the morning and she has a creaking feeling in the knee. Aside from that, she also had a mild low back pain which sometimes radiates down to her leg. Her x-ray few years ago shows that he has a mild narrowing of medial joint space. This was aggravated when she goes up and down the stairs, walk or stand for about 10 to 15 minutes. Although…
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gy paper The Case of Frank Lee Smith Johnnie Daniels Psychology and Law Case Summary The case of Frank Lee Smith was a very interesting one and yet at the same time, a very sad one. An innocent man that was wrongfully convicted gave up 14 years, and eventually his life inside of a prison for a crime that he did not commit. Later it was found that he was actually telling the truth about the whole thing. According to the innocent project Frank…
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Exam 2: Study Guide Consciousness- an awareness of one’s surroundings and of what’s in one’s mind at a given moment; includes aspects of being awake and aware Flow- Where we may become so involved in what we are doing that we lose a sense of time and forget where we are Mindfulness- a heightened awareness of the present moment, whether of events in one’s environment or in one’s own mind “Spotlight” of consciousness- idea that conscious “shines a light” on certain neural processes (sight, sound…
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traumatic events early. It is very difficult to diagnose patients who may have symptoms of (PTSD), mainly because of the high co morbidity between (PTSD). People with persistent (PTSD) and other psychiatric diagnoses can possibly be misdiagnosed for other disorders. Which makes it that much difficult to diagnose. Research by (Brady, K.T. (1997) Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Co morbidity: Recognizing Many Faces of PTSD), and (Solomon, S., & Davidson, J. (1997) Trauma; Prevalence, Impairment, Service…
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Abstract: This research paper explores the different types of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Many children on the spectrum can exhibit similar symptoms and endure complicated challenges, but every case is unique and must be treated individually. ASD subjects may also have co-existing medical complications. This research paper also reviews what may be responsible for causing ASD, what types of treatment are available and what it is like to live with a person on the spectrum and their endurance to…
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Psychological Disorder Analysis The case study we will be going over is on a patient named Marla. Now Marla is a 42-year-old Hispanic female who came to our mental health clinic expressing complaints of constantly feeling “jumpy”. Marla also explained that although she feels exhausted and completely worn out, Marla says she is having trouble sleeping. Marla also expressed that she is having problems when it comes down to concentrating on tasks that she needs to complete tasks. Marla also informed…
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can include the following symptoms – elevated mood, extreme happiness, risky behavior, sleep apnea, irritability, overwhelming sadness, low concentration, loss of appetite, hopelessness and suicidal thoughts. Severe symptoms can lead to hospitalization. Commonly abused classes of prescription drugs by mental illness patients include opioids (for pain), central nervous system (CNS) depressants (for anxiety and sleep disorders), and stimulants (for…
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Studies show that the middle child , which Kemper was, are usually the children that receive the least amount of attention from family (4). Knowing for a fact Kemper had a bad relation ship with his mother, due to her neglecting him, sending him to his grandparents…
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Information contained in the margin E.G: co-ordinates/legend. PRINTING DATE The date of when the map was printed LEGEND Explains each item on the map SCALE Explains the difference between the maps distances and the distances in real life. 6 POINT GRID REFERENCE Means there are three digit numbers for each x and y axis coordinates. EASTING The y axis (horizontal) which contains coordinates from west to east NORTHING The x axis (vertical) which contains co-ordinates from south to north CONTOUR…
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not stop on the physical only, but also the emotional and mental well-being, social interaction, and spiritual relationship. The true value of health and wellness is to manage oneself in accordance with all the known health practices. A recent study has found that there may be a link between health and the academic performances of students. Some students cannot focus at school because of emotional and mental issues caused by stress due to life’s circumstances. This hinders learning…
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