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Emergency Contraceptive (Ec) Use In Indigent Populations, Ashley Benjamin, Kasandra Chambers, Melissa Mcnicol, Amy Roy, Kurtis Schultz, April Yoakam, Miriam A. Ansong, Tracy R. Frame Nov 2012

Emergency Contraceptive (Ec) Use In Indigent Populations, Ashley Benjamin, Kasandra Chambers, Melissa Mcnicol, Amy Roy, Kurtis Schultz, April Yoakam, Miriam A. Ansong, Tracy R. Frame

Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session

The indigent population in America is defined as persons who do not have the financial means to support themselves and are below the federal/state poverty line. According to the 2010 United States Census, 13.8% of Americans are living below the poverty line. Indigent populations often rely on the help of others to provide for their basic needs, whether the help of family and friends or government support. Indigent women are disproportionately affected by unwanted, unplanned pregnancies. It is a continuous cycle that plagues families, often causing poverty and an increased dependence on the welfare system. In Medicaid-eligible populations, many women …


A Comparison Of The Effect Of Intermittent And Continuous Infusion Of Meropenem On The Prevalence Of Nausea In Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Patients, Marissa Cushing, Juanita A. Draime, Bao-Ngoc Ho, Jordan Nicholls, Bethany Sibbitt, Rebecca Widder, Rebecca J. Gryka, Denise S. Simpson Nov 2012

A Comparison Of The Effect Of Intermittent And Continuous Infusion Of Meropenem On The Prevalence Of Nausea In Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Patients, Marissa Cushing, Juanita A. Draime, Bao-Ngoc Ho, Jordan Nicholls, Bethany Sibbitt, Rebecca Widder, Rebecca J. Gryka, Denise S. Simpson

Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease, leading to changes of membrane secretions causing obstruction of smaller airways. CF patients often develop pulmonary infections and require antibiotic treatment. Meropenem is a broad spectrum beta lactam that acts by lysing microbes through interfering with bacterial cell wall synthesis. Although a safe and effective treatment, data on pediatric patients is limited.


Improving Medication Safety In An Independent Community Pharmacy, Kacey Adams, Chris Nguyen, Tara Perkins, Laura Richardson, Heather Rose, Jeffrey D. Lewis Nov 2012

Improving Medication Safety In An Independent Community Pharmacy, Kacey Adams, Chris Nguyen, Tara Perkins, Laura Richardson, Heather Rose, Jeffrey D. Lewis

Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session

Medication errors are often times thought of as a patient receiving a medication that belongs to another patient, but many to do not understand the other areas that are constituted as “medication errors” are much broader. These errors include, but are not limited to, patient receiving the incorrect medication, improper dosing (too large or too small), wrong drug dispensed, incorrect methods of administration, mislabeling, and etc. Medication errors are such an important issue in the United State because it is the most medicated society in history.


Effects Of Physical Stress And Maturational Changes On Hypothalamic Pituitary Adrenal Axis Function Through Cortisol Analysis, Amy Granger, Allison Henry, Lauren Lilliencrantz, Amanda Smith, Paul Srnis, William Van Schepen, Elisha R. Injeti Nov 2012

Effects Of Physical Stress And Maturational Changes On Hypothalamic Pituitary Adrenal Axis Function Through Cortisol Analysis, Amy Granger, Allison Henry, Lauren Lilliencrantz, Amanda Smith, Paul Srnis, William Van Schepen, Elisha R. Injeti

Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session

Cortisol is a versatile hormone that possesses both catabolic and anabolic functions in the body, such as increasing the blood glucose levels through gluconeogenesis and metabolizing carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.1234 Cortisol levels are controlled by communication of the hyptothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axix (HPA axis). Plasma concentration of cortisol adheres to a diurnal rhythm, meaning that cortisol levels are highest in the morning and taper off throughout the day.


The Effectiveness Of Lactated Ringers Solution Versus Normal Saline, Danis Davis, Sara Kochanowski Nov 2012

The Effectiveness Of Lactated Ringers Solution Versus Normal Saline, Danis Davis, Sara Kochanowski

Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session

In this review of literature we aim to determine which crystalloid solution would be the most beneficial and safe for patients experiencing shock due to hemorrhage and patients undergoing organ transplant or repair. The choice of crystalloid solutions, such as Lactated Ringer’s solution or Normal Saline is under debate as to which should be used during specific scenarios to achieve safe fluid administration.