Essential Principles of Hospital Pharmacy and Patient Safety
Key Terminology in Pharmacy and Healthcare
NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
NICU stands for “Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.” It is a specialized unit in a hospital that provides intensive care for newborn infants with complex health problems.
Pharmacovigilance
Pharmacovigilance is the science and activity of detecting, assessing, understanding, and preventing adverse effects or any other problem related to medicine or vaccines.
LASA (Look-Alike, Sound-Alike) Drugs
LASA drugs are medications that have
Read MoreAdolescent Brain Response to Social Media: Neuroscience and Reward Mechanisms
Neurobiological Foundations of Social Media Use
Brain networks activated during social media use involve three primary systems:
- Reward System: VTA, vmPFC, VS (Ventral Striatum)
- Mentalizing System: TPJ, ATP, IFG, PCC, DMPFC (Dorsomedial Prefrontal Cortex)
- Self-Referential System: MPFC (Medial Prefrontal Cortex)
Neuroimaging Techniques and Analysis
MRI Modalities and Experimental Designs
- Structural MRI: Measures brain anatomy.
- Example: Used to measure cortical thickness in adolescents.
- Functional MRI (fMRI)
Fundamental Principles Governing Criminal Procedure Law
CONTINUATION OF ITEM 3
Principles of Criminal Proceedings
A criminal proceeding is a set of acts that seek to clarify specific facts. The principles of the process define the subject matter of the proceeding and, if applicable by the parties, govern the behavior of the subjects involved. There are fundamental principles governing parallel proceedings, such as the form of acts or the relationship between the parties and the court. These principles are based on technical or practical criteria.
Pretrial
Read MoreThe Genesis of the Cold War: Political, Economic, and Security Roots (1945–1949)
Theme I: The Cold War
1. Origins of the Cold War (1945–1949)
I. Political and Ideological Roots
- Sovietization of Eastern Europe (1945)
- Violated the ‘Declaration of Liberated Europe’ (1945 Yalta Conference) through the use of force.
- Salami Tactics: Holding elections, but often accompanied by intimidation and fraud.
- In Hungary, Soviets initially allowed non-Communist parties, but these were later crushed or rendered powerless.
- The Polish government formed in 1945 was predominantly Communist (14 out of
Critical Perspectives on Interculturality and Literary Reimagining
Critical Perspectives in Education and Cultural Studies
I. Interculturality, Power, and Education Policy
Dervin (2016): Interculturality in Education
Dervin explains that interculturality is a confusing but crucial concept in education. It is not a fixed idea, but rather something shaped by power dynamics, ideology, and context. Schools are key places to address this concept because they bring together diverse students. However, educational policies often misuse the term. Dervin calls for a critical
Read MoreThe Role and Structure of Financial Institutions (Banks)
What is a Bank? Definition and Core Role
A bank is a financial institution that accepts deposits from the public and provides loans and other financial services to individuals, businesses, and the government. It acts as an intermediary between those who have surplus funds (depositors) and those who need funds (borrowers).
In simple terms, a bank mobilizes the savings of the public and channels them into productive uses, thereby promoting economic development. It also provides various facilities such
Read MoreEffective Lesson Planning and Behavioral Verbs for Teachers
The Art of Effective Lesson Planning
Who needs lesson planning? You might! Lesson planning is a special skill that is learned much like any other. It is one thing to surf the internet and retrieve lesson plans from other sites; it is quite another to have the skill to develop your own.
Think of a lesson plan as a way of communicating. Lesson plans help new or inexperienced teachers organize content, materials, and methods. When you are learning the craft of teaching, organizing your subject matter
Read MoreEssential Data Science Concepts and Statistical Measures
Foundational Concepts in Data Science and Statistics
Essential Data Science Terminology
The following terms represent fundamental concepts used in data analysis and machine learning:
- Data Science: A field that uses scientific methods, algorithms, and tools to extract knowledge and insights from data.
- Datafication: The process of transforming information, activities, or objects into a data format.
- Population & Sample: The Population is the entire group being studied; the Sample is a representative
Cell Structure, Function, and Division Fundamentals
Biology Exam Revision: Chapters 1, 2, 3
Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
- Prokaryote
- A single-celled organism made up of prokaryotic cells. They do not contain membrane-bound organelles. Examples: bacteria, archaea.
- Eukaryote
- A single-celled or multicellular organism made up of eukaryotic cells. They contain membrane-bound organelles. Examples: protists, fungi, plants, animals.
Organelles in Plant and Animal Cells
- Nucleus: Double membrane-bound organelle; contains genetic material (DNA, RNA).
- Endoplasmic Reticulum
Key System Performance Metrics and Calculation Formulas
A summary of key system performance concepts, metrics, principles, and fundamental calculation formulas for analyzing and optimizing system efficiency.
Core Performance Metrics and Definitions
| Metric/Concept | Definition and Goal | Key Principles |
|---|---|---|
| Throughput | The amount of work done in a given time, typically measured as jobs completed per second. | Goal: High. A natural measure of a system’s contribution to an organization, which can be increased by concurrency. |
| Response Time | The time from when a request is submitted |