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How is the daily work different for a nurse and nurse practitioner?

I am a 22 year old female. I am wondering how is the daily work different for a nurse and nurse practitioner?

How do you know if you are allergic to certain medications?

I am being prescribed a lot of medication after my back surgery. I was wondering how do you know if you are allergic to certain medications?

Why are some children born with cancer?

I have a niece with lymphoma, and I was wondering what cause cancer to develop in children. Even with excellent prenatal care.

Could a painful mosquito bite be something more?

My son has a few painful mosquito bites that are bruising his skin to a purplish color. Could a painful mosquito bite be something more?

How to lose weight when severely obese?

My 19 year old son is very overweight and seems sad. How do I help him lose the weight?

Is it more common to work a 12-hour shift instead of 8?

I am studying to be a nurse and will graduate next fall. Is it more common to work a 12-hour shift instead of 8?

How long does a breast biopsy take?

I am a 45 year old female and I will have a breast biopsy next week. How long does a breast biopsy take?

Are vitamin supplements safe for children?

My doctor prescribed my 12 year old son multivitamin supplements. Are vitamin supplements safe for children?

Is multiple sclerosis curable?

My friend is 32-years-old. He was diagnosed with MS. Is multiple sclerosis curable?

What are the best remedies for a sore throat?

My 18-year old daughter has a sore throat every couple of months. Are there any remedies to treat this condition? Any suggestion would be helpful!

What medication is the best for flu?

My husband experiences flu every once in a while and I'm starting to get worried. What is the best medication that he can use to help him ease this condition?

Do cough drops work?

When my young son gets sick, I give him cough drops to soothe his cough. Do cough drops work? I noticed that it does give him temporary relief.

What is the best kind of vitamins for kids?

There are a million different kinds of vitamins to choose from, and I have no idea to go about choosing. What is the best kind of vitamins for kids?

What is the main cause of a nosebleed?

My 7-year old son has nosebleeds every once in a while and I'm starting to get worried that something is wrong. What could be the main cause of a nosebleed?

What is the best way to check baby's temperature?

I'm 27 and I'm about to become a mom in a couple of months. I'd like to know what is the best way to check baby's temperature? I'd like to be prepared when it happens.

What does a panic attack look like?

My 27-year old daughter says that she's had panic attacks recently and that her anxiety level is high. I know very little about it and it would help me a lot to know what panic...

Is diarrhea something to go to the hospital for?

My boyfriend has had diarrhea a couple of times lately and I'm starting to get worried. Is it something that he can go to the hospital for?

How bad is coffee for general health?

I've been drinking a lot of coffee lately - about 3 cups a day to get me going. How bad is it for my health in general?

How much water should I drink daily?

I drink very small amounts of water and I know that it is not good. How much should I drink during the day? I'm 30.

Should I always take probiotics with antibiotics?

My friend in nursing school says that taking probiotics along with taking antibiotics is good. Is this the right thing to do? Should I use them as well?

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