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This student-friendly document provides a clear and practical breakdown of 58 commonly prescribed oral medications in UK healthcare settings. Perfectly tailored for nursing students, healthcare support learners, and those preparing for placements, OSCEs, or exams. Each drug entry includes: Use – what the medication is used for ️ Side Effects – common and clinically important ones Contraindications – when not to give the drug Bonus sections:

Master the core principle that a shilling today is worth more than a shilling in the future! This guide covers present value (PV), future value (FV), annuities, perpetuities, discounting, and compounding techniques used in investment decisions. Learn how to evaluate cash flows, calculate interest rates, and make informed financial choices. Essential for finance students, investors, and business professionals, these notes provide practical applications and real-world examples. Get your copy today...

WACC & Capital Structure examine how firms finance their operations through a mix of debt and equity. WACC (Weighted Average Cost of Capital) represents the firm's overall cost of capital, balancing risk and return. Capital Structure refers to the proportion of debt and equity used, influencing financial stability and profitability. The goal is to minimize WACC while maximizing firm value.

Understand the fundamental relationship between risk and return in financial decision-making. This guide covers key concepts such as risk measurement (standard deviation, beta, VaR), types of risk (systematic vs. unsystematic), portfolio diversification, and the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM). Learn how investors balance risk and expected returns to optimize their portfolios and make informed financial choices. Essential for finance students, investors, and analysts, these notes provide prac...

This comprehensive guide explores the key principles and techniques used to evaluate the financial and strategic viability of projects. It covers essential investment appraisal methods such as Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and Payback Period, along with risk assessment tools like sensitivity analysis and scenario planning. Additionally, it delves into the impact of behavioral biases on decision-making and the role of cost-benefit analysis in assessing economic and socia...

Understand influences of investment decisions and market movements! This guide covers market efficiency, investor biases, market anomalies, and decision-making patterns—helping you make smarter financial choices

Behavioral Finance (6021FIN) – Risk & Return explores how psychological biases and emotions influence investment decisions, deviating from traditional risk-return models. It examines concepts like loss aversion, overconfidence, and herding behavior, which impact market efficiency and asset pricing. The course also covers market anomalies, investor sentiment, and strategies to mitigate cognitive biases for better financial decision-making

Equity or stocks, represent ownership in a company, giving investors a share in its profits and growth. Unlike bonds, equities offer no fixed returns but provide potential capital appreciation and dividends. Valuation methods like the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio and Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis help investors determine if a stock is over or undervalued. While riskier than debt investments, equities offer higher long-term growth potential and wealth accumulation.

Debt notes, commonly referred to as bonds, are fixed-income securities issued by governments, corporations, or municipalities to raise capital. These instruments represent a loan from investors to the issuer in exchange for periodic interest payments, known as coupon payments, and the return of the principal amount at maturity. Bonds vary in terms of duration, interest rates (fixed or variable), and risk levels, making them a key component of diversified investment portfolios. They can be catego...

Delve into the complexities of sociology with Karam Athwal's insightful AQA Sociology notes, tailored for the advanced A level curriculum. Published in 2024, these virtual documents offer a comprehensive resource for students studying sociology, focusing on relevant subject areas and key concepts. These notes and accompanying grade A essays are presented in a user-friendly format, suitable for printing and easy to navigate. They provide an essential supplement to classroom learning, ensuring ...