Assignment 2: Assessing and Treating Patients With Sleep/Wake Disorders Sleep disorders are conditions that result in changes in an individual’s pattern of sleep (Mayo Clinic, 2020). Not surprisingly, a sleep disorder can affect an individual’s overall health, safety, and quality of life. Psychiatric nurse practitioners can treat sleep disorders with psychopharmacologic treatments, however, many of […]
Week 4: Bipolar Therapy Jay, an 18-year-old high school senior, presents with symptoms of difficulty sleeping and feeling sad, which results in an initial diagnosis of depression. His mother later reports, however, that Jay exhibits symptoms of irritability and risk-taking behaviors. (His little brother reported to his mother that they were driving over 90 miles […]
Methodology: How will you collect your data? To obtain data for my Optimism project, I will distribute a questionnaire to my neighbors, family members, and friends, inviting them to participate. The target age group for participants will be 50 years and above. I plan to utilize various methods of communication, including printed materials, emails, and […]
Assignment: Assessing and Treating Clients With ADHD Not only do children and adults have different presentations for ADHD, but males and females may also have vastly different clinical presentations. They may also respond to medication therapies differently. For example, some ADHD medications may cause children to experience stomach pain, while others can be highly addictive […]
Discussion Topic: Soap Note: Scabies Requirements – The discussion must address the topic – Rationale must be provided mainly in the differential diagnosis, and it must have at least 3 differential diagnosis. – Use at least 600 words (no included 1st page or references in the 600 words) – May use examples from your nursing […]
Week 5: Anxiolytic Therapy & PTSD Treatment “I’m no longer at the mercy of my PTSD, and I would not be here today had I not had the proper diagnosis and treatment. It’s never too late to seek help.” —P.K. Philips, PTSD patient For individuals suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other anxiety disorders, […]
SOAP Note # _____ Main Diagnosis: Herpes Zoster PATIENT INFORMATION Name: Ms. GP Age: 78 Gender at Birth: Female Gender Identity: Female Source: Patient Allergies: Peanut, Iodine Current Medications: Insulin Lantus 100 u/ml: 15 units in the morning and at bedtime Metformin 500 mg: 1 tablet PO once a day Atorvastatin 20 mg: 1 tablet […]
Discussion: Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics As an advanced practice nurse Helping physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders, it is important to not only understand the impact of disorders on the body, but also the impact of drug treatments on the body. The relationships between drugs and the body can be described by pharmacokinetics and […]
Lifelong learning is increasingly important in healthcare professions, with continuing professional development (CPD) playing a crucial role in successful healthcare careers. CPD is essential for healthcare professionals to effectively respond to major public health issues and meet the evolving demands of their clients. As stated by Jackson & Manly (2022), the healthcare industry undergoes rapid […]
Week 2: Basic Pharmacotherapeutic Concepts In 2011, more than 3.7 billion drug prescriptions were filled at pharmacies in the United States (The Kaiser Family Foundation, 2011). With billions of drugs prescribed each year for the treatment and management of various disorders, it is essential for advanced practice nurses to familiarize themselves with common drug treatments […]
