Week 2: Cardiovascular System Alterations of the cardiovascular system can cause serious adverse events and may lead to death when not treated in a timely and safe manner. Unfortunately, many patients with cardiovascular disorders are unaware until complications appear. In clinical settings, patients often present with symptoms of several cardiovascular disorders, making it essential for […]
Women’s health and infectious disease | NURS 6521 – Advanced Pharmacology By Day 3 of Week 9 Post a brief description of your patient’s health needs from the patient case study you assigned. Be specific. Then, explain the type of treatment regimen you would recommend for treating your patient, including the choice or pharmacotherapeutics you […]
Week 6: Antipsychotic Therapy According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, approximately 100,000 people experience psychosis in the United States each year (NAMI, 2016). In practice, clients may present with delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thinking, disorganized or abnormal motor behavior, as well as other negative symptoms that can be disabling for these individuals. Not only […]
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 pharmacodynamics. […]
This week we will reflect on pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic principles we discussed in week one, allowing us to see how patient-specific variances can impact the treatment we choose and how efficacious it will be for the patient. We will read about hypertension, hyperlipidemia, chronic stable angina, heart failure, and anticoagulation disturbances. There is a lot […]
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 […]
Conducting a Comprehensive Health Assessment of Children and Adolescents How do you conduct a comprehensive health assessment of a child/adolescent? A comprehensive health assessment of children and adolescents is crucial for promoting their well-being and identifying any potential health issues. Such assessments encompass various dimensions of a child’s physical, psychological, and social health, providing a […]
In a 500-word pape using APA-style in-text citations, after reading chapter 13, what is your view—are you more of a cultural relativist or universalist on the issue of whether psychotherapy, developed in a Western European context, can be exported successfully to other diverse cultures? Ask at least one other student what their view is and […]
Question 1: Large diffuse crowds often turn to violence and property damage. One explanation of this phenomenon offered in the book is that in a crowd, people experience a sense of deindividuation—a sense that they are not accountable for their own actions—and it is this deindividuation that accounts for the violent turn of events. Yet […]
“What strategies can nurses use to effectively advocate for a higher quality of care, greater access to long term service and support (LTSS) services and adequate public funds to pay for LTSS?” Using APA format write 1 page Be sure to cite 2 peer reviewed journal article sources not more than 5 years old and […]
