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 assisting 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Reimbursement and the appropriate coding to support it are of paramount importance to the business side of the medical field. When a service is provided, a code is used to extract billable information from the medical documentation, which results in insurance reimbursements to the provider. Reimbursement rates and medical coding can be almost as complicated […]
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 […]
