Define complementary and alternative medicine. Choose one example of complementary and alternative medicine. Describe the nurse practioner’s role in utilizing your chosen complementary and alternative medicine. Support your answer with evidence-based research. Expectations Length: A minimum of 280 words, not including references Citations: At least two high-level scholarly reference in APA from within the last […]
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, […]
Discussion: 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 […]
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 […]
Asthma Pathophysiology Complications from severe asthma can lead to the sudden and preventable death of seemingly healthy individuals. It is crucial for nurses and patients to understand the triggers that initiate pathophysiological mechanisms and manage these changes effectively (Fuseini & Newcomb, 2017). Adhering to treatment and avoiding triggers are important ways to mitigate severe complications. […]
Using the case scenario provided, write a 3-4 page analysis of the organization’s political landscape, including formal and informal power structures at play and their impact on culture, policy, and communications. Provide a short conclusion to your analysis in the form of a summary or editorial. Your analysis should be 3–4 pages in length, excluding […]
Assignment: Assessing and Treating Patients With Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder is a unique disorder that causes shifts in mood and energy, which results in depression and mania for patients. Proper diagnosis of this disorder is often a challenge for two reasons: 1) patients often present as depressive or manic but may have both; and 2) […]
An elderly Native American man was brought to the emergency room by his wife, sons, and daughters. He had a history of 2 previous myocardial infarctions, and his current clinical findings suggested he was having another. During the patient’s assessment, he calmly informed the emergency room staff and physician that, other than coming to the […]
Assignment: Assessing and Treating Adult and Geriatric Clients With Mood Disorders Advances in genetics and epigenetics have changed the traditional understanding of mood disorders, resulting in new evidence-based practices. In your role as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, it is essential for you to continually educate yourself on new findings and best practices in […]
Peplau suggested that we need to know ourselves and our own reactions for effective therapeutic interaction to occur within the nurse–patient relationship. Discuss the importance of self-awareness within the therapeutic relationship drawing on your experiences at the personal development workshops you attended. (Breathing exercises: 4-8-7, box breathing, happy place). ____________________ Self-awareness is indeed a crucial […]
