Entries by Daphne Hanson

Principles of scientific communication

Identify the principles of scientific communication. Explain the ethical implications in human research as it applies to the allied health care professional. Analyze some of the ethical issues around communication when conducting research. Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, and health care providers within the scope of practice. Demonstrate effective skills in writing formal […]

Bowel and Bladder Management

Bowel and Bladder Management Jane is a 21-year-old woman who experienced a T-5 complete SCI as a result of a water skiing accident. Previously an active young single woman, she expresses anxiety about how to manage her bowel and bladder programs. She currently is learning how to perform self-catheterization five times a day, and she […]

Glycated hemoglobin

You are a nurse in an acute care hospital. Your new patient JD is in the hospital for fractures. His chart showed he has type 2 diabetes with glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c)of 8.0%. JD’s sister came in to visit at lunch and brought him a Big Mac (3 slices of bread) with large fries on the […]

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

1. Discuss and define Benign prostatic hyperplasi(BPH). Explain at least five of the signs and/or symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia and discuss treatment options for Benign prostatic hyperplasi(BPH). 2. List three endocrine glands, what hormones they secrete, the hormone’s function, and diseases associated with those glands.

Treatment regimen

Understanding the treatment options for a disease/disorder allows us to have a deeper understanding what people with a disease/disorder are experiencing. Reflect on a time that you or someone you know was on a treatment regimen (i.e., taking regular medication for a condition, receiving physical therapy, etc.) and how/why that regimen was established and its […]

Genetic sequencing

In recent years, genetic sequencing has enabled healthcare practitioners to identify the best course of treatment for patients. This is especially the case for cancer patients and those with mental health conditions. Explain why this is the case and how genetics helps to identify the best treatment options.

Treatment

1.In your own words, define treatment. What type of information is needed in order to identify the best treatment for a disease/disorder? 2.Select a disease/disorder that we covered in this module: I choose, respiratory distress syndrome. What is/are the common treatment(s) for this disease/disorder? Include in your answer all types of treatment from medicine, therapies, interventions, […]

Federal drug regulation

Federal Drug Regulations Contains unread posts, read the scenario below and answer, using complete sentences, the three questions. Barbara, a certified medical assistant, noted that her aunt, who suffered from chronic pain from a neck injury, carried two bottles of Percodan in her purse. “Two different doctors wrote prescriptions for me”, Barbara’s aunt confided, “but […]