Entries by Daphne Hanson

Effect of caffeine on Antipsychotics

What is the effect of caffeine on Antipsychotics? Benzodiazapines? Lithium? Explain why caffeinated coffee is limited on the mental health unit. How does alcohol consumption affect SSRI’s, Antipsychotics, Antianxiety Agents? What teaching needs to be done with patients on these medications?    

T-cell activation

A 69-year-old male patient presents to the department of emergency medicine at a local hospital with a fever, cough, and low blood pressure. He had a dual kidney and liver transplant three months ago and was taking a medicine called tacrolimnus, which suppresses cellular immunity (prevents T-cell activation) to prevent organ rejection. He was found […]

Bilateral foot numbness

Chief complaint: Neck pain and headaches History of Present Illness: A 62-year-old slightly obese female with a history of neck pain, headaches and hyperlipidemia complains of fatigue and lack of energy. Review of Systems revealed a 20-year history of smoking, long-term statin drug use, and no supplementation. She is sedentary and has a family history […]

Travel nursing

List and discuss five pros and five cons to travel nursing. Describe at least 3 qualifications required to become a travel nurse. Would you consider becoming a travel nurse? Why/Why not?? Attach a direct link to an article related to this topic and provide a one paragraph summary of the article.

Collective bargaining in nursing

List and discuss five pros and five cons to collective bargaining/unionization in nursing. Attach a direct link to an article related to this topic and provide a two-paragraph summary of the article. In the article you chose please address whether the author is for or against collective bargaining in nursing. What are some of the […]