Entries by Daphne Hanson

Explain the mechanism of action of methylphenidate

Explain the mechanism of action of methylphenidate. What is considered first-line treatment (pharmacotherapy) for ADHD? What is the second-line treatment? (You may need to research this, please provide a reference for your answer). Read the following scenario. There is no “right answer.” Please support your answer with evidence A twelve-year-old patient with a diagnosis of […]

How the Electronic Health Record (EHR) can be used to promote evidence-based practice

Describe the process of how the Electronic Health Record (EHR) can be used to promote evidence-based practice. Use a specific problem (it can be a patient or administrative issue) of interest as an example in this explanation, for example, reducing high 30-day readmission rates for CHF patients or reducing high rates of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract […]