Entries by Daphne Hanson

Management Primary care

An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is talking with a legislator about the need for a primary care clinic in an underserved area. Which of the following point should the APRN include to gain the legislator’s support? Select all that apply. Access to a regular primary care provider improves chronic disease management Primary care reduces […]

Effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid

Review and respond to the below Discussion post Valium is a benzodiazepine and is commonly used as a muscle relaxer or anti-anxiety medication. Benzodiazepines act to depress the central nervous system by increase the inhibitory effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), the chief neuronal depressant found in the human body. Dizziness is a common side effect […]

Assessing and treating patients with sleep/wake disorders

Reflect on the psychopharmacologic treatments you might recommend for assessing and treating patients with sleep/wake disorders. Examine Case Study: Pharmacologic Approaches to the Treatment of Insomnia in a Younger Adult. You will be asked to make three decisions concerning the medication to prescribe to this patient. Be sure to consider factors that might impact the […]

Prevalence of generalized anxiety disorder among children

A researcher suspects that the actual prevalence of generalized anxiety among children and adolescents is higher than the previously reported prevalence of generalized anxiety disorder among children and adolescents. The previously reported prevalence of generalized anxiety disorder among children and adolescents is 4.1%, and the researcher conducts a study to test the accuracy of the […]

Nervous system disorder and a musculoskeletal system disorder

You will investigate both a nervous system disorder and a musculoskeletal system disorder.  This assignment has two parts. In part one, you will choose a nervous system disorder, and investigate the disorder,  In part two you will choose a musculoskeletal disorder, investigate the disorder, and create a written description.   Complete Part 1: Nervous System […]

Nonpharmacologic causes and interventions

Case study#4 chapters 14& 15 Chapter 14- Case Study Questions This activity contains 3 questions. An elderly patient presents to his physician’s office with a complaint of insomnia. The patient states he has trouble falling and then staying asleep. He has a history of hypertension and types 2 diabetes mellitus. He takes Lasix 20 mg […]

Medical Treatment for severe bruising

Susan works as a Home Care Services Team Member at Lotus Care.  Harry hurt his arm and received medical treatment for severe bruising. During one visit, Harry fell and Maria had to help him back into his chair. Her client Harry is an 83-year-old gentleman. He is in good health, but just lately has been unsteady […]