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 […]

The pathophysiology and symptomology

Discuss and described the pathophysiology and symptomology/clinical manifestations. Give three examples with the definition of Chronic Pelvic Pain (CPP) of I. The gynecologic origin with ICD 10 numbers. II. The non-gynecologic origin with ICD 10 numbers. Discuss patient education. Develop the management plan (pharmacological and nonpharmacological).

Components of the Patient Protection

Identify three components of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that went into effect in 2014 and discuss their impact or potential impact on the practice of nursing and medicine. Describe a type of health care spending that you consider wasteful or services that you consider have little or no benefit. Explain why you find […]

ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction

Describe the clinical manifestations that are representative of an ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and a Non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) event. 2. Define electrocardiogram (ECG) and cardiac biomarkers that correlate with a STEMI event. 3. Identify the actions, side effects, and nursing interventionsrequired for administering the following medications and treatments: Aspirin, Nitroglycerin, Morphine, Heparin, […]

Educational program in health promotion

Describe the nurses’ role and responsibility as health educators. What strategies besides the use of learning styles can a nurse educator consider when Describe the nurses’ role and responsibility as health educators. What strategies besides the use of learning styles can a nurse educator consider when developing tailored individual care plans, or for an educational […]

Sexual development among adolescents

With your understanding of sexual development among adolescents from the California Healthy Youth Act, discuss the content you plan to share with parents at this informational session. Your response should include at least 3 areas that are specified in the California Healthy Youth Act that will be part of the curriculum and an explanation of why […]

Lifestyle practices to promote cardiopulmonary health

As part of the primary health care focus, it is important to educate the young to the older population about following lifestyle practices to promote cardiopulmonary health. Can you describe how maintaining ideal body weight, eating a low-fat, low-salt, calorie-appropriate diet, non-smoking, and engaging in regular exercise can impact a patient’s level of health in […]

Discuss factors that affect intergenerational relationships

Discuss factors that affect intergenerational relationships between older adults and their adult children. What factors support good intergenerational relationships? (Think from the life-span perspective; briefly analyze at least six different factors) 200-300 wds Short-Answer Question The term “emerging adulthood” is fairly recent in the field of developmental psychology. (1) Explain why researchers felt it necessary […]