The goals of epidemiological investigation are to identify the causal mechanisms of health and illness states and to develop measures for preventing illness and promoting health. Epidemiologists employ an investigative process that involves a sequence of three approaches that build on one another. What are the three investigative approaches?

Discuss characteristic findings for a stroke and how it affects the lives of patients and their families. Discuss the nurse’s role in supporting the patient’s psychological, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Which intervention should the nurse implement when administering the biological response modifier erythropoietin (Epogen) subcutaneously? Select all that apply. 1. Do not shake the vial prior to preparing the injection. 2. Apply a warm washcloth after administering the medication. 3. Discard any unused portion of the vial after pulling up the correct dose. 4. Keep the medication vials in the refrigerator until prepared to administer. 5. Administer the medication intramuscularly in the deltoid muscle.

Describe the pharmacologic treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug interactions, side effects, adverse reactions, and application of the nursing process in monitoring the drug therapy for these 2 drugs.

1) Aducanumab
2) Donepezil (Aricept)