Patricia is 56 years of age, she has had essential mild hypertension for 30 years that is stabilized by using ACE inhibitors. Her mother is 82, is alive and doing well but had experienced an myocardial infarction at 52 years of age. Both her mother and aunt are treated for hypertension and hypercholesterolemia.  She is…

E-prescribing is the transmission of prescription or prescription-related information using electronic media between a prescriber, dispenser, pharmacy benefit manager, or health plan, either directly or through an intermediary, including an e-prescribing network.   In an effort to understand the benefits and cautions about e-prescribing, conduct thorough research. For your assignment, create a report in Microsoft…

Click to read the health care workforce shortage and its implications on America’s hospitals, at the American Hospitals Association’s (AHA) website. (***Review the Healthcare Workforce attachment***)   Select a hospital, which is not more than two hours away from your place of residence. (***My residence is GA.***)   A plan for a rural, medium-sized hospital…

On that site, explore at least three different assessment tools for elderly/aging adults under the various categories. A few that you may consider are: Severity Measure for Depression, Adult; Severity Measure for Separation Anxiety Disorder, Adult; and Severity Measure for Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Adult. Select one assessment tool that you can see yourself using in…

In collaboration with the approved course preceptor, students will identify a specific evidence-based topic for the capstone project change proposal. Students should consider the clinical environment in which they are currently employed or have recently worked. The capstone project topic can be a clinical practice problem, an organizational issue, a leadership or quality improvement initiative,…

76-year-old Iranian Male BACKGROUND Mr. Akkad is a 76 year old Iranian male who is brought to your office by his eldest son for “strange behavior.” Mr. Akkad was seen by his family physician who ruled out any organic basis for Mr. Akkad’s behavior. All laboratory and diagnostic imaging tests (including CT-scan of the head)…

For this week’s assignment you will analyze a SOAP note and complete your assignment based on the documentation provided below. The assignment this week should be completed in the format of a NARRATIVE PAPER to better explain your analysis. Analyze the subjective portion of the note. List additional information that should be included in the…

Imagine that you know someone with a trauma-related disorder. Describe his or her specific symptomology, etiology, epidemiology, and treatment recommendations. The person should be fictitious, but your explanations should be accurate for the disorder you choose to discuss. Be creative! QUESTION 2) Imagine that you know someone with a disorder from the somatic symptom-related category.…

Oral cancer, also known as squamous cell carcinoma, usually forms when the cells related to the mouth and inside the mouth start to transform and mutate. Risk factors include: tobacco use of any kind, alcohol use, weakened immune system, etc… The majority of head and neck cancers that start in or around the mouth and…

In this Assignment, you survey the tools available for use with adult clients and add one to your Practice Toolbox. (PLEASE SEE UPLOADED DOCUMENT)   To Prepare Access the Online Assessment Measures link in the Learning Resources. On that site, explore at least three different assessment tools for adults under the various categories. A few…