PL is a 42-year-old female presenting for medication refills. She has no recent lab work, but reports fatigue and occasional dizziness. Current meds: metformin 1000 mg PO daily, Invokamet 50/500 mg BID with meals, eszopiclone 2 mg po qHS, atomoxetine 40 mg po daily, and gabapentin 300 mg PO TID. How would you assess and…

Tramadol has a half-life of 6 hours. If a patient takes 50 mg at 21:00, what will the blood level be at 09:00 the next morning? Name 3 antidepressants that can be prescribed for pain-related conditions (eg fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain, or chronic musculoskeletal pain). Include complete medication orders, MOA and common side effects for each…

Nicotine stimulates nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the brain, leading to increased release of dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin, acetylcholine, and glutamate. These neurochemical effects can temporarily enhance mood, concentration, and alertness—making nicotine use feel relaxing or mentally focusing. Many individuals with ADHD, anxiety, or depression use tobacco products as a form of self-medication. Identify a single prescription…

What are the errors in the following prescriptions (1 per prescription)? Rewrite each prescription correctly. What is each medication classification? What is the mechanism of action (MOA)? Appropriate medication is prescribed or changed. Rationale provided and includes current literature to support decision. All aspects of the patient history are considered in making the medication selection.…

Psychotherapy is often misunderstood or devalued. • Discuss your views of the PMHNP as a psychotherapist • Discuss whether it is feasible to provide psychotherapy at each patient encounter Week2: Dream Interpretation Freud viewed dreams as the “royal road to the unconscious.” • Discuss a memorable dream from your childhood. Provide as much detail about…

Choose and compare three (3) healthcare systems from the video. Create a maximum of ten (10) slides for a PowerPoint presentation that includes: Information on the country’s policy Implementation in healthcare The effectiveness of the policy and finance/cost considerations. Effects on health services What educational and legal requirements are in place to become a nurse…

Genogram: Create a genogram of your family history for three or four generations (your children, yourself, your parents, your grandparents). It can be hand drawn or created in the computer. Use the following symbols and grading rubric as a guide. Genogram Grading Rubric

Significant portion of your grade will be the Term Paper and Presentation. In Week 1 you will develop an outline for this project that will be submitted in Week 8. As you progress through the class, please keep in mind that you will be working on this project in Week 8. Thus, make sure you…

create a resume or a curriculum vita based on what you read about the life and work of Florence Nightingale. Third, create your own resume. Finally, compare and contrast the two documents. What do you think? Is Florence still relevant? Explain or expand on the resume info. module 1hapter 1 – Reflection Instructions: After reading…

cultural assessment is part of the foundation for every patient’s care plan. It provides valuable data for setting mutual goals, planning care, intervening, and evaluating the care (Andrews et al., 2019). Cultural assessment systematically examines individuals, families, groups, and communities’ health-related cultural beliefs, values, and practices. Instructions: Read the one (1) statement below, then answer…