1- Schizophrenia. 2- Mood disorders (Depression). 3-Anxiety disorders (GAD/ Phobias/ Panic attacks/ OCD) Etiology: Neurotransmitters altered in each condition, in which brain area (This will be the pathophysiologic rational of treatment) Pathogenesis & Clinical pictures: How these neurotransmitter alterations can lead to the clinical manifestations. Symptoms of each type and subtype (subtypes of anxiety disorders) […]

sistive Devices​ Paul McKinney, (preferred pronouns: he, him, his), is 77 years old, 6’2″, and 215 Ibs. He has right-sided hemiparesis and difficulty communicating with his wife. Strength is +1 on the right lower extremity and absent on the right upper extremity. Paul has full strength on the left side extremities. Paul is visibly frustrated. […]

Paul McKinney, (preferred pronouns: he, him, his), is 77 years old, 6’2″, and 215 Ibs. He has right-sided hemiparesis and difficulty communicating with his wife. Strength is +1 on the right lower extremity and absent on the right upper extremity. Paul has full strength on the left side extremities. Paul is visibly frustrated. The nurse […]

A 25-year-old woman’s LMP was 6 weeks ago. She is complaining of nausea with vomiting in the morning and fatigue. Her breasts feel bloated. The NP suspects she is pregnant. Her symptoms would be considered: A 25-year-old woman’s LMP was 6 weeks ago. She is complaining of nausea with vomiting in the morning and fatigue. […]

A patient is found to have inadequate volume of amniotic fluid on ultrasound. The NP recognizes this condition as which of the following? A patient is found to have inadequate volume of amniotic fluid on ultrasound. The NP recognizes this condition as which of the following? Hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets (HELLP) syndrome […]

Statistically, which of the following patients is at greatest risk for experiencing intimate partner violence? Statistically, which of the following patients is at greatest risk for experiencing intimate partner violence? An 18 year old African American female A 35 year old Native American female A 16 year old White female A 42 year old Asian […]

A 20 year old women who is newly pregnant presents with abdominal pain and dizziness. She also states that she has pi in her right shoulder. On physical exam she is hypotensive, tachycardic and her skin is moist to the touch. You would suspect a diagnosis of: A 20 year old women who is newly […]

A patient presents for her first prenatal visit and undergoing screening for risk factors related to diabetes mellitus. All of the following would be risk factors except: A patient presents for her first prenatal visit and undergoing screening for risk factors related to diabetes mellitus. All of the following would be risk factors except: Lower […]

The following is the clinical picture of your client. She is a G1 P0 at 39 weeks with an uncomplicated pregnancy. Her labor started at 4:00 a.m. with regular contractions. She was admitted at 8:00 a.m. when her exam was 2-3 cm. At 12:00 p.m. her exam was 2 cm. Regular contractions At 4:00 p.m. […]

 Describe three themes that are captured by your visual text. Explain how these themes relate to cultural competence. 2. Identify five related strategies you would use to provide culturally competent care to an ethnic population that you encounter at your place of work. Select an ethnic population that differs from your own. 3. Explain how […]