Yearly Archives: 2022

Growth and Repair of the Skeletal System   Learning Objective Covered   LO 02.01 – Describe the process for growth and repair of the skeletal system   Career Relevancy   As a Medical Assistant, you ‘ll be a key player in assessing and educating patients. Every interaction with a patient is an opportunity to educate […]

Ethical and Legal Implications of Prescribing Drugs What type of drug should you prescribe based on your patient’s diagnosis? How much of the drug should the patient receive? How often should the drug be administered? When should the drug not be prescribed? Are there individual patient factors that could create complications when taking the drug? […]

Off-Label Drug Use in Pediatrics   The unapproved use of approved drugs, also called off-label use, with children is quite common. This is because pediatric dosage guidelines are typically unavailable, since very few drugs have been specifically researched and tested with children.   When treating children, prescribers often adjust dosages approved for adults to accommodate […]

Decision Tree for Neurological and Musculoskeletal Disorders   For your Assignment, your Instructor will assign you one of the decision tree interactive media pieces provided in the Resources. As you examine the patient case studies in this module’s Resources, consider how you might assess and treat patients presenting symptoms of neurological and musculoskeletal disorders.   […]

Pharmacotherapy for Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Disorders   Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto   Gastrointestinal (GI) and hepatobiliary disorders affect the structure and function of the GI tract. Many of these disorders often have similar symptoms, such as abdominal pain, cramping, constipation, nausea, bloating, and fatigue. Since multiple disorders can be tied to the same symptoms, it […]

Pharmacotherapy for Cardiovascular Disorders …heart disease remains the No. 1 killer in America; nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or smoke—some of the leading risk factors for heart disease…   —Murphy et al., 2018   Despite the high mortality rates associated with cardiovascular disorders, improved treatment options do exist that […]

Ethical and Legal Implications of Prescribing Drugs   What type of drug should you prescribe based on your patient’s diagnosis? How much of the drug should the patient receive? How often should the drug be administered? When should the drug not be prescribed? Are there individual patient factors that could create complications when taking the […]

Women’s and Men’s Health, Infectious Disease, and Hematologic Disorders   As an advanced practice nurse, you will likely experience patient encounters with complex comorbidities. For example, consider a female patient who is pregnant who also presents with hypertension, diabetes, and has a recent tuberculosis infection. How might the underlying pathophysiology of these conditions affect the […]

Decision Making When Treating Psychological Disorders Psychological disorders, such as depression, bipolar, and anxiety disorders can present several complications for patients of all ages. These disorders affect patients physically and emotionally, potentially impacting judgment, school and/or job performance, and relationships with family and friends. Since these disorders have many drastic effects on patients’ lives, it […]

There are many effects that aging has on the body. If a patient comes to you, concerned about how aging might affect their body, what might you explain to them?     If you choose to be more sedentary, you’ll experience less pain.     If you eat right and engage in appropriate exercise, the […]