Yearly Archives: 2022

Signature Assignment: Patient Diagnosis Case Study: Metabolic Syndrome   This week you focused on cardiovascular health. Now it is time to apply your knowledge by completing a case study on metabolic syndrome.   For this assignment, you will use UpToDate from the Nursing Resources page to search for and locate evidence-based guidelines to answer the […]

Blood Count (CBC) Reports   Assignment Content   As an FNP, you will be expected to be proficient at interpreting complete blood count (CBC) results so that you can make an accurate diagnosis in identifying anemia, infection, and leukemia.   Review the 3 complete blood count reports below to answer the questions.   CBC Report […]

Question 1During an IgE-mediated hypersensitivity reaction, what causes bronchospasm?   Bronchial edema caused by the chemotactic factor of anaphylaxis   Bronchial edema caused by binding of the cytotropic antibody   Smooth muscle contraction caused by histamine bound to H1 receptors   Smooth muscle contraction caused by histamine bound to H2 receptors   Question 2Vaccinations are […]

Question 1You see a patient with complaints of midline axial neck pain and headaches for 3 months. The pain does not travel into the upper extremities and there are no signs of sensory/motor dysfunction. Which of the following is the most likely core defect?   Fibromyalgia   Cervical spondylosis   Muscle spasm   Neuroforaminal stenosis […]

Summative Assessment Anemia Case Study   Assignment Content   This week you learned about common hematological problems, including patient diagnosis and management of various types of anemia. It is time to apply your skills by completing a case study.   Watch the introductory video about developing a treatment plan.   Anemia Case Study   Complete […]

Summative Assessment: Case Study Episodic Assessment SOAP Note: Kate Parker   Assignment Content   This week is focused on common neurological conditions. Now it’s time to synthesize the subjective and objective information obtained in the visit to formulate?differential diagnoses and a final?diagnosis.   First, watch the introductory video about synthesizing information to diagnose a patient. […]

Dermatology   Select one of the following topics:   Atopic dermatitis   Impetigo   Acne   Seborrheic keratosis   Rosacea   Tinea (pick one)    In a minimum of 175 words, use evidence-based guidelines to identify the diagnostic criteria and discuss first-line treatment options for your selected condition.       NRP556 Adult and Geriatric […]

Gender-Related Considerations   Select one of the following topics:   BPH   Prostatitis   Epididymitis   Pelvic organ prolapse   Erectile dysfunction   Fibrocystic breast changes   Mastitis   Osteoporosis    In a minimum of 175 words, use evidence-based guidelines to identify the diagnostic criteria and discuss first-line treatment options.

Musculoskeletal Conditions   Select one of the following topics:   Osteoarthritis   Rheumatoid arthritis   Gout   Epicondylitis   Plantar fasciitis    In a minimum of 175 words, use evidence-based guidelines to identify the diagnostic criteria and discuss first-line treatment options for your condition.

Abdominal Disorders   Select one of the following topics:   GERD   Peptic ulcer disease   Constipation   IBS   Celiac   Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis)     In a minimum of 175 words, use evidence-based guidelines to identify the diagnostic criteria and discuss first-line treatment options.