Question 1)If the age of an initial cardiac incident (heart attack or sudden cardiac arrest) is normally distributed with a population standard deviation of 11.6 years, find the average age at which people will experience their first cardiac incident, given that 14.95% of all initial cardiac incident victims are younger than 51.   Separate page […]

Prescribing Birth Control   The evidence-based practice (EBP) guidelines changed in 2012 to allow clinicians to prescribe birth control without performing a pap smear until a woman turns age 21. Explain briefly why this change was made. (Hint: related to HPV).   In a minimum of 175-300 words, discuss combination oral contraceptives (COC) and how […]

Ominous Octet   The “Ominous Octet” phrase coined by Dr. Ralph DeFronzo refers to eight main core defects contributing to hyperglycemia, occurring with diabetes.   In a minimum of 175-300 words, provide seven main core defects contributing to hyperglycemia. One main core is already provided in the example below.   Include the following in your […]

A 42-year-old African American male presents with new onset hypertension 148/90. The FNP needs to initiate treatment. Review the most current EBP guidelines for HTN, and discuss what medication you would start him on and why. Justify your answers and cite appropriately. Consider your knowledge of pathophysiology in your decision-making. What nonpharmacological treatment plan would […]

Identify the correct clinical application(s) for each question below using the following pharmacokinetic terms: “absorption,” “distribution,” “metabolism,” “excretion,” “half-life,” “steady-state.”   Answer the following questions in a minimum of 175-300 words:   Why is a Z pack of 5 days an adequate treatment for pneumonia?   Why does a patient starting on levothyroxine need to […]

Media’s Effect on Health Care   Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:   How does the media influence patients’ requests for medications, testing, and treatments?   What implications does this have on how a Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides care?   As an NP, how could you utilize the media’s influence to […]

Describe the challenges faced by Nurse Practitioners (NP) regarding professional relationships.   What types of professional relationship challenges do you anticipate having as an NP?   How will you deal with these challenges?

Incorporating Strategies into Practice   Watch the Dr. Jean Watson – Caring Science, Mindful Practice webinar.   Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:   Address something interesting you learned from the video that you can incorporate into your practice as a Nurse Practitioner to ensure quality of care.

Regulated Scope of Practice   Review the State Practice Environment regulatory map on the AANP website to learn details about how state laws and regulations impact a Nurse Practitioner’s (NP) practice environment.   Select 2 states (one being the state in which you will practice) with different scopes of practice regulations for an NP.   […]

Nurse Practitioner Timeline   Read the Historical Timeline located on the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) website to develop a better understanding on the history of the nurse practitioner (NP) profession.   Analyze historical factors contributing to the development of advanced practice nursing roles.   Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 […]