Patient Case Study: Musculoskeletal/Pain   Assignment Content   This week you explored both the musculoskeletal system and pain management. In this assignment, focus on developing the proper treatment plans for two patients presenting with severe pain related to gout and osteoarthritis.   Gout   Read the following scenario to answer questions 1-3:   Marco Aquino, […]

Patient Case Study: Migraine   Assignment Content   Karen Myers a 35-year old, who was recently promoted to CEO of a marketing company, presents to the FNP for c/o increasing migraines. She does not have a migraine today but has a past medical history (PMH) of migraines since her early 20s and was able to […]

Patient Case Study: Asthma   Based on the knowledge you have gained up to this point, it is time to apply your skills to determine the proper treatment plan for a patient presenting with asthma exacerbation.   CASE STUDY:   Asthma   Complete the case study by answering the questions associated with the scenario.   […]

Patient Case Study: Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia   This week you gained insight into diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia, and now it is time to apply your knowledge to complete a case study focused on a patient returning to review his labs.   As clinicians, it is essential to be aware of the two main evidence-based […]

PATIENT NAME – Wanda Pence   AGE – 50 YEARS    HEIGHT – 5’6” (168 cm)   WEIGHT – 150.0 lb (68.2 Kg)    CHIEF COMPLAINT – Recurrent chest pain with changing frequency and pattern  

PATIENT NAME – Sarah O’Neil   AGE – 25 YEARS     HEIGHT – 5’3” (160 cm)   WEIGHT – 175.0 lb (79.5 Kg)    CHIEF COMPLAINT – Depression

PATIENT NAME – Roger Miller   AGE – 42 YEARS    HEIGHT – 5’11” (180 cm)   WEIGHT – 180.0 lb (81.8 Kg)    CHIEF COMPLAINT – Diarrhea

Identify cultures or specific populations that are more likely to be at risk for intimate partner violence.   According to your textbook, what are the cycles of intimate partner violence?   How would you approach screening and collection of the patient’s health history?   What are the red flag indicators of intimate partner violence?   […]

Drug Targets and Response   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 […]

Steady state is:   1. The point on the drug concentration curve when absorption exceeds excretion   2. When the amount of drug in the body remains constant   3. When the amount of drug in the body stays below the minimum toxic concentration   4. All of the above   Question 2   The […]