GAD and SSRIs Anxiety disorders are common (Rosenthal & Burchum, 2021) and can manifest very differently in individuals as everyone is unique in their experiences, ability to cope, and resiliency. Anxiety is a healthy normal response that initiates specific responses to assist individuals in acting. Anxiety can heighten the senses, which is helpful when walking […]

Discussion PostThe population of patients in my direct care typically have coronary artery disease. Since diabetes is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, patients with diabetes benefit from Metformin. Studies have shown that Metformin can improve lipids, decrease oxidated stress, and improves platelet and endothelial function (Zhang et al., 2020). Surprisingly, Metformin could also reduce […]

Assignment: 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 is […]

Module 2 Assignment: Case Study Analysis An understanding of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems is a critically important component of disease diagnosis and treatment. This importance is magnified by the fact that these two systems work so closely together. A variety of factors and circumstances that impact the emergence and severity of issues in one […]

Assignment: Asthma and Stepwise Management Asthma is a respiratory disorder that affects children and adults. Advanced practice nurses often provide treatment to patients with these disorders. Sometimes patients require immediate treatment, making it essential that you recognize and distinguish minor asthma symptoms from serious, life-threatening ones. Since symptoms and attacks are often induced by a […]

Module 1 Assignment: Case Study Analysis An understanding of cells and cell behavior is a critically important component of disease diagnosis and treatment. But some diseases can be complex in nature, with a variety of factors and circumstances impacting their emergence and severity. Effective disease analysis often requires an understanding that goes beyond isolated cell […]

Assignment: 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 can […]

Assignment 2: 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 […]

First post Discussing a case from previous observation I have in mind an African American female approximately 44 years of age recently diagnosed with uterine cancer, has experience metastasis to bladder and kidneys. Pharmacokinetics explains the absorption and movement of drugs throughout the body and pharmacodynamics are the effects of the drug on the body. […]

FIRST POST Introduction Patient-centered care is rooted in a strong relationship between healthcare providers and patients. It helps providers and patients know one another, understand one another and find the best course of treatment and diagnosis. It empowers patients; instead of making decisions, patients become part of the decision-making process. According to Melynk and Fineout-Overholt […]