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Competing needs arise within any organization as employees seek to meet their targets and leaders seek to meet company goals. As a leader, successful management of these goals requires establishing priorities and allocating resources accordingly. Within a healthcare setting, the needs of the workforce, resources, and patients are often in conflict. Mandatory overtime, implementation of staffing ratios, use of unlicensed assisting personnel, and employer reductions of education benefits are ...

Patient HL comes into the clinic with the following symptoms.. Patient HL comes into the clinic with the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The patient has a history of drug abuse and possible Hepatitis C. HL is currently taking the following prescription drugs: • Synthroid 100 mcg daily • Nifedipine 30 mg daily • Prednisone 10 mg daily There are many causes of nausea and vomiting, most commonly these symptoms are caused by ingestion of substances or drugs, gastroi...

NURS 6501 Knowledge Check 1 Module 2: Cardiovasular and Respiratory Disorders # Question Student Answer 1 1 of 2: Why is HDL considered the “good” cholesterol? High density lipoprotein (HDL) are known as the "good" cholesterol because it helps to keep cholesterol levels down by removing excess cholesterol from the bloodstream. HDL picks up the extra cholesterol in the blood stream and transports it to the liver where it is broken down and excreted from the body. 2 of 2: Explain t...

NURS 6501 Advanced Pathophysiology Midterm NURS 6501 Advanced Pathophysiology Midterm • Question 1 The action of platelet-derived growth factor is to stimulate the production of which cells? Selected Answer: Platele ts • Question 2 1 out of 1 points A healthcare professional is educating a patient about asthma. The professional states that good control is necessary due to which pathophysiologic process? Selected Answer: Uncontrolled inflammation leads to increased bronchial hy...

Case scenario-Patient HL-Pharmacotherapy for Hepatobiliary Disorders Pharmacotherapy for Hepatobiliary Disorders Review of Case Study: Patient HL comes into the clinic with the following symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea and has a history of drug abuse and possible Hepatitis C. HL is currently on the following prescription drugs: • Synthroid 100 mcg daily for hypothyroidism • Nifedipine 30 mg daily for hypertension • Prednisone 10 mg daily for immune suppressant History o...

NURS 6521 Week 3 Pharmacotherapy for Cardiovascular Disorders Case Study 1 Pharmacotherapy for Cardiovascular Disorders | Case Study 1 Patient AO has a history of obesity and has recently gained 9 pounds. The patient has been diagnosed with hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Drugs currently prescribed include the following: Atenolol 12.5 mg daily Doxazosin 8 mg daily Hydralazine 10 mg qid Sertraline 25 mg daily Simvastatin 80 mg daily explanation of how the factor you selected might infl...

NURS 6521 Week 3 DP Pharm Case Study #3: Patient CB has a history of strokes. The patient has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Drugs currently prescribed include the following: 1. Glipizide 10 mg po daily 2. HCTZ 25 mg daily 3. Atenolol 25 mg po daily 4. Hydralazine 25 mg QID 5. Simvastatin 80 mg daily 6. Verapamil 180 mg CD daily In this case study my patient will be an African-American male, aged 63. Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in...

NURS 6521 Week 3 Discussion-Patient HM Week 3 DQ. Nurs 6521 Cardiovascular System Patient HM has a history of atrial fibrillation and a transient ischemic attack (TIA). The patient has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and ischemic heart disease. Drugs currently prescribed include the following: • Warfarin 5 mg daily MWF and 2.5 mg daily T, TH, Sat, Sun • Aspirin 81 mg daily • Metformin 1000 mg po bid • Glyburide 10 mg bid • Atenolol 100 mg po...

NURS 6521 Pharmacotherapy for Cardiovascular Disorders Week 2 Assignment Age influence on pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes Stroke often occurs when the blood supply to the affected part of the brain is blocked by fatty deposits or due to the rupture of blood vessels in the brain. Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the united states, and it is a major cause of serious disability in both adults and young people (Centers for Disease Control [CDC], 2020). Anyone can de...

NURS 6521 Pharmacology Midterm Test •NURS 6521 Pharmacology Midterm Test A physician has ordered subcutaneous injections of morphine, a narcotic, every 4 hours as needed for pain for a motor vehicle accident victim. The nurse is aware that there is a high abuse potential for this drug and that it is categorized as a Selected Answer: C-II drug. • Question 2 1 out of 1 points Glargine (Lantus) is an insulin analog that essentially has no peak and is usually administered: Selected ...