Discussion Forum 5 Forum 5.1 To what extent have websites such as Google and Wikipedia impacted peoples ability to self diagnose themselves? Do you think this has had a positive or negative effect on their health? Has this has any impact on medical doctors? Please discuss with other students. Forum 5.2 Consider the current […]

  Discussion: Does Psychotherapy Have a Biological Basis? Many studies have found that psychotherapy is as effective as  psychopharmacology in terms of influencing changes in behaviors,  symptoms of anxiety, and changes in mental state. Changes influenced by  psychopharmacology can be explained by the biological basis of  treatments. But how does psychotherapy achieve these changes? Does […]

  Effective communication is vital to constructing an accurate and detailed patient history. A patients health or illness is influenced by many factors, including age, gender, ethnicity, and environmental setting. As an advanced practice nurse, you must be aware of these factors and tailor your communication techniques accordingly. Doing so will not only help you […]

  As an advanced practice nurse assisting physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders, it is important to not only understand the impact of disorders on the body, but also the impact of drug treatments on the body. The relationships between drugs and the body can be described by pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Pharmacokinetics describes […]

  Discussion AMissy is 3 years old. She enjoys being with mom and grandma in the kitchen. She pulls a chair close to the stove, climbs on the chair and looks inside the pot of boiling water. The steam is hot on her face, she steps back and as she falls off the chair, the […]

  EJ is a 28-year-old female. She is being admitted for Gastric Bypass Surgery. She is 5’6” and 265 pounds. She has a history of Diabetes and hypertension, she is not on medications at the time. What client education topics are important to reinforce for this client? How will this client’s diet be advanced? What […]

  An older client was recently discharged from the hospital for evaluation of seizure activity. His history reveals that he has late-stage Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, hypertension, and type II diabetes mellitus, which is controlled by diet. He lives at home, where his wife and daughter take care of him. His discharge medications include phenytoin […]

   Write 500 words in an essay style to respond to the following question: The heart of patient-provider communication is the concept of participatory medicine or shared decision making. Discuss the concept of patient empowerment through digital technologies and provide 2 examples of solutions/apps/software used for patient empowerment and engagement. Support your writings by at […]

   Discussion: Does Psychotherapy Have a Biological Basis? Many studies have found that psychotherapy is as effective as psychopharmacology in terms of influencing changes in behaviors, symptoms of anxiety, and changes in mental state. Changes influenced by psychopharmacology can be explained by the biological basis of treatments. But how does psychotherapy achieve these changes? Does […]

  Research the range of contemporary issues teenagers face today. In a 500-750-word paper, choose one issue (besides teen pregnancy) and discuss its effect on adolescent behavior and overall well-being. Include the following in your submission: Describe the contemporary issue and explain what external stressors are associated with this issue. Outline assessment strategies to screen […]