Diabetes and Drug Treatments

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Discussion: Diabetes and Drug Treatments

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Each year, 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes (American Diabetes Association, 2019). If left untreated, diabetic patients are at risk for several alterations, including heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, neuropathy, and blindness. There are various methods for treating diabetes, many of which include some form of drug therapy. The type of diabetes as well as the patient’s behavior factors will impact treatment recommendations.

For this Discussion, you compare types of diabetes, including drug treatments for type 1, type 2, gestational, and juvenile diabetes.

Reference: American Diabetes Association. (2019). Statistics about diabetes. Retrieved from http://diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/statistics/

To Prepare
  • Review the Resources for this module and reflect on differences between types of diabetes, including type 1, type 2, gestational, and juvenile diabetes.
  • Select one type of diabetes to focus on for this Discussion.
  • Consider one type of drug used to treat the type of diabetes you selected, including proper preparation and administration of this drug. Then, reflect on dietary considerations related to treatment.
  • Think about the short-term and long-term impact of the diabetes you selected on patients, including effects of drug treatments.
By Day 3 of Week 5

Post a brief explanation of the differences between the types of diabetes, including type 1, type 2, gestational, and juvenile diabetes. Describe one type of drug used to treat the type of diabetes you selected, including proper preparation and administration of this drug. Be sure to include dietary considerations related to treatment. Then, explain the short-term and long-term impact of this type of diabetes on patients. including effects of drug treatments. Be specific and provide examples.

Centerville Diabetes and Drug Treatments

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Discussion: Diabetes and Drug Treatments

Photo Credit: [Mark Hatfield]/[iStock / Getty Images Plus]/Getty Images

Each year, 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes (American Diabetes Association, 2019). If left untreated, diabetic patients are at risk for several alterations, including heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, neuropathy, and blindness. There are various methods for treating diabetes, many of which include some form of drug therapy. The type of diabetes as well as the patient’s behavior factors will impact treatment recommendations.

For this Discussion, you compare types of diabetes, including drug treatments for type 1, type 2, gestational, and juvenile diabetes.

Reference: American Diabetes Association. (2019). Statistics about diabetes. Retrieved from http://diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/statistics/

To Prepare
  • Review the Resources for this module and reflect on differences between types of diabetes, including type 1, type 2, gestational, and juvenile diabetes.
  • Select one type of diabetes to focus on for this Discussion.
  • Consider one type of drug used to treat the type of diabetes you selected, including proper preparation and administration of this drug. Then, reflect on dietary considerations related to treatment.
  • Think about the short-term and long-term impact of the diabetes you selected on patients, including effects of drug treatments.
By Day 3 of Week 5

Post a brief explanation of the differences between the types of diabetes, including type 1, type 2, gestational, and juvenile diabetes. Describe one type of drug used to treat the type of diabetes you selected, including proper preparation and administration of this drug. Be sure to include dietary considerations related to treatment. Then, explain the short-term and long-term impact of this type of diabetes on patients. including effects of drug treatments. Be specific and provide examples.

Surgical Biopsy of Larger Masses

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  • In this first assessment you will begin your exploration of the structure of medical terminology. The first step is to review how to build a medical term. Then you will examine the skin and musculoskeletal systems; in particular, we will focus on the diagnosis and treatment of the integumentary, or skin system. The skin is the largest organ of the body with a total area of about 20 square feet. The skin protects us from microbes and the elements, helps regulate body temperature, and permits the sensations of touch, heat, and cold. Your suggested resources address the three layers of skin, skin conditions, diseases, treatment, and diagnostic studies.In the assessment, you will review a progress note. This is a common document found in a health care record in doctors’ offices and hospitals. You will then translate the medical terms in the progress note into common terms.

    DEMONSTRATION OF PROFICIENCY

    By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies through the following assessment scoring guide criteria:

    • Competency 2: Use medical terminology and abbreviations related to general structures and functions of the human body.
      • Identify medical terms related to general structures and functions of the human body correctly.
      • Translate medical terms related to general structures and functions of the human body into common terms correctly.
    • Competency 3: Use medical terminology and abbreviations related to body systems.
      • Identify medical terms related to body systems correctly.
      • Translate medical terms related to body systems into common terms correctly.
    • Competency 6: Spell and pronounce basic medical terms.
      • Spell medical and common terms correctly.
    • Competency 7: Communicate in a professional manner.
      • Provide citations and references in APA style.

    INSTRUCTIONS

    Review the progress note below, including the subjective and objective notations. Next, download the Skin Progress Note Template [DOCX] and complete all of the following on the template:

    • Select 15 medical terms from the progress note.
    • Translate the 15 selected medical terms into commonly used terms.
    • Spell the 15 medical and common terms correctly.
    • Cite in correct APA style the references you used to perform your translation. Click APA Style and Format for additional guidance on how to ensure your citations and references conform to APA guidelines.
    Skin Progress Note

    Subjective: The patient is a 49-year-old female who comes in with the complaint of having bumps on her arms. She states some of the bumps have been there a long time. Recently the bumps have been increasing in number and size. She was last seen about two years ago for eczema, at which time she did not have these bumps. The bumps are not itchy or painful.Objective: Very pleasant, alert, and oriented x3 female in no apparent distress. A full integumentary exam of the upper extremities was performed today. The left radial aspect demonstrated erythematous macules. The right ulnar aspect demonstrated actinic keratosis. Bilateral hands appeared dry with linear excoriation and fissuring of her fingertips. Bilateral upper arms demonstrated superficial and deep masses. Deep subcutaneous masses are mobile and may represent lipomas. Superficial masses appear to be sebaceous cysts.Assessment and Plan:

    1. Actinic keratosis of the right ulnar aspect was treated with liquid nitrogen.
    2. Possible lipomas: Schedule surgical biopsy of larger masses.
    3. Sebaceous cysts: Punch biopsy performed today; await pathology report. Apply Neosporin to biopsy site.
    4. Continue Cortisone 10 intensive cream for eczema.

    ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Format: Ensure you complete all columns on the Skin Progress Note Template.
    • Scoring Guide: Be sure to read the scoring guide for this assessment, so you understand how your faculty member will evaluate your work.

The Kotter 8 Step Change Model

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Research the various change models used by organizations today. After assessing these models, create a change model conducive to your field, and that will work within your organization’s culture. This model should serve to implement a strategic process that can help your organization integrate a change and respond to the internal or external driving forces that affect organizational success.

Create a visual representation of your model using a graphic organizer of your choice (flow chart, concept map, etc.). The design of your model will be unique and relevant to your organization, based on a critical analysis of its culture and behavior. However, your model must demonstrate the necessary steps for realistic implementation. Your model will be assessed on the quality of strategic implementation you design, the support you present for your model, and inclusion of the following concepts:

  1. Methods to evaluate the need for change
  2. Approach and criteria for choosing individuals or teams necessary for a change initiative
  3. Communication strategies
  4. Strategies to gather stakeholder support and overcome resistance
  5. Implementation strategies
  6. Sustainability strategies

Once you have created your model, prepare a 15-20 slide PowerPoint presentation to present your model and demonstrate how this model is relevant to your organization and why it will work well within your organization’s culture. In conclusion, discuss why this model will lead to sustainable change when most change initiatives fail. You will utilize this change model for your final paper.

mportance of Sexual Education

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Post Part 1

Select two (2) NHES #1 indicators from either Grades 3-5, 6-8, or 9-12 (To get to the standards and indicators, go to the CDC’s NHES website and click on the appropriate standard.) Discuss why you think these two indicators are important in regards to the health and wellness of emerging adolescents. When writing your response, consider the standard’s rationale (above), as well as the school, community, and adolescent health profile you completed. Support your opinion with personal experiences, a current news event, or facts/statistics. (If citing a current news event or facts/statistics, cite your source in APA format.)

Post Part 2

Next, identify a lesson on the KidsHealth in the Classroom website that complements at least one of your selected NHES 1 indicators. To get to the lessons, click on one of the Teacher Guide’s associated with your selected grade group. Then, review any of the lessons available within these three areas: Human Body, Health Problems, or Personal Health. Once you open one of these, you’ll need to choose a subtopic and teacher guide. [Note: I’m having you use this website so you can use it as a resource in the future.]

In your post, identify the specific NHES 1 indicator with which the lesson aligns and the lesson’s topic. Next, describe, in your own words, one of the lesson activities you think supports students’ development of your chosen indicator. Cite the text to support your ideas. Here is an example of an in-text citation (Benes & Alperin, 2016, p. 37). No reference list is needed.

Pulmonary Function

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D.R. is a 27-year-old man, who presents to the nurse practitioner at the Family Care Clinic complaining of increasing SOB, wheezing, fatigue, cough, stuffy nose, watery eyes, and postnasal drainage—all of which began four days ago. Three days ago, he began monitoring his peak flow rates several times a day. His peak flow rates have ranged from 65-70% of his regular baseline with nighttime symptoms for 3 nights on the last week and often have been at the lower limit of that range in the morning. Three days ago, he also began to self-treat with frequent albuterol nebulizer therapy. He reports that usually his albuterol inhaler provides him with relief from his asthma symptoms, but this is no longer enough treatment for this asthmatic episode.

Case Study Questions

  1. According to the case study information, how would you classify the severity of D.R. asthma attack?
  2. Name the most common triggers for asthma in any given patients and specify in your answer which ones you consider applied to D.R. on the case study.
  3. Based on your knowledge and your research, please explain the factors that might be the etiology of D.R. being an asthmatic patient.
  4. Your initial post should be at least 500 words per case study, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources.

Balance Sheet Rental Costs in Business

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Balance Sheet Rental Costs in Business

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Understanding basic accounting principles is imperative to the health care manager role. Reading a balance sheet and recognizing the importance of cash flow are skills that are compulsory to this function. With this in mind, discuss the following:

  • Discuss the most important headings in a balance sheet and what the summary numbers mean.
  • Explain 4-5 reasons why cash flow is important to a health care organization.

Use 2 references to validate your response. Validationmeans that references have been used to prove your assertions and statements. Academic work is not what is thought to be true, but is what is researched to be true.

medical terminology

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In this fourth assessment, we continue our focus on medical terminology, specifically on medical terminology related to the genitourinary system. This includes the urinary system and the male and female reproductive systems. The urinary system is also known as the renal system. It is a group of organs that filter excess fluid and other blood stream substances from the body.

This assessment consists of two parts. In Part One you will review an operative report. During this course you have already examined a progress note and an H&P. In the operative report you review as part of this assessment, you will translate the medical terms you find into common terms. You will also correct spelling errors that appear in the report. Completing this portion of the assessment will allow you to demonstrate your knowledge of how the genitourinary system works. You will also demonstrate your knowledge of diseases, treatments, and diagnostic tests associated with this important body system.

In Part Two, you will write a one-to-two-page paper that analyzes the different types of documentation in the health record. Familiarity with the contents and use of each type of documentation is an important aspect of your role as a HIM professional.

DEMONSTRATION OF PROFICIENCY

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies through the following assessment scoring guide criteria:

  • Competency 2: Use medical terminology and abbreviations related to general structures and functions of the human body.
  • Competency 3: Use medical terminology and abbreviations related to body systems.
    • Identify medical terms related to body systems correctly.
    • Translate medical terms related to body systems into common terms correctly.
  • Competency 5: Analyze and define medical terminology as used in health information management.
    • Describe the purpose and contents of some of the types of documentation that are part of the health record.
    • Identify settings where the documentation is used.
  • Competency 6: Spell and pronounce basic medical terms.
    • Identify misspelled medical and common terms.
    • Spell medical and common terms correctly.
  • Competency 7: Communicate in a professional manner.
    • Write clearly, with correct spelling, grammar, and syntax, and good organization.
    • Provide citations and references in APA style.

INSTRUCTIONS

Part One: Operative Report

Carefully review the operative report for a patient who is having a sling replacement to treat urinary frequency and incontinence. Next, download the Operative Report Template [DOCX] and complete all of the following on the template:

  • Select 15 misspelled medical terms in the operative report and place them in Column 1.
  • Translate the 15 misspelled medical terms into commonly used terms in Column 2 correctly.
  • Place the correctly spelled medical term in Column 3.
  • Cite in correct APA style the references you used to perform your translation.

Preoperative Diagnosis: Urinary stress incontinence, cystocele.

Postoperative Diagnosis: Same.

Anesthesia: General.

History: This is a 49-year-old female with a history of a histerectomy and bilateral ophorectomy. She complains of urinarie frequency and incontinental. Options were discussed with patient, and she decided to proceed with a sling placement. Risks of the procedure were discussed. They include hemorhage, UTI, pielonephritis, cystitis, vaginitis, MI, DVT, PE, death, et cetera, and were deemed acceptable.

Operative Details: The patient was brought to the ER positioned, prepped and draped in the usual fashion. Time-out was called and patient identity and procedure being performed was validated. A Folley catheter was placed, and the bladder drained. Allis clamps were placed on the posterior vaginal muosa. A small incision was made, and the blader was lifted off of the vaginl mucosa. The cystcele was reduced. At this time, a minor enterocele was noted. Due to the small size, the interocele was not repaired. Bilateral stab incisions were made suprapublically and SPARC needs placed into the superpubic incisions and pulled through the vaginal incisions. The SPARC mesh was attached to the needles and pulled up through the insicions. The mesh was positioned against the mid-urethre, sutured into place, and cut below the surface of the sin. The skin was closed with 4-place suture; the vaginal incision was closed with 0-vicryl. The patient was transferred to the recovery room in stable condition.

Home Made Musical Instrument for Children

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1- Flutes
2-Maracas
As shown in the attached video, I hope you write the plan in an easy and simple way, following the six steps below

Purpose of Assignment: To create a prop that can be used to extend , focus, or enhance a music and /or movement experience for young children.

Evaluation: A permanent material must be very durable (strong), sturdy (solidly build), attractive, and of quality materials. Materials designed for use by the children must be very safe, inexpensive, attractive, and easily replicated. NO BELLS, MARBLES, BALLOONS ETC.

(do not use food, balloons, marbles, or small item that could be a choking hazard)

Write Up:
1- Two names should be used for each instrument, the first is the original name and the second should be an interesting name for children(Fun name)
Name (s) of substance / motion tool: (interesting and descriptive thing)

2. Specific materials and directions for making this prop:(list the materials and describe how you made it) (include a diagram/ illustration if needed for clear understanding)

3. Lesson plan and/or 2 objectives for use: (what song/ movement/ activity will be accompanied by your prop?)
(how will you use your materials with children?)
(what is the expected behavior, learnings, or outcome for the children?)

4. Suggestions for use with children with special needs. You must state the
specific need and how you will include the child.

5. Extra Activity: (An additional curriculum idea may expand the learning objective.
Meaning, what can a child learn from this instrument other than musical learning?
For example, Mathematics, Science, Art, etc.

Business Forecasting in a Hospital

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Required Text: Nowicki, M. (2018). Introduction to the financial management of healthcare organizations. HAP/AUPHA, Health Administration Press.

Suppose you are the new chief executive officer (CEO) at Memorial Hospital. Memorial is a nonprofit hospital with 300 beds and is located in a busy metropolitan area directly adjacent to a large university. Memorial is the only Hospital within a 20-mile radius of campus, but construction on new competing hospital has just started within 5 miles.

Identify three forecast content items. How will they be measured?

What is the expected status of the content items in the future?

Which forecasting techniques should you use?

Write a 2-3-page paper in APA (2020) format, create a thesis statement relative to health financial management, and answer the research questions listed above in the Mini-Case Study. Include a cover page, a reference page, three peer-reviewed references, and use the textbook.