Entries by Merit Writer

How could ineffective communication impact the ability to lead others?

Reply 1   I like how you mentioned these positions are fluid, changing with each situation. How could ineffective communication impact the ability to lead others? Reply 2 Claudia Hernandez Oliva   Week 1 Discussion Forum The actions associated with leading, managing and following are numerous and nuanced. Leading implies taking a position of ownership […]

Care of a Patient with Cancer

Discussion Topic Care of a Patient with Cancer A 70-year-old was diagnosed with colon cancer 3 years ago. At that time he underwent IV combination chemotherapy. He responded to the chemotherapy regimen until about 6 months ago when his colon cancer returned. His oncologist has now prescribed oral chemotherapy, which has been effective for some […]

non-traditional medications

Gami is a 48-year-old who you discover when completing a health history is taking cinnamon to treat Type II Diabetes. She is specifically using cassia Cinnamon. You also discover that she is taking Ginseng to assist with memory. Her prescribed medications are Aricept and Coumadin. Ms. GM is a 48-year-old who presents to your clinic […]

family health history

While working with your family medicine preceptor you are scheduled to see Mr. John Barley, a 58-year-old male who has sought medical attention only rarely in the past 10 years. He comes to the office today because of a progressively worsening cough and shortness of breath during the previous month. Before you and your preceptor, […]

Pharmacological-Herbal Management Project

Pharmacological-Herbal Management Project Student Name NSG6005 Faculty name Assigned Herbs & Reported Uses Herbs: Comfrey     Herbs: Evening Primrose Reported Uses: ADHD, Asthma, Atopic Dermatitis, Biliary Disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, diabetes mellitus Reported Uses: anti-inflammatory, bronchitis, bruises, cancer, cough, fractures, myalgia Reported Doses of the Assigned Herbs Herbs: Comfrey   100mcg/day pyrrolizidine alkaloids for […]

Essentials Of Pathophysiology

Module 08 Content J.S. is a 42-year-old man who lives in the Midwest and is highly allergic to dust and pollen and has a history of mild asthma. J.S’s wife drove him to the emergency room when his wheezing was unresponsive to his fluticasone/salmeterol (Advair) inhaler. J.S. was unable to lie down, and began to […]

the increasing percentage of older adult clients in the U.S

the increasing percentage of older adult clients in the U.S TOPIC: EFFECT AGEISM Directions: Due to the increasing percentage of older adult clients in the U.S., it is imperative that healthcare providers assess and confront their own attitudes and perceptions toward older adults.   1. Describe ageism and its impact on societal views of older […]

Pharmaceutical And Therapeutics

1.  How is Tuberculosis treated? 2.   What is Cipro used to treat? What are the adverse effects? What are the  contraindications? What are the medication interactions? 3.  Which medication is the first choice in treating C-Difficile infection? 4.   What are the adverse effects of amphoterocin B? What monitoring would  need to be done while on […]

the evolution of Palliative and Hospice Care

This  is a case study about the evolution of Palliative and Hospice Care.   Please review the book and then read the following 2 articles before you address the case study.   Additionally, you may research the issue yourself to bring in extra  information.  Please answer the 2 questions on the case study. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/723058    I have put this […]

Cellular Adaptation, Injury, And Death profile

Maria is a sedentary, 68-year-old woman who is overweight. She complains that her hands and feet are always cold, and she tires quickly when cleaning the house. At her most recent visit to her doctor, her blood pressure was 184/98 mm Hg. She has edema around her ankles and legs, and her physician is concerned […]