The question asks if age has an impact on the survival chances of MI patients. MI stands for Myocardial Infarction which is commonly referred to as heart attack (Institute of Medicine, 2010). When people grow older, their body organs become weaker, and their functionality drops. This implies that an older patient’s heart is not as…

As you read the article you will identify and discuss the two regulatory provisions and three principles of current barriers as articulated in the article.  Pick one of the interventions as identified in the article and clearly and thoroughly articulates why a student would supports one of proposed interventions with proper references.  You will need…

Concept Map Template   Primary Diagnosis: ___________________________________________________________   1. Describe the pathophysiology of the primary diagnosis in your own words. What are the patient’s risk factors for this diagnosis?   Pathophysiology of Primary Diagnosis   Causes   Risk Factors (genetic/ethnic/physical)   2. What are the patient’s signs and symptoms for this diagnosis? How does the…

 SUBJECTIVE                       VS             OBJECTIVE DATA                                    Subjective Data   What the patients TELLS you   “I feel nauseous every time I eat” OR Pt. reports…

A 46-year-old white male comes in for evaluation of his migraine headache management.  His medical history is inclusive for hypertension and a myocardial infarction at the age of 39. He was diagnosed with migraine headaches three years ago.    Current medications include Losartan 50 mg a day, verapamil SR 100 mg at bedtime,…

To successfully treat asthma, you must first classify it and then be familiar with step therapy. For this assignment and in this course, we will focus on patients 12 years and older. Complete the blanks in the following table to create an algorithm for asthma care using your textbook as well as GINA guidelines . Step Asthma…

In 275 words, share how you’re helping minority patients access healthcare and/or delivering quality care to minority communities as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Examples: -Volunteering at clinics -Participating in community blood drives -Bringing awareness to underserved neighborhoods -Assisting seniors in accessing their providers

For this assignment, read the article, ”Medical Tourism- A Growing Retail Health Strategy.”  In a 1- to 2-page paper, address the following: Are virtual and travel medical care facilities (cruise ships, hotels, etc.) beneficial or harmful to the overall state of medical tourism? What can the United States do to compete for global patients? Are…

Mr. Rivera is a 72-year-old patient with end stage COPD who is in the care of Hospice. He has a history of smoking, hypertension, obesity, and type 2 Diabetes. He is on Oxygen 2L per nasal cannula around the clock. His wife and 2 adult children help with his care. Develop a concept map for…

1. Think back on a time you were angry or upset about something at the clinical site. How did you react? 2. Describe a time when understanding someone else’s perspective helped you understand them better. 3. What motivates you when you have a job to do that you may not particularly enjoy doing?