Bacterial and viral infections may spread through the direct contact of bodily fluids such as blood or through vectors, who help to spread infections via the blood. When you think of infections and the hematologic system, what comes to mind? Infectious diseases, such as malaria, dengue, or other hemorrhagic fevers are some examples of infections…
1. Should companies be allowed to patent life-saving medications, potentially limiting access to those who cannot afford them? Why or why not? 2. Is it ethical to download or share copyrighted content (music, movies, etc.) without permission? 3. Is it acceptable to use social media to publicly shame someone for their behavior? 4. Should people…
You are working as a nurse supervisor. You are finding a lot of new nurses are unfamiliar with certain endocrine disorders. You have decided to put together a guide for these nurses to educate them on different endocrine diseases and provide them with ways to provide quality multidimensional care. Instructions Compare and contrast two endocrine…
Case studies are a useful way for you to apply your knowledge of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamic aspects of pharmacology to specific patient cases and health histories. For this Assignment, you evaluate drug treatment plans for patients with various disorders and justify drug therapy plans based on patient history and diagnosis. Resources Be sure to review…
Identify and learn about a neurological disease that has a notable effect on behavior. Instructions a) Search and choose a specific medical condition that affects the brain and the person’s behavior. It should be a disorder that can be misdiagnosed as a psychological disorder if physiological factors are not considered. b) Briefly discuss the illness…
A 41-year-old man presents to his PCP with feelings of hopelessness, sadness, and helplessness. He says that he cries for no reason, and has difficulty sleeping. He noticed that the problems began about 6 weeks before, and he did not feel able to shrug them off. He has been drinking more alcohol than usual and…
ADHD is a highly publicized and controversial topic in healthcare in general and our educational settings today. Pick two of the questions below to discuss in-depth, remembering to support your opinions with scholarly research. 1. What are the reasons for an increase in the prevalence of ADHD diagnosis? (consider knowledge, public awareness, lack of exercise,…
Effective communication is vital to constructing an accurate and detailed patient history. A patient’s health or illness is influenced by many factors, including age, gender, ethnicity, and environmental setting. There may also be significant cultural factors. In May 2012, Alice Randall wrote an article for The New York Times on the cultural factors that encouraged…
The Quadruple Aim provides broad categories of goals to pursue to maintain and improve healthcare. Within each goal are many issues that, if addressed successfully, may have a positive impact on outcomes. For example, healthcare leaders are being tasked to shift from an emphasis on disease management often provided in an acute care setting to…
Case studies are a useful way for you to apply your knowledge of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamic aspects of pharmacology to specific patient cases and health histories. For this Assignment, you evaluate drug treatment plans for patients with various disorders and justify drug therapy plans based on patient history and diagnosis. Resources Be sure to review…