NU670-8G Advanced Pharmacology and Health Promotion
NU670-8G Advanced Pharmacology and Health Promotion
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NU670-8G Advanced Pharmacology and Health Promotion
NU670 Unit 1 Discussion – Introduction
Instructions:
Welcome to NU670! I am looking forward to learning about each
and every one of you, and I know your classmates are as well. This discussion
board is for you to share information with your classmates and me so we can
begin to create relationships with our online classroom environment.
Using Zoom, create a 2-3 minute video introducing yourself to
your instructor and peers. In the video, please address the following:
If you would like to use Zoom, please see the Zoom Tutorial for
more detailed instructions.
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Zoom Quick Start Download Zoom Quick Start [PDF]
After your
recording is complete, follow these instructions to create
a private, unlisted YouTube video (Links to an external site.). You will need the YouTube
video website/URL for this discussion. Submit your YouTube video website/URL to
this discussion page. The best way to do this is to copy and paste the
website/URL for the YouTube video into a Word document and then post the Word
document. Your instructor and peers will access your video via the link.
As a way of introducing yourselves to the instructor and your
peers, please post the following:
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Your name
·
Location
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Description of your current position (If not employed, what are
your expectations when you complete your program?)
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Previous nursing experience background and specialty
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Why you chose PMHNP as your concentration?
·
What made you consider enrolling in the Herzing online PMHNP
program?
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Your career goals
Please
review post and response expectations. Please review the rubric to ensure that
your response meets criteria.
Instructions
It is anticipated that the initial discussion post should be in
the range of 250-300 words. Response posts to peers have no minimum word
requirement but must demonstrate topic knowledge and scholarly engagement with
peers. Substantive content is imperative for all posts. All discussion prompt
elements for the topic must be addressed. Please proofread your response
carefully for grammar and spelling. Do not upload any attachments unless
specified in the instructions. All posts should be supported by a minimum of
one scholarly resource, ideally within the last 5 years. Journals and websites
must be cited appropriately. Citations and references must adhere to APA
format.
Classroom Participation
Students are expected to address the initial discussion question
by Wednesday of each week. Participation in the discussion forum requires a
minimum of three (3) substantive postings (this includes your initial post and
posting to two peers) on three (3) different days. Substantive means that you
add something new to the discussion supported with citation(s) and
reference(s), you are not just agreeing. This is also a time to ask questions
or offer information surrounding the topic addressed by your peers. Personal
experience is appropriate for a substantive discussion, however, should be
correlated to the literature.
All discussion boards will be evaluated utilizing rubric
criterion inclusive of content, analysis, collaboration, writing, and APA. If
you fail to post an initial discussion or initial discussion is late, you will
not receive points for content and analysis, you may however post to your peers
for partial credit following the guidelines above.
Discussion Prompt
·
Describe the chemical and electrical processes used in neurotransmission.
·
Why are depolarizations referred to as excitatory postsynaptic
potentials and hyperpolarization as inhibitory postsynaptic potentials?
·
What are the differences between absolute and relative
refractory periods?
Responses need to address all components of the question,
demonstrate critical thinking and analysis and include peer-reviewed journal
evidence to support the student’s position.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with in-text
citations and corresponding references in APA format.
Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the
criteria.
Estimated time to complete: 2 hours
NU670 Unit 3 Discussion –
Ion Channels
Instructions
It is anticipated that the initial discussion post should be in
the range of 250-300 words. Response posts to peers have no minimum word
requirement but must demonstrate topic knowledge and scholarly engagement with
peers. Substantive content is imperative for all posts. All discussion prompt
elements for the topic must be addressed. Please proofread your response
carefully for grammar and spelling. Do not upload any attachments unless
specified in the instructions. All posts should be supported by a minimum of
one scholarly resource, ideally within the last 5 years. Journals and websites
must be cited appropriately. Citations and references must adhere to APA
format.
Classroom Participation
Students are expected to address the initial discussion question
by Wednesday of each week. Participation in the discussion forum requires a
minimum of three (3) substantive postings (this includes your initial post and
posting to two peers) on three (3) different days. Substantive means that you
add something new to the discussion supported with citation(s) and
reference(s), you are not just agreeing. This is also a time to ask questions
or offer information surrounding the topic addressed by your peers. Personal
experience is appropriate for a substantive discussion, however, should be
correlated to the literature.
All discussion boards will be evaluated utilizing rubric
criteria inclusive of content, analysis, collaboration, writing, and APA. If
you fail to post an initial discussion or initial discussion is late, you will
not receive points for content and analysis, you may however post to your peers
for partial credit following the guidelines above.
Discussion Prompt
1. Compare and contrast the two
different major classes of ion channels.
2.
Explain the difference between full agonists, partial agonists,
antagonists, inverse agonists.
Responses need to address all components of the question,
demonstrate critical thinking and analysis and include peer-reviewed journal
evidence to support the student’s position.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with in-text
citations and corresponding references in APA format.
Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the
criteria.
Estimated time to complete: 3 hours
NU670 Unit 4 Discussion –
Ion Channels
Instructions
It is anticipated that the initial discussion post should be in
the range of 250-300 words. Response posts to peers have no minimum word
requirement but must demonstrate topic knowledge and scholarly engagement with
peers. Substantive content is imperative for all posts. All discussion prompt
elements for the topic must be addressed. Please proofread your response
carefully for grammar and spelling. Do not upload any attachments unless
specified in the instructions. All posts should be supported by a minimum of
one scholarly resource, ideally within the last 5 years. Journals and websites
must be cited appropriately. Citations and references must adhere to APA
format.
Classroom Participation
Students are expected to address the initial discussion question
by Wednesday of each week. Participation in the discussion forum requires a
minimum of three (3) substantive postings (this includes your initial post and
posting to two peers) on three (3) different days. Substantive means that you
add something new to the discussion supported with citation(s) and
reference(s), you are not just agreeing. This is also a time to ask questions
or offer information surrounding the topic addressed by your peers. Personal
experience is appropriate for a substantive discussion, however, should be
correlated to the literature.
All discussion boards will be evaluated utilizing rubric
criterion inclusive of content, analysis, collaboration, writing, and APA. If
you fail to post an initial discussion or initial discussion is late, you will
not receive points for content and analysis, you may however post to your peers
for partial credit following the guidelines above.
Discussion Prompt
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Differentiate between the opening of a ligand-gated ion channel
and a voltage-sensitive ion channel.
Responses need to address all components of the question,
demonstrate critical thinking and analysis and include peer-reviewed journal
evidence to support the student’s position.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with in-text
citations and corresponding references in APA format.
Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the
criteria.
Estimated time to complete: 2 hours
NU670 Unit 4 Exam 1
NU670 Unit 5 Discussion – Medications for Depression and Anxiety
Related Disorders
Instructions:
It is anticipated that the initial discussion post should be in
the range of 250-300 words. Response posts to peers have no minimum word
requirement but must demonstrate topic knowledge and scholarly engagement with
peers. Substantive content is imperative for all posts. All discussion prompt
elements for the topic must be addressed. Please proofread your response
carefully for grammar and spelling. Do not upload any attachments unless
specified in the instructions. All posts should be supported by a minimum of
one scholarly resource, ideally within the last 5 years. Journals and websites
must be cited appropriately. Citations and references must adhere to APA
format.
Classroom Participation:
Students are expected to address the initial discussion question
by Wednesday of each week. Participation in the discussion forum requires a
minimum of three (3) substantive postings (this includes your initial post and
posting to two peers) on three (3) different days. Substantive means that you
add something new to the discussion supported with citation(s) and reference(s),
you are not just agreeing. This is also a time to ask questions or offer
information surrounding the topic addressed by your peers. Personal experience
is appropriate for a substantive discussion, however, should be correlated to
the literature.
All discussion boards will be evaluated utilizing rubric
criteria inclusive of content, analysis, collaboration, writing, and APA. If
you fail to post an initial discussion or initial discussion is late, you will
not receive points for content and analysis, you may however post to your peers
for partial credit following the guidelines above.
Initial Discussion Question/Prompt [Due Wednesday]
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A 24-year-old female presents to your office stating that she is
troubled by headaches and fatigue. She says that she always feels tired and
can’t sleep well, often waking up early if she gets to sleep at all. She
describes her headaches as dull, aching, and generalized. These symptoms began
about three weeks ago and have been getting worse. She reports a lack of
interest in her usual activities, even the ones that she used to enjoy. She
also reports that she is missing work due to fatigue and inability to
concentrate. Although both her children are in school, she is concerned that
she is “losing them”. She is worried that she might have “something bad”
because she has difficulty concentrating and is having frequent crying spells.
She reports a loss of appetite, with a weight loss of 10 pounds in the last
month.
The patient has no
significant past medical or psychiatric history and takes no regular
medications. However, she takes ibuprofen for headaches. She denies using
alcohol or drugs. The patient is married, with two elementary school-age
children.
1.
What diagnosis do you believe may apply to this individual?
2.
What classifications of medications can be used to treat this
disorder? Which medication do you recommend and why?
Responses need to address all components of the question,
demonstrate critical thinking and analysis and include peer-reviewed journal
evidence to support the student’s position.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with in-text
citations and corresponding references in APA format.
Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the
criteria.
Estimated time to complete: 2 hours
NU670 Unit 6 Discussion –
Medications for Bipolar Disorder
Instructions
It is anticipated that the initial discussion post should be in
the range of 250-300 words. Response posts to peers have no minimum word
requirement but must demonstrate topic knowledge and scholarly engagement with
peers. Substantive content is imperative for all posts. All discussion prompt
elements for the topic must be addressed. Please proofread your response
carefully for grammar and spelling. Do not upload any attachments unless
specified in the instructions. All posts should be supported by a minimum of
one scholarly resource, ideally within the last 5 years. Journals and websites
must be cited appropriately. Citations and references must adhere to APA
format.
Classroom Participation
Students are expected to address the initial discussion question
by Wednesday of each week. Participation in the discussion forum requires a
minimum of three (3) substantive postings (this includes your initial post and
posting to two peers) on three (3) different days. Substantive means that you
add something new to the discussion supported with citation(s) and
reference(s), you are not just agreeing. This is also a time to ask questions
or offer information surrounding the topic addressed by your peers. Personal
experience is appropriate for a substantive discussion, however, should be
correlated to the literature.
All discussion boards will be evaluated utilizing rubric
criteria inclusive of content, analysis, collaboration, writing, and APA. If
you fail to post an initial discussion or the initial discussion is late, you
will not receive points for content and analysis, you may however post to your
peers for partial credit following the guidelines above.
Discussion Prompt [Due Wednesday]
An individual is referred to your office by his parole
officer. This 19-year-old male, named Sam, was recently arrested for a
“psychotic break” that caused him to throw a chair through the neighborhood
drug store window. Sam’s parents arrive and Sam agrees to have his
parents present during the interview.
His parents state Sam recently withdrew from college after
experiencing a “resounding moment” in which he changed his major from
engineering to philosophy and increasingly had reduced his sleep, spending long
hours engaging individuals in the commons in conversations about the nature of
reality and how he is gaining an appreciation “for all life”. He had been
convinced about the importance of his ideas, stating frequently that he was
more learned and advanced than all his professors. He told many that “I should
be the one teaching these courses, after all, I understand it much better than
my professors”. Sam has also increased the number of high-risk behaviors –
drinking and engaging in sexual relations in a way that was unlike his previous
history. He also has spent a considerable sum of money on “projects to
help the world” – unfortunately, he has never completed a project.
Sam’s parents also state that Sam was diagnosed previously by
his PCP with MDD and GAD. “These new behaviors are just that – new –
since he went to college”.
Further discussions with Sam and his parents reveal that he has
never experienced hallucinations and you believe that he currently is not
experiencing any delusions. Sam states “I am what I am”.
1.
What diagnosis do you believe may apply to this individual?
2.
What classifications of medications can be used to treat this
disorder? Which medication do you recommend and why?
Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate
critical thinking and analysis and include peer-reviewed journal evidence to
support the student’s position.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with in-text
citations and corresponding references in APA format.
Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the
criteria.
Estimated time to complete: 2 hours
NU670 Unit 7 Assignment –
Case Study Discussion
Instructions
Evaluating and managing the
side effects of psychotropics is an important part of prescribing. Some side
effects can be safely monitored and managed by a PMHNP. While others may
require additional tests, collaboration with primary care providers, or even
referrals to specialists. It is key to know which side effects are “ok” to
treat and which should really be treated by a different provider. Part of this
answer may depend on the state in which you ultimately practice, as what you
are allowed to prescribe may vary state by state.
For this assignment, you
will review the PowerPoint
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Evaluating and Managing Side
Effects of Psychiatric Medications Download Evaluating and Managing Side
Effects of Psychiatric Medications [PowerPoint]
Locate your assigned case study
and answer the questions which correspond to the FIRST letter of your LAST
name. The answers to these questions will be located in the PowerPoint, but you
will need to do additional research to support your decisions.
Then you will respond to the
main postings of two other learners; at least one response should be to a peer
who has answered questions different from yours.
Recall that your main posting
should be submitted by Friday at 11:59 p.m., Eastern time. All responses to
other learners’ discussion questions must be submitted no later than Sunday at
11:59 p.m, Eastern time in order to be considered for grading
purposes.
If
your LAST name begins with the letter A through N, please read the following
and address the questions:
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A 56-year-old woman signs up with you as her new PMHNP.
Her previous diagnosis included hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia, moderate
obesity, and hypertension. Her medications include Paroxetine 20 mg for 10
years; Quetiapine 150 mg daily for 2 yrs.; Irbesartan 300 mg daily for 1 yr.;
and Atorvastatin 10 mg daily for 1 yr.
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Labs: FBS = 126, HgbA1C = 6.2, total cholesterol = 200, LDL = 105,
HDL = 35, Tg =286. Her present height equal 5’9” and weight = 210
lbs. Her BP is 140/84.
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She tells you that about 10 yrs. ago she became
depressed and was started on Paroxetine and gained 30lbs after 1 yr.
Her mood at that time was much improved and remained that way for about 2
yrs. At that time, Quetiapine was added, and she achieved remission of
her depression. Six months after this she gained another 20lbs,
developed mild hypertension, hyperglycemia, and hyperlipidemia. All other lab
including thyroid testing was normal. She tells you that she has a
craving for carbohydrates and does little exercise since developing depression
about 15 yrs. ago.
Questions:
·
What advice or modifications to his treatment regimen would you
recommend for your new patient? (Discuss a minimum of two). Please support your
answer with research-based evidence.
·
If you suggested additional medication, look up your state’s
prescribing laws. Are PMHNP’s able to prescribe the medication you recommended?
If
your LAST name begins with the letters O through Z please address the
following:
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Patient is a 47-year-old woman with bipolar disorder and
anxiety. She has been stable on a combination of duloxetine and quetiapine for
a number of years. She smokes, and has diabetes, hypertension, and
hyperlipidemia. She is concerned about her weight and asks whether there are
medications that she can take to aid in weight loss. She says that she has been
told indirectly, by her friends and family, that she is “overweight.” She has
tried several “fad” diets without lasting success. She has not been unable to
maintain any weight loss for more than a few months.
·
She tells you that she “watches what she eats” and reads the
nutritional labels on food packaging but enjoys eating out and often orders
take-out meals. She works full time and spends most of her day sitting in an
office. She belongs to a fitness club, but her attendance is
inconsistent.
·
She also confides that she has trouble reaching orgasm
regardless of what she tries.
Questions:
·
What would be your approach to managing this patient’s weight
concern? (Discuss at least two aspects of your approach). Please support your
answer with research-based evidence.
·
What would be our approach for the sexual side effects she is
experiencing?
·
If you suggested additional medication, look up your state’s
prescribing laws. Are PMHNP’s able to prescribe the medication you
recommended?
Instructions
It is anticipated that the initial discussion post should be in
the range of 250-300 words. Response posts to peers have no minimum word
requirement but must demonstrate topic knowledge and scholarly engagement with
peers. Substantive content is imperative for all posts. All discussion prompt
elements for the topic must be addressed. Please proofread your response
carefully for grammar and spelling. Do not upload any attachments unless
specified in the instructions. All posts should be supported by a minimum of
one scholarly resource, ideally within the last 5 years. Journals and websites
must be cited appropriately. Citations and references must adhere to APA
format.
Classroom Participation
Students are expected to address the initial discussion question
by Wednesday of each week. Participation in the discussion forum requires a
minimum of three (3) substantive postings (this includes your initial post and
posting to two peers) on three (3) different days. Substantive means that you
add something new to the discussion supported with citation(s) and
reference(s), you are not just agreeing. This is also a time to ask questions
or offer information surrounding the topic addressed by your peers. Personal
experience is appropriate for a substantive discussion, however, should be
correlated to the literature.
All discussion boards will be evaluated utilizing rubric
criterion inclusive of content, analysis, collaboration, writing, and APA. If
you fail to post an initial discussion or initial discussion is late, you will
not receive points for content and analysis, you may however post to your peers
for partial credit following the guidelines above.
Discussion Prompt
Answer the following questions:
1.
Which antipsychotics are considered first-generation and why are
they used less often than second generation antipsychotics? Are second-generation
antipsychotics more effective?
2.
Compare and contrast the following conditions: Tardive
Dyskinesia, Acute Dystonia, Athetosis, and Tics.
Responses need to address all components of the question,
demonstrate critical thinking and analysis and include peer-reviewed journal
evidence to support the student’s position.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with in-text
citations and corresponding references in APA format.
Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the
criteria.
Estimated time to complete: 2 hours
NU670 Unit 7 Exam 2
Instructions
It is anticipated that the initial discussion post should be in
the range of 250-300 words. Response posts to peers have no minimum word
requirement but must demonstrate topic knowledge and scholarly engagement with
peers. Substantive content is imperative for all posts. All discussion prompt
elements for the topic must be addressed. Please proofread your response
carefully for grammar and spelling. Do not upload any attachments unless specified
in the instructions. All posts should be supported by a minimum of one
scholarly resource, ideally within the last 5 years. Journals and websites must
be cited appropriately. Citations and references must adhere to APA format.
Classroom Participation
Students are expected to address the initial discussion question
by Wednesday of each week. Participation in the discussion forum requires a
minimum of three (3) substantive postings (this includes your initial post and
posting to two peers) on three (3) different days. Substantive means that you
add something new to the discussion supported with citation(s) and
reference(s), you are not just agreeing. This is also a time to ask questions
or offer information surrounding the topic addressed by your peers. Personal
experience is appropriate for a substantive discussion, however, should be
correlated to the literature.
All discussion boards will be evaluated utilizing rubric
criteria inclusive of content, analysis, collaboration, writing, and APA. If
you fail to post an initial discussion or initial discussion is late, you will
not receive points for content and analysis, you may however post to your peers
for partial credit following the guidelines above.
Discussion Prompt
1. What screening tools can be
used to affirm your initial diagnosis that a patient may meet the diagnostic
criteria for a sleep disorder?
2.
Describe the pharmacological actions of non-z sleep medications?
3.
What problems can occur when benzodiazepines are used to help
with sleep?
Responses need to address all components of the question,
demonstrate critical thinking and analysis and include peer-reviewed journal
evidence to support the student’s position.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with in-text
citations and corresponding references in APA format.
Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the
criteria.
Estimated time to complete: 2 hours
Instructions
It is anticipated that the initial discussion post should be in
the range of 250-300 words. Response posts to peers have no minimum word
requirement but must demonstrate topic knowledge and scholarly engagement with
peers. Substantive content is imperative for all posts. All discussion prompt
elements for the topic must be addressed. Please proofread your response
carefully for grammar and spelling. Do not upload any attachments unless
specified in the instructions. All posts should be supported by a minimum of
one scholarly resource, ideally within the last 5 years. Journals and websites
must be cited appropriately. Citations and references must adhere to APA
format.
Classroom Participation
Students are expected to address the initial discussion question
by Wednesday of each week. Participation in the discussion forum requires a
minimum of three (3) substantive postings (this includes your initial post and
posting to two peers) on three (3) different days. Substantive means that you
add something new to the discussion supported with citation(s) and
reference(s), you are not just agreeing. This is also a time to ask questions
or offer information surrounding the topic addressed by your peers. Personal
experience is appropriate for a substantive discussion, however, should be
correlated to the literature.
All discussion boards will be evaluated utilizing rubric criteria
inclusive of content, analysis, collaboration, writing, and APA. If you fail to
post an initial discussion or initial discussion is late, you will not receive
points for content and analysis, you may however post to your peers for partial
credit following the guidelines above.
Discussion Prompt
Thomas Deliver, a 36-year-old male patient, enters your office
for his initial appointment. According to the intake paperwork, Mr.
Deliver is a computer programmer who is complaining of problems with concentration,
completing tasks, and being terrible at listening during company meetings and
even at home. He explains that he has difficulty starting and completing
work projects and trouble being on time or keeping appointments and
commitments. He has divorced 3 months ago and has joint custody of two
daughters ages 6 and 10 years old. On most days, he sleeps late and he
has trouble keeping a regular schedule and getting his children to their
lessons and extracurricular appointments on time.
Mr. Deliver believes the lack of concentration and poor
communication with his wife led to the divorce, and Mr. Deliver worries that
his trouble with organization and attention may affect his custody agreement
and prevent him from keeping his job.
Mr. Deliver’s employer and his family and friends have suggested
to him that he should get evaluated for ADHD, but he has resisted because of
concerns about the stigma of a psychiatric diagnosis and the risks of taking a
psychotropic medication.
Mr. Deliver is 5’11” and his weight is 165 lb. He takes a
men’s multivitamin daily, HCTZ at 25 mg for hypertension, fish oil 1,000 mg at
bedtime for hyperlipidemia, and a rescue inhaler that he keeps with him
although he hasn’t had to use it for many years.
1.
What screening tools can be used to affirm your initial
diagnosis that Mr. Deliver meets the criteria for ADHD?
2.
Further assessment determines that Mr. Deliver does meet the
criteria for ADHD, inattentive type. What is the current recommendation for
pharmacological treatment for Mr. Deliver?
Assume that instead of Mr. Deliver being 36-years-old, Thomas is
a 13-year-old male that also meets the diagnostic criteria for ADHD,
hyperactive type (Thomas is not on any medications at this age). How will
your pharmacological treatment change?
Responses need to address all components of the question,
demonstrate critical thinking and analysis and include peer-reviewed journal
evidence to support the student’s position.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with in-text
citations and corresponding references in APA format.
Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the
criteria.
Estimated time to complete: 2 hours
Instructions
It is anticipated that the initial discussion post should be in
the range of 250-300 words. Response posts to peers have no minimum word
requirement but must demonstrate topic knowledge and scholarly engagement with
peers. Substantive content is imperative for all posts. All discussion prompt
elements for the topic must be addressed. Please proofread your response
carefully for grammar and spelling. Do not upload any attachments unless
specified in the instructions. All posts should be supported by a minimum of
one scholarly resource, ideally within the last 5 years. Journals and websites
must be cited appropriately. Citations and references must adhere to APA
format.
Classroom Participation
Students are expected to address the initial discussion question
by Wednesday of each week. Participation in the discussion forum requires a
minimum of three (3) substantive postings (this includes your initial post and
posting to two peers) on three (3) different days. Substantive means that you
add something new to the discussion supported with citation(s) and
reference(s), you are not just agreeing. This is also a time to ask questions
or offer information surrounding the topic addressed by your peers. Personal
experience is appropriate for a substantive discussion, however, should be
correlated to the literature.
All discussion boards will be evaluated utilizing rubric
criteria inclusive of content, analysis, collaboration, writing, and APA. If
you fail to post an initial discussion or initial discussion is late, you will
not receive points for content and analysis, you may however post to your peers
for partial credit following the guidelines above.
Discussion Prompt [Due Wednesday]
Mrs. Taylor Outcome is a 73-year-old female currently living at
her own residence; however, her daughter is worried that Mrs. Outcome may be
“losing it” after she left a burner on and caused a small fire in her
house. After this event, Mrs. Outcome’s daughter, Teresa, stayed with her
mother to make sure she was “all right”. Teresa noted that during the
night her mother once yelled out “help me, help me.” Teresa also noted
some confusion between day and night evidenced by her mother sleeping in the
day and staying up at night.
Mrs. Outcome and her daughter arrive at your practice. As
is standard, you have the nurse perform some standardized tests.
The scores on her tests are listed below:
·
FAQ = 13/30
·
GAD-7 = 7/21
·
PHQ-9 = 8/27
·
MMSE = 20/30
·
Clock drawing test = 2/5
Please answer the following questions about Mrs. Outcome.
1.
Based on the test scores above, do you believe that Mrs. Outcome
does have dementia?
2.
What are the differences between delirium and dementia?
3.
What two categories of medications are often used to treat
dementia and how do these medications work?
Responses need to address all components of the question,
demonstrate critical thinking and analysis and include peer-reviewed journal
evidence to support the student’s position.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with in-text
citations and corresponding references in APA format.
Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the
criteria.
Estimated time to complete: 2 hours
NU 670 Unit 10 Exam 3
Instructions
It is anticipated that the initial discussion post should be in
the range of 250-300 words. Response posts to peers have no minimum word
requirement but must demonstrate topic knowledge and scholarly engagement with
peers. Substantive content is imperative for all posts. All discussion prompt
elements for the topic must be addressed. Please proofread your response
carefully for grammar and spelling. Do not upload any attachments unless specified
in the instructions. All posts should be supported by a minimum of one
scholarly resource, ideally within the last 5 years. Journals and websites must
be cited appropriately. Citations and references must adhere to APA format.
Classroom Participation
Students are expected to address the initial discussion question
by Wednesday of each week. Participation in the discussion forum requires a
minimum of three (3) substantive postings (this includes your initial post and
posting to two peers) on three (3) different days. Substantive means that you
add something new to the discussion supported with citation(s) and
reference(s), you are not just agreeing. This is also a time to ask questions
or offer information surrounding the topic addressed by your peers. Personal
experience is appropriate for a substantive discussion, however, should be
correlated to the literature.
All discussion boards will be evaluated utilizing rubric
criteria inclusive of content, analysis, collaboration, writing, and APA. If
you fail to post an initial discussion or initial discussion is late, you will
not receive points for content and analysis, you may however post to your peers
for partial credit following the guidelines above.
Discussion Prompt
1. Why are many parties,
including the U.S. Government, concerned about the use of opioids for pain
management?
2.
Which mental health disorders are commonly associated with
patients who also need pain relief?
3.
What is an MME and how is it calculated?
Responses need to address all components of the question,
demonstrate critical thinking and analysis and include peer-reviewed journal
evidence to support the student’s position.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with in-text
citations and corresponding references in APA format.
Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the
criteria.
Estimated time to complete: 2 hours
Instructions
It is anticipated that the initial discussion post should be in
the range of 250-300 words. Response posts to peers have no minimum word requirement
but must demonstrate topic knowledge and scholarly engagement with peers.
Substantive content is imperative for all posts. All discussion prompt elements
for the topic must be addressed. Please proofread your response carefully for
grammar and spelling. Do not upload any attachments unless specified in the
instructions. All posts should be supported by a minimum of one scholarly
resource, ideally within the last 5 years. Journals and websites must be cited
appropriately. Citations and references must adhere to APA format.
Classroom Participation
Students are expected to address the initial discussion question
by Wednesday of each week. Participation in the discussion forum requires a
minimum of three (3) substantive postings (this includes your initial post and
posting to two peers) on three (3) different days. Substantive means that you
add something new to the discussion supported with citation(s) and
reference(s), you are not just agreeing. This is also a time to ask questions
or offer information surrounding the topic addressed by your peers. Personal
experience is appropriate for a substantive discussion, however, should be
correlated to the literature.
All discussion boards will be evaluated utilizing rubric
criteria inclusive of content, analysis, collaboration, writing, and APA. If
you fail to post an initial discussion or initial discussion is late, you will
not receive points for content and analysis, you may however post to your peers
for partial credit following the guidelines above.
Discussion Prompt [Due Wednesday]
1.
Please describe the role of the mesolimbic dopamine pathway in the
development or continuation of impulsive/compulsive behaviors.
2.
Please provide two examples of current research on interventions
to reduce or eliminate compulsive/impulsive behavior related to
addiction.
Responses need to address all components of the question,
demonstrate critical thinking and analysis and include peer-reviewed journal
evidence to support the student’s position.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with in-text
citations and corresponding references in APA format.
Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the
criteria.
Estimated time to complete: 2 hours
Instructions
It is anticipated that the initial discussion post should be in
the range of 250-300 words. Response posts to peers have no minimum word
requirement but must demonstrate topic knowledge and scholarly engagement with
peers. Substantive content is imperative for all posts. All discussion prompt elements
for the topic must be addressed. Please proofread your response carefully for
grammar and spelling. Do not upload any attachments unless specified in the
instructions. All posts should be supported by a minimum of one scholarly
resource, ideally within the last 5 years. Journals and websites must be cited
appropriately. Citations and references must adhere to APA format.
Classroom Participation
Students are expected to address the initial discussion question
by Wednesday of each week. Participation in the discussion forum requires a
minimum of three (3) substantive postings (this includes your initial post and
posting to two peers) on three (3) different days. Substantive means that you
add something new to the discussion supported with citation(s) and
reference(s), you are not just agreeing. This is also a time to ask questions
or offer information surrounding the topic addressed by your peers. Personal
experience is appropriate for a substantive discussion, however, should be
correlated to the literature.
All discussion boards will be evaluated utilizing rubric
criteria inclusive of content, analysis, collaboration, writing, and APA. If
you fail to post an initial discussion or initial discussion is late, you will
not receive points for content and analysis, you may however post to your peers
for partial credit following the guidelines above.
Discussion Prompt [Due Wednesday]
1. Why is naloxone added to
Suboxone to treat opioid use disorders?
2.
What is the COWS?
Responses need to address all components of the question,
demonstrate critical thinking and analysis and include peer-reviewed journal
evidence to support the student’s position.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with in-text
citations and corresponding references in APA format.
Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the
criteria.
Estimated time to complete: 1 hour
NU 670 Unit 13 Exam 4
Instructions
Complete the attached Commonly Abused Nonprescription Drugs Word
document.
Estimated time to complete: 4 hours
Assignment File(s)
·
Commonly Abused Nonprescription
Drugs
Instructions
It is anticipated that the initial discussion post should be in
the range of 250-300 words. Response posts to peers have no minimum word
requirement but must demonstrate topic knowledge and scholarly engagement with
peers. Substantive content is imperative for all posts. All discussion prompt
elements for the topic must be addressed. Please proofread your response
carefully for grammar and spelling. Do not upload any attachments unless
specified in the instructions. All posts should be supported by a minimum of
one scholarly resource, ideally within the last 5 years. Journals and websites
must be cited appropriately. Citations and references must adhere to APA
format.
Classroom Participation
Students are expected to address the initial discussion question
by Wednesday of each week. Participation in the discussion forum requires a
minimum of three (3) substantive postings (this includes your initial post and
posting to two peers) on three (3) different days. Substantive means that you
add something new to the discussion supported with citation(s) and
reference(s), you are not just agreeing. This is also a time to ask questions
or offer information surrounding the topic addressed by your peers. Personal
experience is appropriate for a substantive discussion, however, should be
correlated to the literature.
All discussion boards will be evaluated utilizing rubric
criteria inclusive of content, analysis, collaboration, writing, and APA. If
you fail to post an initial discussion or initial discussion is late, you will
not receive points for content and analysis, you may however post to your peers
for partial credit following the guidelines above.
Discussion Prompt [Due Wednesday]
1. Choose a special population
and discuss the challenges this population will have obtaining treatment for
mental health issues.
Responses need to address all components of the question,
demonstrate critical thinking and analysis, and include peer-reviewed journal
evidence to support the student’s position.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with in-text
citations and corresponding references in APA format.
Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the
criteria.
Estimated time to complete: 1 hour
Instructions
Please submit the portfolio document that you have worked on
throughout the course by the due date.
Assignment File(s)
NU670-PMHNP
Portfolio for Clinical Practice
NU 670 Unit 15 Exam 5
NU 670 Unit 16 Discussion – Reflection
Please respond to the following questions based upon these
course objectives:
·
Understand and be able to articulate the fundamentals of
neurotransmission as it relates to prescribing psychotropic medications for
clients with acute and chronic mental health conditions.
·
Discuss major categories of psychotropic drugs, their rationale
for use, mechanisms of action, common side effects, and drug interactions.
·
Discuss evidence to support and the appropriate use of
complimentary alternative medications in patients that are experiencing acute
and chronic mental health conditions seeking adjunctive or monotherapy
treatment while considering cultural and genetic factors as well as patient
values.
·
Utilize clinical assessment tools associated with diagnosing and
prescribing for psychiatric disorders and begin to utilize these tools in
clinical settings to assist with diagnosis and treatment of chronic mental
health conditions.
·
Propose psychotherapeutic medication for selected patients
keeping in mind safety concerns while utilizing knowledge of current mental
health, medical concerns, age, gender, cultural factors, genetic factors,
ethical concerns, patient values, and prescriptive authority impact decision
making.
·
Utilize research and provide basic diagnostic and
psychopharmacology education to your client and his/her family when
prescribing.
·
Understand ethical and legal considerations and controversies in
current pharmacological treatment of mental health patients.
Please answer the following questions with supporting examples
and full explanations.
1.
For each of the learning objectives, provide an analysis of how
the course supported each objective.
2.
Explain how the material learned in this course, based upon the
objectives, will be applicable to the professional application.
Provide
evidence (citations and references) to support your statements and opinions.
Responses to these questions are due by Tuesday at 11:59 AM.
All references and citations should in APA format.
There is no peer response required for this discussion, but feel
free to discuss these topics with classmates.
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