18 Oct Select one commonly acquired over-the-counter (OTC) herbal supplement and give a brief discussion on its mechanism of action.

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Select one commonly acquired over-the-counter (OTC) herbal supplement and give a brief discussion on its mechanism of action. Explain why a patient might seek treatment from an OTC supplement instead of a more effective prescription drug. Identify opportunities the nurse has in educating about, administering,...

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18 Oct Metabolic syndrome is an increasing issue in the US. What factors contribute to development of the syndrome, who is more at risk for this syndrome, and how does this syndrome intersect for higher rates of obesity and the development of increase risks of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes?

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Metabolic syndrome is an increasing issue in the US. What factors contribute to development of the syndrome, who is more at risk for this syndrome, and how does this syndrome intersect for higher rates of obesity and the development of increase risks of heart disease,...

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18 Oct What is the impact of a lack of availability or access to needed cancer medication during disasters and emergency management?

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What is the impact of a lack of availability or access to needed cancer medication during disasters and emergency management? What can be done to mitigate these concerns? What is the role of the nurse within a multidisciplinary team during times of disaster response for...

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18 Oct Discuss at least three symptoms caused by physiologic changes and consequences of Gout and Osteoarthritis.

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Discuss at least three symptoms caused by physiologic changes and consequences of Gout and Osteoarthritis. Discuss the findings for each disorder, comparing and contrasting symptoms, lab findings, and possible etiologies. Discuss how pharmaceutical treatments are designed to alleviate those symptoms. What are the risks and...

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18 Oct Discuss at least three symptoms caused by physiologic changes and consequences of hypertension.

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Discuss at least three symptoms caused by physiologic changes and consequences of hypertension. Discuss how pharmaceutical treatments are designed to alleviate those symptoms. What are the risks and benefits of these treatments? What are potential drug interactions with this these medications? What added therapy would...

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18 Oct Discuss at least three symptoms caused by physiologic changes and consequences of GERD and peptic ulcer disease (PUD).

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Discuss at least three symptoms caused by physiologic changes and consequences of GERD and peptic ulcer disease (PUD). Discuss the findings for each disorder, comparing and contrasting symptoms, lab findings, and possible etiologies. Discuss how pharmaceutical treatments are designed to alleviate those symptoms. What are...

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18 Oct Discuss at least three symptoms caused by physiologic changes and consequences of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.

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Discuss at least three symptoms caused by physiologic changes and consequences of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Discuss the findings for each type of thyroid disorders; comparing and contrasting symptoms, lab findings, and possible etiologies. Discuss how pharmaceutical treatments are designed to alleviate those symptoms. What are...

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18 Oct The principle, humans cannot remove their basic emotions to make a determination of right and wrong.

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The principle, humans cannot remove their basic emotions to make a determination of right and wrong. Do agree or disagree with this, explain why? If we adhere to the principle, how is right and wrong determined? As a healthcare professional how do you separate your...

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18 Oct In healthcare we are quick to label patients as noncompliant. Discuss the difference between noncompliance and free will. Is there a difference?

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In healthcare we are quick to label patients as noncompliant. Discuss the difference between noncompliance and free will. Is there a difference? What are some reasons a patient might be noncompliant, is free will one of them?   DQ2 Are you ever allowed to lie to a...

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18 Oct You are working in a physician’s office and completing a history and physical on a sixteen year old girl. The mother steps out of the exam room to use the bathroom. T

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You are working in a physician’s office and completing a history and physical on a sixteen year old girl. The mother steps out of the exam room to use the bathroom. The patient ask you if you can do a pregnancy test because she was...

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