Entries by Merit Writer

Chronic renal insufficiency

Chronic renal insufficiency M.W. is a 69-year-old African American man and was referred to clinic for evaluation of increasing shortness of breath. Past medical history  Chronic renal insufficiency Hypertension Congestive heart failure Diabetes mellitus type 2, poor control Deep vein thrombosis Alcohol abuse Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with respiratory failure Family history Noncontributory Physical examination […]

Therapeutic Drug Monitoring

Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Therapeutic drug monitoring is a frequent practice in health care. How does age affect drug absorption, metabolization and excretion? The use of salt substitutes can cause hyperkalemia in older adults when use in conjunction with what types of drugs? Describe how you would prevent and evaluate risk factors for medication nonadherence in […]

HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS RESEARCH AND INNOVATION Running Head: HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS RESEARCH AND INNOVATION 1   HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS RESEARCH AND INNOVATION 2                                       Healthcare Informatics Research and Innovation Gabriela Perez, Yaimy Simpson Robert, Stephanie Henao Jaramillo, Jennifer Calderin Guerra […]

Ethical Perspective

Ethical Perspective Discussion Question: A mother with a new set of female twins learns of a genetic test that can be done. To determine if the children are carriers of the gene for breast cancer. She submits the sample to the company, receives the results in 2 weeks. And learns that one twin is at […]

Hypertesnion

Hypertesnion Topic Hypertension For this assignment you will create an engaging, 20-minute recorded presentation of a common health problem related to a particular body system. Your presentation should include an overview of the health problem identified, an in-depth review of the associated anatomy and physiology, an overview of treatment methodologies, and information related to the […]

Policy/Regulation Fact Sheet

Policy/Regulation Fact Sheet Assignment: Policy/Regulation Fact Sheet As a professional nurse, you are expected to apply your expertise to patient care. On occasion, you will also be expected to share that expertise. With evolving technology and continuous changes to regulations designed to keep up these changes, there is usually a need to share information and […]

The Patient Self-Determination Act

The Patient Self-Determination Act Topic 3 DQ 1 The Patient Self-Determination Act “requires all health-care institutions that receive Medicare or Medicaid funds to provide patients with written information about their right under state law to execute advance directives, but it does not require states to adopt or change any substantive laws.” (Markus, n.d.) This is […]

complaints of shortness of breath

complaints of shortness of breath Tony is a 56-year-old, Hispanic male that presented to the Emergency Room with complaints of shortness of breath, which he has been experiencing for the past two days. He states “I haven’t felt good for about a week, but couldn’t afford to miss work.” He complains of a cough, fever, […]

What is this patient’s cardiovascular risk based on these lab results

What is this patient’s cardiovascular risk based on these lab results Discussion The 42-year-old female patient presents for follow up on lab results from her annual physical exam completed a week ago. The lab results are as follows: Triglycerides 225, LDL 170, HDL 22, HgBA1c 8.3% Patient history reveals a 20 pack-a-year smoking history and […]

Development In Early Adolescence

Development In Early Adolescence The purpose of this assignment is to help teachers to better understand development in early adolescence and adolescence, and determine how they can support and guide students in development. In a 750 word newsletter written for secondary teachers, elaborate on the following issues related to adolescence and early adolescence physical development. […]