NURS6521 Week 6 Assignment: Diabetes and Drug Treatments NURS6521 Week 6 Assignment: Diabetes and Drug Treatments Diabetes is an endocrine system disorder that affects millions of children and adults (ADA, 2011). If left untreated, diabetic patients are at risk for…
NURS6521 Week 4 Assignment: Asthma and Stepwise Management NURS6521 Week 4 Assignment: Asthma and Stepwise Management Asthma is a respiratory disorder that affects children and adults. Advanced practice nurses often provide treatment to patients with these disorders. Sometimes patients require…
NURS6521 Week 2 Assignment: The Ethics and Legalities of Medication Error Disclosure NURS6521 Week 2 Assignment: The Ethics and Legalities of Medication Error Disclosure American writer Nikki Giovanni once said: “Mistakes are a fact of life. It is the response…
NURS6521 Week 11 Discussion: Off-Label Drug Use in Pediatrics NURS6521 Week 11 Discussion: Off-Label Drug Use in Pediatrics The unapproved use of approved drugs, also called off-label use, with children is quite common. This is because pediatric dosage guidelines are…
NURS6521 Week 10 Discussion: Hormone Replacement Therapy NURS6521 Week 10 Discussion: Hormone Replacement Therapy In recent years, hormone replacement therapy has become a controversial issue. When prescribing therapies, advanced practice nurses must weigh the strengths and limitations of the prescribed…
NURS6521 Week 9 Discussion: Pharmacotherapy for Hematologic Disorders NURS6521 Week 9 Discussion: Pharmacotherapy for Hematologic Disorders In the 1970s, the average lifespan for patients diagnosed with sickle cell disease was 14 years. Today, the average lifespan has increased to 50…
Week 7 Discussion: Pharmacotherapy for Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Disorders NURS6521 Week 7 Discussion: Pharmacotherapy for Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Disorders Gastrointestinal (GI) and hepatobiliary disorders affect the structure and function of the GI tract. Many of these disorders often have similar…
NURS6521 Week 7 Discussion: Pharmacotherapy for Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Disorders NURS6521 Week 7 Discussion: Pharmacotherapy for Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Disorders Gastrointestinal (GI) and hepatobiliary disorders affect the structure and function of the GI tract. Many of these disorders often have…
NURS6521 Week 6 Discussion: Pharmacotherapy for Endocrine and Musculoskeletal Disorders NURS6521 Week 6 Discussion: Pharmacotherapy for Endocrine and Musculoskeletal Disorders Patients with endocrine and musculoskeletal disorders often require long-term treatment and care resulting in the need for extensive patient education.…
NURS6521 Week 5 Discussion: Pharmacotherapy for Cardiovascular Disorders NURS6521 Week 5 Discussion: Pharmacotherapy for Cardiovascular Disorders Neurological disorders, such as headaches, seizure disorders, sleep disorders, depression, and dementia can present several complications for patients of all ages. These disorders affect…