Brookson v. Carter, Defendant’s Worksheet DEFENDANT’S WORKSHEET FOR TRIAL Fred Brookson, a lifelong resident of Klamath Falls, Oregon, has hired your firm to file suit against Wendell Carter for injuries sustained as a result of an incident that occurred in southern Oregon. About three months ago, Brookson and his wife, Ellen, from whom he is […]
Identify potential obstacles for change. Which educational approach would the PMHNP provide to overcome these obstacles?
Discussion 7-Hip fracture The patient is a 71-year-old widowed man who is seen regularly in the clinic for health maintenance and follow-up of his chronic insomnia and anxiety. He has regular prescriptions for triazolam (Halcion) and clonazepam (Klonopin) for these problems. Recently he has been reporting frequent episodes of losing his balance and falling, and […]
In 3 or 4 sentences, explain the appropriate drug therapy for a patient who presents with MDD and a history of alcohol abuse.
ASSIGNMENT Address the following Short Answer prompts for your Assignment. Be sure to include references to the Learning Resources for this week. 1. In 3 or 4 sentences, explain the appropriate drug therapy for a patient who presents with MDD and a history of alcohol abuse. Which drugs are contraindicated, if any, and why? Be […]
Identify people in the patient’s life you would need to speak to or get feedback from to further assess the patient’s situation. Include specific questions you might ask these people and why.
Case: An elderly widow who just lost her spouse. Subjective: A patient presents to your primary care office today with a chief complaint of insomnia. The patient is 75 YO with PMH of DM, HTN, and MDD. Her husband of 41 years passed away 10 months ago. Since then, she states her depression has gotten […]
In 3 or 4 sentences, explain the appropriate drug therapy for a patient who presents with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and history of alcohol abuse.
Short Answers Assessment (A) Address the following Short Answer Prompts for your Assignment. Be sure to include references: (a) In 3 or 4 sentences, explain the appropriate drug therapy for a patient who presents with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and history of alcohol abuse. Which drugs are contraindicated? if any, and why? Be specific. What […]
List two pharmacologic agents and their dosing that would be appropriate for the patient’s antidepressant therapy based on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
Discussion: Treatment for a Patient With a Common Condition Insomnia is one of the most common medical conditions you will encounter as a PMHNP. Insomnia is a common symptom of many mental illnesses, including anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and ADHD (Abbott, 2016). Reference: Abbott, J. (2016). What’s the link between insomnia and mental illness? Health. https://www.sciencealert.com/what-exactly-is-the-link-between-insomnia-and-mental-illness#:~:text=Sleep%20problems%20such%20as%20insomnia%20are%20a%20common,bipolar%20disorder%2C%20and%20attention%20deficit%20hyperactivity%20disorder%20%28ADHD%29 […]
What effect does Hemingway achieve by ending the story as he does, with the old waiter in bed, telling himself he has insomnia?
You can find the story here: https://www.nrcs.net/Downloads/A%20Clean%20Well%20Lighted%20Place.pdf Questions for Paragraph 2, pick ONE to write your thoughtful reaction. In how many ways are the two waiters different from each other? (Consider situation, attitude, character, and beliefs.) Make a list. How are these differences revealed? Explain Hemingway’s use of symbol in this story. How does he […]