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Discussion: Diabetes and Drug Treatments ●● Photo Credit: [Mark Hatfield]/[iStock / Getty Images Plus]/Getty ImagesEach year, 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes (AmericanDiabetes Association, 2019). If left untreated, diabetic patients are at risk forseveral alterations, including heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, neuropathy,and blindness. There are various methods for treating diabetes, many of whichinclude some […]

Assignment: Pharmacotherapy forGastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Disorders ●● Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphotoGastrointestinal (GI) and hepatobiliary disorders affect the structure and function ofthe GI tract. Many of these disorders often have similar symptoms, such asabdominal pain, cramping, constipation, nausea, bloating, and fatigue. Since multipledisorders can be tied to the same symptoms, it is important for advanced practicenurses […]

 Describe the long-term or maintenance treatments for asthma in detail Describe the acute treatment of asthma. These are quick onset, as needed treatments thatwill provide immediate relief of an asthma attack. Describe the stepwise approach to managing asthma: when is each treatment introduced;what symptoms or tests determine each step Why is this stepwise approach […]

Assignment: Pharmacotherapy for Cardiovascular Disorders As an advanced practice nurse, it is your responsibility to recommend appropriate treatment options for patients with cardiovascular disorders. To ensure the safety and effectiveness of drug therapy, advanced practice nurses must consider aspects that might influence pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes such as medical history, other drugs currently prescribed, and […]

Instructions: Week 1: Basic Pharmacotherapeutic Concepts/Ethical and Legal Aspects of Prescribing How do beta-blockers work? What exactly do antibiotics do to the bacteria they target? What effects does an anti-depressant have on blood flow? Questions like these are related to the underlying pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes of pharmacotherapeutics. As an advanced practice nurse, understanding these […]

Discussion: Health Care ReformAfter much public and political debate, in March 2010, the Patient Protection andAffordable Care Act (PPACA) was signed into law by President Barack Obama. ThePPACA is one of many health care reform efforts that have sought to correct keyfeatures of the U.S. health care system such as financing, service delivery, and carecoordination. […]

Instructions: To prepare: By Day 3 of Week 11

Week 10: Chronic Disease Epidemiology and Program Design  The management of chronic disease poses a significant healthcare challenge in the United States and elsewhere. By the year 2030, chronic disease could cost the world over 47 trillion dollars annually (Duff-Brown, 2017). Many of the factors that contribute to chronic illness-such as poor diet, lack of […]

Instructions: To prepare: By Day 3 of Week 9 Post a cohesive response that addresses the following: Learning Resources Required Readings (click to expand/reduce)Friis, R. H., & Sellers, T. A. (2021). Epidemiology for public health practice (6th ed.).Jones & Bartlett.● Chapter 12, “Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases”Center for Global Development. (n.d.). Case 1: Eradicating smallpox .http://www.cgdev.org/doc/millions/MS_case_1.pdfNote: This […]

instructions: To prepare: Review the studies and articles provided in the Learning Resources. Consider the strengths and limitations of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Make sure you are clear on the difference between the two approaches. By Day 3 of Week 8 Post a brief summary of your informed opinion regarding the validity of the use of […]

Instructions: To prepare: The Assignment: In 2–3 pages, not including title page and references, address the following:

nstructions: To prepare: By Day 3 of Week 7 Post a response to the following: Required Readings (click to expand/reduce)Curley, A. L. C. (Ed.). (2020). Population-based nursing: Concepts and competenciesfor advanced practice (3rd ed.). Springer.● Chapter 5, “Applying Evidence at the Population Level”● Chapter 6, “Using Information Technology to Improve Population Outcomes”Friis, R. H., & Sellers, […]