Author: luna
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NURS 6521 Week 1: Basic Pharmacotherapeutic Concepts
The patient scenario to be discussed for the purpose of this discussion post is a patient being treated with intravenousvancomycin for a Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) infection in a spinal surgical incision. The patient had multiple comorbidities; however, the most pertinent comorbidity is end-stage chronic renal disease. Common practice in this setting is…
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ETHICAL AND LEGAL IMPLICATIONS OF PRESCRIBING DRUGS NURS 6521 Process of Writing Prescriptions and Strategies to Minimize Medication Errors
ETHICAL AND LEGAL IMPLICATIONS OF PRESCRIBING DRUGS NURS 6521 Process of Writing Prescriptions and Strategies to Minimize Medication Errors The prescribing clinician should first fill in the patient’s data, including name, age, sex, and medical diagnosis. The next step is to write the prescribed medication, including the name, dose, frequency, and route of administration (de…
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NURS 6521 Week 1: Basic Pharmacotherapeutic Concepts Included After Question
As an advanced practice nurse assisting physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders, it is important to not only understand the impact of disorders on the body, but also the impact of drug treatments on the body. The relationships between drugs and the body can be described by pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Pharmacokinetics describes…
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PROFESSIONAL NURSING AND STATE-LEVEL REGULATIONS NURS 6050
PROFESSIONAL NURSING AND STATE-LEVEL REGULATIONS NURS 6050 APRNs treat and diagnose illnesses, advise the public on health issues, manage chronic disease, and engage in continuous education to remain ahead of any technological, methodological, or other developments in the field (American Nurses Association, 2023). I currently live in Illinois, where advanced nurse practitioners work independently but…
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Week 3 discussion Pharmacotherapy for Cardiovascular Disorders
As the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women, cardiovascular disorders account for 7 million hospitalizations per year (NCSL, 2012). This is the result of the extensive treatment and care that is often required for patients with these disorders. While the incidences of hospitalizations and death are still high,…
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Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics Essay Paper
As an advanced practice nurse assisting physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders, it is important to not only understand the impact of disorders on the body, but also the impact of drug treatments on the body. The relationships between drugs and the body can be described by pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Pharmacokinetics describes…
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Week 3: Respiratory System
Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are significant public health burdens. Currently, more than 25 million people in the United States have asthma (HealthyPeople.gov, 2019). As an advanced practice nurse, you will likely encounter patients who will present with respiratory disorders, including asthma or COPD. Understanding specific treatment protocols as well as the types…
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NURS 6512 Ethical and Legal Implications of Prescribing Drugs The patient in this case scenario is an elderly 85-year-old lady
NURS 6512 Ethical and Legal Implications of Prescribing Drugs Ethical and Legal Implications of Prescribing Drugs The patient in this case scenario is an elderly 85-year-old lady with significant cognitive decline at her end-of-life phase. She has renal failure, and heart failure, and has been on prophylactic anticoagulants. She is currently in immense pain and…
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NURS 6512 Ethical and Legal Implications of Prescribing Drugs
Title: NURS 6512 Ethical and Legal Implications of Prescribing Drugs The promotion of safety and quality in the prescription of medications is imperative in nursing practice. Advanced registered nurses make treatment decisions based on best practices available and utilize interprofessional collaboration to optimize treatment outcomes. Therefore, this paper explores the ethics of prescribing a new…
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NURS 6521 week 1 Assignment: Ethical and Legal Implications of Prescribing Drugs Ethical and legal implications for all involved stakeholders
Title: NURS 6512 Ethical and Legal Implications of Prescribing Drugs Drug administration error causes some of the fatal medical accidents that could result in a patient’s death. Policies and legal frameworks exist to reduce the occurrence of such incidences, and other medical errors, through a reporting system. The case scenario involves prescribing medication to a…