Pharmacogenomics Presentation Assignment CYP 2C9*2 and CYP 2C9*3 How does this genetic variant affect the efficacy and/or toxicity of a drug or drugs? Do you see such an effect in specific patient populations? Describe the clinical relevance of the genetic variant and affected drug therapy. When considering drug therapy with the affected drug(s), is genetic […]
• Select psychopharmacologic treatments you might recommend for treatment of patients with Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders. THE ASSIGNMENT Create a study guide for the assigned psychotropic medication agents. Your study guide should be in the form of an outline with references, and you should incorporate visual elements such as concept maps, charts, diagrams, […]
Part 1: Advanced Primary Care of Family Topic: Respiratory case SUBJECTIVE: Janis, a 59 – year – old female, presents with tachypnea, dyspnea on exertion, and mild chest discomfort. She was diagnosed with emphysema four years ago and was placed on bronchodilator therapy. She has an 80-pack-year history of smoking. “ I feel short of […]
Part 1: Psychopharmacology Topic: Amitriptyline 1. Describe uses for treatment FDA approved (one paragraph) 2. Explain Off label uses (one paragraph) 3. Contraindications (one paragraph) 4. Mechanism of action (one paragraph) 5. Potential side effects(one paragraph) 6. Lab monitoring/ follow up (one paragraph) 7. Explain the role of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in […]
Prepare: Review the Resources for this module and consider the principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Reflect on your experiences, observations, and/or clinical practices from the last 5 years and think about how pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic factors altered his or her anticipated response to a drug. Consider factors that might have influenced the patient’s pharmacokinetic and […]
NURS 6521: Advanced Pharmacology 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 […]
NURS 6521: Advanced Pharmacology Week 5: Endocrine System Disorders and the Treatment of Diabetes The endocrine system includes eight major glands throughout the body which affect such things as growth and development, metabolism, sexual function, and mood (National Institutes of Health). Some of the most commonly diagnosed endocrine disorders include hypothyroidism, diabetes, and Hashimoto’s disease. […]
NURS 6521: Advanced Pharmacology Week 6: Neurologic and Musculoskeletal Disorders Sabrina is a 26 year old female who has just been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. She has scheduled an appointment for a follow up with her physician but has several questions about her diagnosis and is calling the Nurse Helpline for her hospital network. As […]
NURS 6521: Advanced Pharmacology Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Systems The gastrointestinal (GI) system is responsible for the digestion and absorption of nutrients from food, and the elimination of waste products. It includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus. The hepatobiliary system, which is closely related to the GI system, includes the […]
NURS 6521: Advanced Pharmacology Week 8: Pharmacology for Psychological Disorders How does an advanced practice nurse determine the best treatment option or pharmacotherapeutic to recommend for patients with psychological disorders? Much like assessing or recommending pharmacotherapeutics for other conditions or disorders, as an advanced practice nurse, you may encounter a patient who presents with a […]
