Chapter 2,3,4,5,

  Alzheimer’s Dementia: etiology, symptoms, treatment – Causes for Increased Intracranial Pressure  – Explain why Brain Herniation occurs. – Cerebral Edema: etiology – What is Hydrocephalus and what cause it? – Pathogenesis of Parkinson Disease and symptoms. – Compare Upper Motor Neuron vs Lower Motor Neuron Syndromes. – ALE Disease: what is this disease? Symptoms….

1) Discuss the role that the electoral process and government plays in one’s daily work and family life. 2) As nurses, health policy can influence both arenas of our lives. What policy issues might drive nurses to lobby Congress and/or get involved in campaign politics? 3) What strategies might nurses use to have their voices…

   The advanced practice nurse is updating the plan of care of nursing home patients with hypertension. 1. Briefly describe the therapeutic actions of drugs affecting blood pressure (diuretics, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, CCB, sympathetic nervous system drugs). 2. What important teaching points should be addressed for patients receiving antihypertensive drugs?

  In 2010, the Affordable Care Act opens up the 45-year-old Medicare program to the biggest changes since its inception. Discuss the components of the Affordable Care Act that you think will have a positive effect on improving health care outcomes and decreasing costs. The discussion must address the topic. Rationale must be provided May…

History of Present Illness             The case study is that of a 58-year-old African-American woman who presents with complaints of worsening shortness of breath and palpitations for about 1 week. She has accompanying dizziness, tiredness, weakness as well as profound dyspnea with little or no exertion. Probable Diagnosis Based on the history given, the patient’s…

Reflect on the study plan you created in NRNP 6665. Did you accomplish your SMART goals? What areas of focus still present opportunities for growth?