NU670-8D Unit 4 Assignment – Depression & Anxiety Case Study Herzing Instructions Complete a full intake on this patient and then develop a treatment plan using the template offered. Patient History The patient is a 59-year-old married woman with 5 grown children She is moderately overweight (BMI 30) and was diagnosed with non-insulin-dependent diabetes 10 years ago; she […]
NU670-8D Unit 3 Assignment – Case Study: Mood Disorders Herzing Instructions Patient Intake and History The patient is a 26-year-old college graduate who is currently euthymic but who has a history of major depressive episodes He has experienced major depressive episodes, mostly untreated, of varying lengths and severities since he was a teenager His symptoms […]
NU670-8D Full Course Herzing University NU670-8D Unit 1 Discussion – Introduction Herzing Discussion: Unit 1 Unit 1 Discussion – Introduction Instructions: Welcome to NU670! I am looking forward to learning about each and every one of you, and I know your classmates are as well. This discussion board is for you to share information with […]
NU670-8D Unit 3 Discussion – Mood Stabilizers Herzing Discussion Prompt Discuss the use of conventional mood stabilizers in the treatment of bipolar depression. For this discussion, list at least two medications that have an FDA approval for bipolar depression. What are the risks/benefits of using these medications to treat bipolar depression? Which mood stabilizers are […]
NU670-8D Unit 2 Assignment – Case Study Herzing Unit 2 Assignment – Case Study 2929 unread replies.3838 replies. Prompt Offering informed consent and accurately educating a patient/ or their caregivers about medication is an essential competency for all prescribers to master. There are many created consent forms available for the prescriber to offer the patient […]
NU670-8D Unit 4 Discussion Herzing University Discussion Prompt Side effects are a common reason that patients discontinue medications. List one common side effect for each medication and one potential way to manage it. Amitriptyline Bupropion Fluoxetine Paroxetine Some potential side effects from antidepressants can be serious; what is the difference between neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) and serotonin syndrome? How are they […]
NU670-8D Unit 5 Assignment – Case Study Herzing Instructions Review all the learning material for this week; videos, webinars, lectures, articles, and guidelines. For this week’s case study assignment, you will create a presentation to educate other providers about caring for the mental health needs of special populations in psychiatric mental health/primary care. Then record voice over for your presentation […]
NU670-8D Unit 6 Discussion – Treatment of Addiction Herzing Discussion Prompt Naltrexone is often used in psychiatric mental health care for many reasons related to addiction and/or impulse control. It is also occasionally used to help patients with self-harm behaviors or weight loss. Considering the mechanism of action of naltrexone, how does it aid in addiction treatment? Compare and contrast methadone and buprenorphine for substance abuse treatment. For this discussion, addiction use (what substances) include the mechanism of action, contraindications, and […]
NU670-8D Unit 7 Assignment – Portfolio Charts Herzing Instructions Portfolio: Completed Portfolio Charts from all units (Unit 1, 2, 3, 4) Conduct a scholarly search for several options of “antidepressants and anxiolytics”. You will then complete the template to add to your program portfolio for entry clinical practice. Use PMPNP Portfolio for Clinical Practice Template […]
NU670-8D Unit 6 Assignment – Prescribing Assignment Herzing Instructions Please complete the questions listed below in the assignment. Provide supporting Documentation and Resource Links. This must be at least 2-3 pages paper, APA format. Submit to the dropbox by the due date. Questions Determine if your practice state is an independent practice state for APRNs using the AANP map (Links […]
