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An arthroscopic procedure is coded with which of the following approaches in ICD-10-PCS?
Group of answer choices:
Percutaneous endoscopic
External
Percutaneous
Open
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Study guide for Psychopharmacology
AMPA receptors
Bipolar disorder versus major depressive disorders
Constitutive activity
Effects of alpha-2 ant/agonists
EPS and tardive dyskinesia
Excitation-secretion coupling
Interactions at the CYP450 level
Ligand-gated ion channels
Mechanism of action of antipsychotics
Medical management of patients taking antipsychotics
Neuroanatomical loci of mood symptoms
Neuroanatomical loci of psychotic symptoms
Neurobiology of mood disorders
Relationships of monoamines in brain regions
Residual symptoms of depressive disorders
Retrograde neurotransmission
Strategies for the use of MAOIs
Suicidal risk ratios for antidepressant use
Symptom dimensions of schizophrenia
Transcription factors
Use of I-methyfolate
Voltage-sensitive ion channels
Volume neurotransmission
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Part B - LO 2, Explain What Constitutes an Herbal Supplement and What Special Precautions Are Indicated for Its Use
Herbs, defined as "a plant or plant part used for its flavor, scent, and/or other health-related properties," exist on the market by the hundreds.
Which statement about herbal supplements is true?
A) Herbal supplement ingredients are standard between brands and within the same brand.
B) Because herbs are plant-based, they are safer options than prescription medications.
C)Many herbs interact with prescription pharmaceuticals.
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Will there ever be a true medication reconciliation?
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What are the key lifespan consideration for an adult when administering adrenergic blocking agents? What are the key nursing implementation considerations for a patient receiving nonselective adrenergic blocking agents?
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Patient's information:
- 40 years old female
- chief complaint: palpitations and chest pains, and tremor for the past few years
- past medical history: hypothyroidism with goiter 7 years ago; still taking medication for it.
- Experiences more anxiousness and depressed, difficulty calming down, increased frequency of heart palpitations, chest pains, and tremors. Notes fluctuations in weight (increasing, losing, increasing, etc) but no changes in diet or exercise.
- Your physical and lab examination reveals:
a) face is slowly becoming more round
b) increased muscle weaknesses and fatigue
c) ELEVATED blood pressure of 160/100 --> blood pressure has been gradually rising for the past 2 years
d) ELEVATED cortisol (11 PM), aldosterone, metanephrine, and normetanephrine
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Questions:
1) What do you think is going on? What tests are you going to order? What other information from her medical history do you need?
2) You send the patient in for a scan. You find out that she has a single bilobular mass in the right adrenal gland. She also has fatty components in the posterior part. Her left adrenal gland is normal though. What's your final diagnosis? Where do you think the adrenal mass has originated from? Lastly, what treatments and lifestyle changes do you prescribe/recommend?
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This term we have studied the Cardiovascular and the Lymphatic system. For your written assignment this week list the major body systems for these 2 systems. Describe the normal function of each of these and where they anatomically lie in the body. Describe common pathology, including signs, systems and what may cause these diseases or conditions? Lastly what diagnostics are there to identify these diseases, or conditions, and what treatments are currently available.
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For this discussion, review the various healthcare settings in your reading (such as hospital, community health center, etc.) and select one. Once selected, research the internet to identify a facility that represents your selected healthcare delivery setting. Review their website and determine:
In a two to three paragraph discussion post, identify key aspects of the selected healthcare setting, how their mission and values compare with the services they provide and their target populations, the type of staff who work there, any special or unique aspects of the healthcare setting, and your impression of the healthcare setting after reviewing their website. You don't need to identify the name of the healthcare setting just the type.
Side Note: Please include link to website used for the information you found so that I can APA cite it.
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Any ideas on nursing diagnosis? a couple of ideas would be appreciated
Sherry, 33, HIV/AIDS. Recently discharged after treatment for pyelonephritis, Discharged home on Hospice Care Services. No longer employed since diagnosed. Lives with extended family on the 6th floor of a city housing apartment. Has no insurance.
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Discuss the nurse-physician conflict where ethical duties and rights are concerned. < They have different roles and operate out of different models!!
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How do the strategies for preventing medication errors work? How can one make them effective? What are some challenges? what are some ways that as a nurse you can ensure that you avoid medication errors in the future?
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Mukesh hung up the phone and sighed. “Charita,” he said, turning around to face his staff assistant, “can you compile the data from the last three months on all patients who were diagnosed with Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus?” “MRSA? Of course,” replied Charita, “what’s going on?” Mukesh was head of the infectious disease management department of the largest hospital in the area. “This is the third case I’ve heard about this week, and it’s not even Wednesday. I think there’s something going on. I want to see if there is an uptick in the number of cases.” “Give me an hour, and I’ll have it ready” Charita assured him.
2. Discuss the importance of keeping track of cases of healthcare-associated infections weekly.
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