NURS 6501 (NURS6501)

A 65-year-old female comes to the clinic with a complaint of abdominal pain in the epigastric area. The pain has been persistent for two weeks. The pain described as burning, non-radiating and worse after meals. Denies N&V, weight loss or obvious bleeding. She admits to frequent belching with bloating. PMH: seasonal allergies with Chronic Sinusitis, positive for osteoarthritis, Meds: Claritin 10 mg po daily, ibuprofen 400-600 mg po prn pain Family Hx-non contributary Social history: Separated...

An 83-year-old resident of a skilled nursing facility presents to the emergency department with generalized edema of extremities and abdomen. History obtained from staff reveals the patient has history of malabsorption syndrome and difficulty eating due to lack of dentures. The patient has been diagnosed with protein malnutrition.

Week 8 Assignment: Case Study Analysis According to WHO (2023), in 2019, an estimated 528 million people worldwide were living with osteoarthritis; of that, about 60% are female. This condition is prevalent among older adults and can significantly impact their quality of life. This paper explores the musculoskeletal pathophysiologic processes in osteoarthritis, particularly in the context of Mrs. Catherine Jones, a 74-year-old female with a history of diabetes mellitus type 2 and hypertension. ...

Question 1 1 out of 1 points lOMoARcPSD| Question 5 1 out of 1 points Question 6 1 out of 1 points Question 7 1 out of 1 points Question 8 1 out of 1 points Question 9 1 out of 1 points Plasma proteins During childhood, the thymus decreases in size, and this is referred to as atrophy. Selected Answer: a. Physiologic Correct Answer: a. Physiologic What is the role of cytokines in cell reproduction? Selected Answer: a. Provide growth factor for tissue growth and development ...

Primary Diagnosis: _Parkinson’s Disease 1. Describe the pathophysiology of the primary diagnosis in your own words. What are the patient’s risk factors for this diagnosis? Pathophysiology of Primary Diagnosis Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects the central nervous system, particularly the part of the brain responsible for controlling movement. The pathophysiology of Parkinson's involves the gradual loss of dopamine-producing cells in a region ...

 Question 1 1 out of 1 points Which of the following affects drug distribution throughout the body? Selected Answer: Protein binding  Question 2 1 out of 1 points A Nurse Practitioner who provides care in a long-term care facility is documenting a new resident's medication regimen on the resident's intake admission. The Nurse Practitioner is documenting the generic, rather than proprietary, names of the resident's current drugs because Selected Answer: there is a potential ...

Question 1 0 out of 0 points When completing this quiz, did you comply with Walden University’s Code of Conduct including the expectations for academic integrity? Selected Answer: Correct Answer: Question 2 Yes Yes 1 out of 1 points How should the nurse prepare a patient who is to receive a Schilling test for pernicious anemia? Selected Answer: a. Administer radioactive cobalamin and measure its excretion in the urine. Correct Answer: a. Administer radioactive cobalamin and measure ...

Week 7 & 8: Neurological and Musculoskeletal disorders Osteoporosis- Postmenopausal osteoporosis occurs in middle-aged and older women and is caused by increased osteoclast activity (probably caused by changes in osteoprotegerin), decreased IGF levels, a combination of inadequate dietary calcium intake and lack of vitamin D Decreased levels of estrogen and testosterone, reduced physical activity lessens muscle stress on bone, inadequate vitamins C and D, insufficient dietary magnesium and calc...

Module 3 Knowledge Check: GI and Hepatobiliary Disorders: A 45-year-old male comes to the clinic with a chief complaint of epigastric abdominal pain that has persisted for 2 weeks. He describes the pain as burning, non-radiating and is worse after meals. He denies nausea, vomiting, weight loss or obvious bleeding. He admits to bloating and frequent belching. PMH: osteoarthritis; seasonal allergies with frequent sinusitis infections Meds: Zyrtec 10mg daily year-round; Ibuprofen 400-600mg pr...

NURS 6501N-32/NURS 6501N-32 ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM 2024/2025 SUMMER QTR QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS| 4 EXAM VERSIONS |ALREADY GRADED A+ WALDEN UNIVERSITY