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Core definition of APN - A function of educational and practice preparation and a constellation of primary criteria and core competencies. Direct clinical practice is the central competency and informs all the other competencies. 3 criteria necessary to become an APRN - Graduate degree in the concentration area and population focus of the specific advanced practice nursing role; advanced level national certification; patient and family-focused practice List core competencies of the APRN - ...

The goal of primary prevention is the ___ of disease and examples of primary prevention include: (x2) - Prevention of Disease Immunization Counseling about Safety The goal of secondary prevention is ___ of disease and examples of secondary prevention include: (x2) - Early Detection of Disease Blood Pressure Colonoscopy The goal of tertiary prevention is ___ of disease and examples of tertiary prevention include: (x1) - Minimizing Negative Outcomes from Disease Adjust thera...

Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) - Which drug is associated with increased lipoprotein levels? Furosemide (Lasix). Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ). Spironolactone (Aldactone). Triamterene (Dyrenium). cerebellar functioning - The family nurse practitioner asks a patient to perform rapid, alternating movements of the hands to evaluate: cerebellar functioning. cognitive functioning. reflex arc functioning. stereognostic functioning. hepatitis B. - A 38-year-old patient who is Vietnam...

3-1. All of the following are true of Healthy People 2020 except: A. It is funded by the pharmaceutical industry B. It is a national agenda that communicates a vision for improving health and achieving health equity of the U.S. population C. It provides a set of more than 1,200 specific, measurable objectives with targets to be achieved over the decade D. Initiatives are organized by general health and wellness topics, age, and special needs populations such as maternal health or vulnerabl...

A 61-year-old married woman who has been sober from alcohol use disorder for 25 years relapsed 3 weeks ago. She reports drinking 1.5 L of vodka and half a liter of scotch daily. On exam she is emotionally labile ranging from irritable to crying, slurring her words, and exhibits a bilateral upper extremity fine tremor. Vitals: blood pressure 150/100, heart rate 110, respiratory rate 18, SpO2 98% room air. She reports feeling nauseous, sweating, and moderately anxious. What is the primary concern ...

In the early stages of iron deficient anemias, blood studies show: (a) macrocytic normochromic (b) microcytic hypochromic (c) normochromic normocytic (d) pancytopenic hypocytic - (a) normochromic normocytic A 14-year-old, male patient has some general concerns about eczema, as his twin brother was recently diagnosed with this condition. The patient reports urticaria and a rash on his posterior knees bilaterally. The three factors that put the patient at risk for eczema are a family hist...

Role of NP - State title protection. Board of nursing regulates practice. 5 states have joint oversight with medical board. Scope of practice is determined by NP license. 24 states are totally NPs are anonomous 20 states require physician collaboration 3 states have physician supervision Some states allow NPs to prescribe by protocol. Role of PA - Title protection in all states. All have prescription authority 5 states limit PA formulary 15 states permit only schedule III to V drugs ...

A patient says to the nurse, "I dreamed I was stoned. When I woke up, I felt emotionally drained, as though I hadn't rested well." Which response should the nurse use to clarify the patient's comment? a. "It sounds as though you were uncomfortable with the content of your dream." b. "I understand what you're saying. Bad dreams leave me feeling tired, too." c. "So you feel as though you did not get enough quality sleep last night?" d. "Can you give me an example of what you mean b...

1. Scientific Foundation You are treating a patient for his first episode of major depression. You decide to initiate citalopram (Celexa). How much time should you allow for the medication to provide its initial therapeutic effect and the patient to see improvement of symptoms? 8 months 4 to 6 weeks 2 weeksterm-2 2 months - Correct answer: 4 to 6 weeks The initial time frame for this medication to have a therapeutic effect is 4 to 6 weeks. Once the patient begins treatment on an SSRI, and ...

A 61 y/o married woman who has been sober from alcohol use disorder for 25 years relapsed 3 weeks ago. She reports drinking 1.5L of vodka and half a liter of scotch daily. On exam she is emotionally labile ranging from irritable to crying, slurring her words, bilateral upper extremity fine tremor. Vitals: blood pressure 150/100, heart rate 110, respiratory rate 18, SpO2 98% room air. She reports feeling nauseous, sweating, and moderately anxious. What is the primary concern for this patient? A....