NRNP 6675 PMHNP Care Across the Lifespan II Week 6: Midterm Exam Question: Which of the following are risk factors for neuroleptic malignant syndrome? Select all that apply Question: Antipsychotic medications provide D2 blockade in the mesocortical pathway causing which of the following effects? Question: Phencyclidine (PCP) and Ketamine exert their unique behavioral effects by…

NRNP 6675 Week 3: Focused SOAP Note and Patient Case Presentation FOCUSED SOAP NOTE FOR ANXIETY, PTSD, AND OCD In assessing patients with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, and trauma and stressor-related disorders, you will continue the practice of looking to understand chief symptomology in order to develop a diagnosis. With a differential diagnosis in mind, you can…

NRNP 6675 Discussion Week 1 : Certification And Licensure   Now that you are in the final course in your program, it is time to turn in earnest to preparing for certification and licensure. You will need to take and pass the national PMHNP certification exam. Once certified, you will then be eligible to apply…

NRNP 6675: PMHNP Care Across the Lifespan II week 2 Assignment 1 Order Instructions Insurance coding and billing is complex, but it boils down to how to accurately apply a code, or CPT (current procedural terminology), to the service that you provided. The payer then reimburses the service at a certain rate. As a provider,…

NRNP 6675 PMHNP Care Across the Lifespan II Week 2   Pathways Mental Health  PSYCHIATRIC PATIENT EVALUATION INSTRUCTIONS Use the following case template to complete Week 2 Assignment 1. On page 5, assign DSM-5-TR and Updated ICD-10 codes to the services documented. You will add your narrative answers to the assignment questions to the bottom…

NURS 6521 Week 10 Discussion: Womens and Mens Health, Infectious Disease, and Hematologic Disorders As an advanced practice nurse, you will likely experience patient encounters with complex comorbidities. For example, consider a female patient who is pregnant who also presents with hypertension, diabetes, and has a recent tuberculosis infection. How might the underlying pathophysiology of…

NURS 6521 Week 11 Assignment: Off-Label Drug Use in Pediatric The unapproved use of approved drugs, also called off-label use, with children is quite common. This is because pediatric dosage guidelines are typically unavailable since very few drugs have been specifically researched and tested with children. NURS 6521 Week 11 Discussion Assignment.   When treating…

Question: The anticoagulant drug that acts as a vitamin K antagonist is:  Question: What is a serious side effect of ibuprofen in the older adult patient? Question: A Nurse Practitioner is conducting an assessment of a patient who has recently had several changes made to her drug regimen. What assessment question most directly addresses the…

NURS 6521 Week 8 Discussion: Decision Making When Treating Psychological Disorders Psychological disorders, such as depression, bipolar, and anxiety disorders can present several complications for patients of all ages. These disorders affect patients physically and emotionally, potentially impacting judgment, school and/or job performance, and relationships with family and friends. Since these disorders have many drastic…

NURS 6521 Week 3 Assignment: Asthma and Stepwise Management Asthma is a respiratory disorder that affects children and adults. Advanced practice nurses often provide treatment to patients with these disorders. Sometimes patients require immediate treatment, making it essential that you recognize and distinguish minor asthma symptoms from serious, life-threatening ones. Since symptoms and attacks are…