Chamberlain College of Nursing

Problem-basedlearningisamethodologydesignedtohelpstudentsdevelopthereasoningprocessused inclinicalpracticethroughproblemsolvingactualpatientproblemsinthesamemannerastheyoccurin practice. The purpose of this activity is to develop students’ clinical reasoning skills using a case-based learning exercise. Through participation in an online discussion forum, students identify learning issues in a self-directed manner which facilitates learning for the entiregroup. Activity Learning Outcomes Th...

1. Question: Which of the following presents with an insidious onset over months to years? 2. Question: According to the Alzheimer's disease reasoning algorithm, what is the next step for patients without impairment of multiple cognitive functions? 3. Question: Which type of dementia has the highest incidence? 4. Question: Which of the following can present as a single episode of recurrent feeling of pervasive sadness? 5. Question: An elderly patient arrives with her daughter for an appoint...

1. Question: Which type of dementia has the highest incidence? 2. Question: An elderly patient arrives with her daughter for an appointment. The mother reports the daughter will not provide assistance with her activities of daily living. As a result the mother has poor hygiene, has lost weight, and is not taking medications as prescribed. The nurse practitioner diagnoses the patient with which of the following? 3. Question: Which of the following can present as a single episode of recurrent fe...

1. Question: Which diagnosis below refers to hyperglycemic state that does not meet criteria for a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis? 2. Question: Which of the following occurs commonly in Type 2 diabetes? 3. Question: Which of the following laboratory results meets criteria for diagnosis of diabetes? 4. Question: Which “P” is a component of “the 3 P’s” of diabetes mellitus? 5. Question: The nurse practitioner student is reviewing the lab results from an annual exam. The CMP fasting glucos...

1. Question: Which med used as treatment in the maintenance of bipolar disorder? 2. Question: What is a disadvantage of pharmacologic treatment of insomnia ? 3. Question: Periods of increased activity, when the patient did not seem to need to sleep or reports of being very productive and not needing sleep, are symptoms of which of thefollowing? 4. Question: Symptoms of depression, which are distinct to the elderly, include which of the following? 5. Question: The criteria for diagnosing gene...

NR 566 Week 7 Ground Rounds Presentation Peer Responses

NR 566 Week 6 Grand Rounds Presentation Part 1 - MENOPAUSE

1. Question: In addition to methimazole, a symptomatic patient with hyperthyroidism may need a prescription for which of the following medications? 2. Question: A 28-year-old female patient (BMI 28) presents to the clinic for her annual physical with no complaints. Which of the following subjective findings from the history should prompt the clinician to screen for diabetes? 3. Question: Insulin lowers blood glucose by which of the following mechanisms? 4. Question: When methimazole is starte...

1. Question:A 68-year-old female has been just diagnosed with osteoporosis and has been prescribed alendronate (Fosamax). Which of the following should the clinician include in the patient's education? 2. Question: The onset, peak and duration of isophane insulin (NPH) is which of the following? 3. Question: Insulin lowers blood glucose by which of the following mechanisms? 4. Question: Which of the following statements regarding insulin is true? 5. Question: A 28-year-old female patient...

1. Question:A 31-year old female has diarrhea and is wondering if she can take loperamide (Imodium). Which of the following is true regarding loperamide? 2. Question: Which non-pharmacological intervention is an appropriate lifestyle modification for infants and children? 3. Question: Which of the following medications can affect lower esophageal sphincter (LES) tone and worsen GERD symptoms? 4. Question: Which of the following is the mechanism of action for antacids? 5. Question: Which of...