NURS 6630 Psychopharmacology (nurs6630)

1. Explain the difference between positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia, providing examples of each. Positive symptoms include flat affect and avolition; negative symptoms include delusions and hallucinations. Positive symptoms include delusions and hallucinations; negative symptoms include flat affect and avolition. Positive symptoms are always more severe than negative symptoms; negative symptoms are less noticeable. Positive symptoms are related to mood changes; negati...

1. Schizophrenia is characterized by impairments in social functioning, problems working, and substance abuse cognitive skills, executive functioning and memory issues suicidal ideation, metabolic disturbances and muscular difficulties social functioning, problems working, and caring for oneself 2. Which of the following is the most appropriate management of acute psychosis in a patient with schizophrenia? Lithium (Eskalith) Amitriptyline (Elavil) Haloperidol (Haldol)...

1. Explain how derealization and depersonalization might manifest in individuals suffering from anorexia and seizures. What psychological factors could contribute to these experiences? Increased anxiety and altered perception of reality Heightened self-awareness and emotional stability Improved cognitive function and social interaction Decreased stress and enhanced mood 2. Explain how unplanned travel can be a significant factor in the onset of dissociative fugue. What psychologi...

1. Which of the following is a common drawback of downsizing in organizations? Increased employee morale Retention of key talent Survivors become disillusioned Enhanced productivity among remaining staff 2. Which of the following is the major reason for failure among expatriates? a spouse's inability to adapt. a manager's personality. inability to cope with larger responsibilities. distaste for travel. 3. Referral is an example of an: internal source of job...

1. If a new study finds that 80% of schizophrenia patients also have a substance use disorder, how might this change the approach to treatment and support services for these individuals? Treatment should focus solely on schizophrenia symptoms. Support services should be expanded to address substance use issues alongside schizophrenia. Substance use disorder should be ignored in treatment plans. Patients should be treated only for substance use disorder. 2. If a patient exhibits a p...

The Pay Model and Pay Strategy is key to understanding how to design a compensation system that can help an organization achieve success and sustain competitive advantage. How people are paid affects their behaviors at work. Critical in compensation design is thoughtful strategic alignment. Instructions: Using the first two chapters of the Compensation textbook, videos, and additional resources, answer the questions completely. • Describe the objectives of the pay model. Give an example of...

SCMT 508SCMT 508 Write a paper that discusses the contributing factors of negligent hiring and retention an employer can face by using weak or faulty screening practicesAssignment 1 - FaultyScreening PracticesDiscuss the contributing factors of negligent hiring and retention an employer can face by using weak or faulty screening practices.1Negligent hiring is a legal claim by an injured individual against an employer based on idea that the employer did know or should’ve known their employ...

1.Describe the roles and responsibilities of the APRN when prescribing medication.2.Describe the method used to determine what drug therapy to prescribe?3.Discuss responsibilities for patient education and teaching based on the prescribed therapy. 4.Discuss Schedule drugs and prescribing restrictions for each scheduled drug. Roles And Responsibilities of APRN In Medication Prescription1. Describe the roles and responsibilities of the APRN when prescribing medication.Advanced practice r...

Name and discuss four prevention essential health benefits for women that must be covered under the Affordable Care Act. For women in the age range of early adulthood describe:The psychosocial development.As a Nurse practitioner, what you think would be the most appropriate clinical education and clinical interventions you would do on a patient in that age range. Base your answer on most common normal and pathological situations women face in the mentioned age range.Defin...