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who are considered high risk people? (Ans- elderly, pregnant women, and children HIV/AIDS transmission (Ans- -Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)- Retrovirus that infects cells of the immune system, destroying or imparting their function -Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)- Most advanced stage of HIV infection -unprotected sex, contaminated blood, contaminated needles Influenza virus (Ans- -Acute viral illness caused by the influenza virus-Types A, B, & C -Attacks the respirato...

Cultural Competence (AnsStandards for Practice: -Social justice -Critical reflection -Knowledge of cultures -Cultural competent practice -Cultural competencies in health care systems and organizations -Patient advocacy and empowerment -Multicultural workforce -Education and training -Cross-cultural communication and leadership -Policy development -Evidence-based practice and research Reasons for Cultural Competence (Ans- -Nurses culture often differs from client's-Culturally in...

Nurse Practice Acts (NPAs) (Ans- -Each state develops rules and regulations [laws] to govern the practice of nursing within that state -Written and passed by legislator -American Nurses Association (ANA) and later the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) provide a template for nurse practice acts components of nurse practice acts (Ans- -Purpose of Act -Definition of Nursing and Scope of Practice -Licensure Requirements -Renewal of Licensure -Mandatory Continuing Educa...

Nurse practitioner responsibilities (Ans- taking histories; physical examinations; ordering, performing, interpreting diagnostic test; prescribes medication & treatments; has prescriptive authority; education emphasizing pathophysiology & pharmacology Clinical Nurse Specialist (Ans- prepared for specialty practice; expert clinician; educator; consultant; researcher; administrator nurse anesthetist (Ans- Provides anesthesia and anesthesia-related care on request, assignment, or referr...

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Treating ADHD 1. Discontinuation syndrome with stimulants  Abrupt withdrawal after prolonged use may result in dysphoria, irritability or a rebound in symptoms of ADHD; increase in sleep and appetite reported  If a stimulant is taken in conjunction with an antipsychotic, sudden discontinuation of the stimulant may result in the emergence of extrapyramidal symptoms previously masked by the stimulant’s anticholinergic properties and competition for D 2 receptors  Case of priapism ...

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How does the DSM 5 define a general personality disorder 1 2 What is personality 1 3 What is character 1 4 What is temperament 3 5 What is meant by characterizing the traits of personality disorders as ego-syntonic 3 6 When is a personality disorder diagnosed in an individual under 18 years of age 3 7 What is the usual age of onset for personality disorders 3 Biological Factors of Personality Disorders 4 8 What is “smooth pursuit” of eye movements? What types of individuals exhibi...

Substance Use Disorders 1 Substance use disorder 1 2 Substance intoxication 1 3 Substance withdrawal 1 4 Substance abuse 3 5 What are the DSM 5 course specifiers used related to substance dependence remission 3 6 substances and the page number where remission specifiers can be located 4 7 reward pathway involved in substance abuse 4 8 potential complications of prescribing benzodiazepines to patients with comorbid substance use and mood disorders 4 Alcohol Related Disorders 5 9 alco...

Intellectual Disability: Diagnostic Criteria Intellectual developmental disorder (intellectual disability) is a disorder with onset during the developmental period that includes both intellectual and adaptive functioning deficits in conceptual, social, and practical domains. The following three criteria must be met: A. Deficits in intellectual functions, such as reasoning, problem solving, planning, abstract thinking, judgment, academic learning, and learning from experience, confirmed by...