Tuberculosis: Infection Treatment and Prevention

Choose one of the following infectious diseases: Influenza A (H1N1) virus Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium difficile Tuberculosis, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome or Hepatitis B. Describe its chain of infection., Identify vulnerable populations. Where is it endemic? Is it currently an epidemic? Pandemic? Support your position., Does herd immunity apply? What are the current treatments for […]
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Psychoanalysis and Ego Psychology

Identify and contrast which theorist developed psychoanalysis and psychoanalytical therapy?, Compare and contrast classical psychoanalysis with ego psychology theorists., How are their views similar? How are they different?, What are the expectations of clients who participate in “classical’ or “traditional” psychoanalysis and what is the role of the therapist in this therapeutic approach (and why)?, […]
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Adlerian Theory and Psychotherapy

Who developed the Adlerian theory? What is the Adlerian therapy approach? , Discuss the stages of his therapy the importance of his thoughts on birth order?, Discuss areas where the Adlerian approach to therapy can be applied (that is what disorders can it be used to treat?)., What are the strengths and weaknesses of the […]
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Choice Theory and Therapeutic Approaches

Choice Theory and Therapeutic Approaches Who developed choice theory? What is choice therapy?, What is the theoretical underpinning of reality therapy. What are the stages of reality therapy?, Explain the concept and clinical implications of total behavior? Describe the role of social action in therapy?, How is feminist theory applicable to group work? Is there […]
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Existential Therapy and Meaning

Existential Therapy and Meaning Identify and contrast who developed the existential theory?,  What is the existential therapy approach?  Describe and contrast the following key concepts of the existential approach:, 1. Self-awareness 2. Freedom and responsibility, 3. Intimacy and isolation 4. Meaning in life. 5. Death anxiety,  Authenticity. Describe the stages? What are the therapeutic goals […]
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Humanistic Theory and Person-Centered Therapy

Humanistic Theory and Person-Centered Therapy Identify and contrast key theorist that developed humanistic theory? ,Examine the key concepts and principles of motivational interviewing and the stages of change? Discuss the contributions and shortcomings of the person-centered approach to understanding and working with diversity? ,Identify contributions and limitations to the person-centered approach? Which mental health diseases […]
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Psychotherapy and Medication Effectiveness Comparison

Psychotherapy and Medication Effectiveness Comparison While this course addresses foundational knowledge and skills needed for the nurse psychotherapist it did not begin with an essential question- what evidence exists for the biological foundation of psychotherapy?, For this assignment you will develop a 5-8-page paper in which you explore the biological foundation of psychotherapy. As this […]
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Client Feedback and Multicultural Counseling

Client Feedback and Multicultural Counseling For this assignment you will consider the approaches to psychotherapy that you have learned about in this course and examine how you can develop an integrative perspective to psychotherapy. You will do this in an 8-10-page paper in which you will address the following: Examine the concept of “session feedback” […]
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Politics and Economics in Healthcare

Politics and Economics in Healthcare For this assignment you will consider the approaches to psychotherapy that you have learned about in this course and examine how you can develop an integrative perspective to psychotherapy. You will do this in an 8-10-page paper in which you will address the following, Define psychotherapy integration and why it […]
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Comprehensive Assessment and Treatment Planning

Comprehensive Assessment and Treatment Planning A client is referred to your clinic following an inpatient hospitalization for treatment of opioid use disorder., The client complains of depression anxiety panic attacks and insomnia., How would you determine what the “actual” issue is with this client?, Discus the role of comprehensive assessment in the differential diagnosis with […]
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Differences Among Personality Disorders

Differences Among Personality Disorders Describe the differences between borderline personality disorder narcissistic personality disorder and antisocial personality disorder?  Discuss the role of comprehensive assessment in the diagnosis of a personality disorder with emphasis on how you would approach this assessment. Include a discussion of contrast in DSM-5 criteria and how it can help you to […]
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Psychotropic Drugs and Receptor Mechanisms

Psychotropic Drugs and Receptor Mechanisms Describe how the cytochrome P450 enzyme system can be a target for psychotropic drugs. Compare and contrast partial agonists with inverse agonists., What is the difference? Describe the monoamine transporters as targets of psychotropic drug effects. Compare and contrast ligand-gated ion channels inotropic receptors and ion-channel-linked receptors. Purpose: The purpose […]
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Schizophrenia Symptoms and Antipsychotic Effects

Schizophrenia Symptoms and Antipsychotic Effects Describe schizophrenia in terms of negative symptoms and the postulated underlying neuronal circuitry responsible for negative symptoms. How do antipsychotics cause prolactin elevation and what are the consequences of elevated prolactin levels? Can this be treated without cessation of antipsychotic therapy? If so how? What is the link between a […]
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Anxiety Disorders Treatment Options

Anxiety Disorders Treatment OptionsCompare and contrast treatment options for two anxiety disorders, (choices include generalized anxiety disorder panic disorder social anxiety disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder)., What should we consider before prescribing controlled substances and how should these be monitored when prescribed? Purpose: The purpose of required threaded discussions is an interactive dialogue among instructors […]
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ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment Approach

ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment Approach Describe the diagnostic criteria for, ADHD and the purported neuronal circuitry responsible for deficits in attention and hyperactivity., Discuss the use of noradrenergic treatments for, ADHD with an emphasis on the underlying neurobiology associated with the use of this class of agents., When is it appropriate to start with a […]
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Acetylcholine in Alzheimer’s Treatment

Acetylcholine in Alzheimer’s Treatment Discuss acetylcholine as a target for disease-modifying treatment in Alzheimer’s disease., Describe first-line agents of therapy and when is/ or is it ever appropriate to use antipsychotics?  Purpose: The purpose of required threaded discussions is an interactive dialogue among instructors and students to assist the student in organizing integrating applying and critically appraising […]
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Understanding Alcohol and Opiate Addiction

Understanding Alcohol and Opiate Addiction Describe the diagnostic criteria for alcohol and opiate use disorder and, Discuss the underlying neural circuitry believed to be involved in this disorder., Please discuss mediation treatment options first-line treatments and the neurobiology behind how they work. Purpose: The purpose of required threaded discussions is an interactive dialogue among instructors […]
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Infant Vomiting and Urgent Assessment

Infant Vomiting and Urgent Assessment Mr. and Mrs. B arrive at in the urgent care clinic with their 6 week old infant S.B. As the practitioner you ask the couple why they have brought SB to the clinic., Mrs. B states “My baby breastfed well for the first couple of weeks but has recently been […]
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Pain Theory in Clinical Practice

Pain Theory in Clinical Practice Discussions play an integral role in monitoring your course participation throughout the term., You should check back to the weekly discussions multiple times throughout the week to engage in the discussion with your professor and peers., Participation is only counted during the week in which this discussion is assigned., Be […]
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