NURS 6521: Advanced Pharmacology Week 6: Neurologic and Musculoskeletal Disorders Sabrina is a 26 year old female who has just been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. She has scheduled an appointment for a follow up with her physician but has several questions about her diagnosis and is calling the Nurse Helpline for her hospital network. As […]
NURS 6521: Advanced Pharmacology Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Systems The gastrointestinal (GI) system is responsible for the digestion and absorption of nutrients from food, and the elimination of waste products. It includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus. The hepatobiliary system, which is closely related to the GI system, includes the […]
NURS 6521: Advanced Pharmacology Week 8: Pharmacology for Psychological Disorders How does an advanced practice nurse determine the best treatment option or pharmacotherapeutic to recommend for patients with psychological disorders? Much like assessing or recommending pharmacotherapeutics for other conditions or disorders, as an advanced practice nurse, you may encounter a patient who presents with a […]
NURS 6521: Advanced Pharmacology Module 1: Foundational Concepts of Advanced Pharmacology What’s Happening This Module? This course is composed of eight (8) separate modules. Each module consists of an overarching topic in which each week within the module includes specific subtopics for learning. As you work through each module, you will have an opportunity to […]
NURS 6521 Advanced Pharmacology Week 2 Essay: Cardiovascular System Week 2: Cardiovascular System Alterations of the cardiovascular system can cause serious adverse events and may lead to death when not treated in a timely and safe manner. Unfortunately, many patients with cardiovascular disorders are unaware until complications appear. In clinical settings, patients often present with […]
