PHARMACOLOGY IN PRACTICE TEACHING AND LEARNING Which of the following are examples of modifiable risk factors for hyperlipidemia? Select all that apply. 1. Weight 2. Diet 3. Postmenopausal 4. Age older than 55 years (women) 5. Age older than 45 years (men)

Briefly discuss the nursing considerations for a patient on lithium therapy

Part III.  I – Case Study “A Football Player’s Nightmare” Objective:  Apply knowledge of skeletal, muscular and nervous physiology to clearly, accurately and logically analyze a case study.  Scenario Brandon Wilkes is a star quarterback and is looking forward to next week’s game when scouts from his top pick school will be attending.  Brandon confided to the coach that he had been depressed recently and last week began feeling weaker in the weight room during training sessions.  The coach explained that he was working hard and he could rest after the season was over.  One minute three seconds before half time, Brandon ran out of the pocket when he couldn’t find anyone open, made it 15 yards before a defender took him down at the knee.  At the hospital, X-rays confirmed a spiral fracture of the tibia and fibula.  As the radiologist examined the pictures, she noticed excessive bone loss in the shaft of the tibia.  Bloodwork came back from the lab and revealed a blood calcium level of…

2 implementations for patient that suffers from pain Patient suffers from pain or the potential of pain related to osteoarthritis, AF, COPD, urinary incontinence, high falls risk and oedema. To ensure patient is able to remain as pain free as possible and to ensure that pain is identified, assessed and managed in consultation with patient.