Opioid crises - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

CPD STATE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED What is the definition of substance abuse? Substance abuse refers to the harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs, leading to significant impairment or distress. How does drug trafficking impact communities? Drug trafficking contributes to increased crime rates, economic instability, and health crises within communities, affecting the overall quality of life. What are common signs ...

NR 500NP Week 6 Assignment; Area of Interest PowerPoint Presentation - Opioid Crises

NR-500 Week 6 Assignment: Area of Interest – Opioid Crises (GRADED)

Anesthesiologists are most likely to abuse this drug - Fentanyl _____________ is a phenomenon whereby perior intermittent (rather than continuous) exposure to the drug results in an enhanced response to later exposure - Sensitization ________________ withdrawal symptoms include increased appetite, decreased heart rate, insomnia and depressed mood. - Nicotine __________ is a medication used to treat alcohol and opioid dependence decrease dependence by decreasing physiological response to...

In this presentation, we will explore the opioid crisis that has become a public health concern in our communities. Nurse practitioners are at a great advantage for helping with this crisis through education and other sources. John’s Hopkins conceptual model is also explored and why it is important for masters prepared nurses to be involved in evidenced-based projects. NONPF developed some core competencies that an NP should posses throughout their career and can be used in relation to the opi...

NR 500NP Week 6 Assignment; Area of Interest PowerPoint Presentation - Opioid Crises

Professional Nursing Concepts: Competencies for Quality Leadership, Fourth Edition takes a patient-centered, traditional approach to the topic of nursing education. An ideal text for teaching students how to transition from the classroom to practice, it focuses on the core competencies for health professionals as determined by the Institute of Medicine (IOM). Completely updated and revised, the Fourth Edition includes coverage of the opioid crisis, Progress Report (2016) for the Future of Nursin...

NR 500NP Week 6 Assignment; Area of Interest PowerPoint Presentation - Opioid Crises

Week 4 Discussion The evolution/transition of healthcare to an incentivized customer service industry has contributed to (at least) two public health crises. The increased need for positive facility and provider reviews have led to an opioid epidemic and the over-prescription of antibiotics directly contributes to the creation of resistant bacteria (Shallcross & Davies, 2014). I believe that as providers it is our responsibility to advocate for what’s best for our patients and our commun...

A severely anxious patient experiencing headaches, palpitations, and inability to concentrate is admitted to a medical floor. Which nursing intervention would take priority? A. Encourage the patient to express feelings. B. Discuss alternative coping strategies with the patient. C. Use a distraction, such as having the patient attend group. D. Sit with the patient, and use a calm but directive approach. - D. Sit with the patient, and use a calm but directive approach. A patient is exhibit...