What is organizational change and how can it be managed effectively

WG has made it through withdrawal without complications thanks to an appropriate management regimen. She would like to consider pharmacological treatment to maintain abstinence.  Repeat Labs: Her LFTs have normalized now that she has been alcohol-free for the past week.  Past Treatment: She reports taking disulfiram during previous rehabilitation attempts but was unsuccessful, most likely […]

Describe the differences between Naloxone, Naltrexone, and Buprenorphine/Naloxone (Suboxone). • Include the properties of each, their classification, mechanism of actions, onset, half-life, and formulations (routes of delivery). • Please discuss the implications of differences in the clinical setting (including pre-hospital)

HPI: WG is a 41-year-old female who brought herself into the ER last night asking to “detox from vodka.” She tells you she has a long-standing history of alcohol dependence with multiple relapses. She also reports that she has experienced alcohol withdrawal seizures before.  Current CIWA-Ar is 17.  PMH: She denies any past medical history  […]

Mortality rates vary between the Hispanic community and the general population. Discuss the leading causes of death and illness among Hispanic Americans and the options the Advanced Practice Nurse has to overcome the disparity of healthcare for this population.