Treatment Recommendations for Major Depressive Disorder in Older Adults Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in older adults presents unique challenges due to age-related physiological changes, comorbidities, and potential drug interactions. This paper examines evidence-based treatments for MDD in the geriatric population, including an FDA-approved drug, an off-label medication, and a nonpharmacological intervention. FDA-Approved Drug: Sertraline Sertraline, […]

NURS-4015-01 Population and Community Health Nursing One mechanism of beginning to gain familiarity with determinants of health within a community is to perform a windshield survey. This can be accomplished by either driving or walking through your community of interest (My community of interest for practicum setting is People with developmental disability that lives in […]

A nurse is caring for a client prescribed acetaminophen as needed for pain relief. The nurse knows acetaminophen should not exceed 4 grams per day. Name three (3) manifestations of toxicity the nurse should monitor for. Suggested Pharmacology Learning Activity: Pain Medications A client has been receiving IV paclitaxel for the past week for treatment […]