NURS 6630 Week 8 Assignment 1

NURS 6630 Week 8: Therapy for Patients With Sleep/Wake Disorders

WEEK 8: AT A GLANCE

THERAPY FOR PATIENTS WITH SLEEP/WAKE DISORDERS

INTRODUCTION

NURS 6630 Week 8 Assignment 1

From negative changes in mood to problems concentrating, sleep/wake disorders can have a tremendous impact on patients’ lives. When patients suffer from these disorders, they often seek medical care with the intent of receiving medications to manage symptoms. However, many of the medications used to treat sleep/wake disorders may be addictive, making thorough patient assessments and close follow-up care essential. To prescribe appropriate therapies with patient safety in mind, you must understand not only the pathophysiology of these disorders but also the pharmacologic agents used to treat them.

This week, as you study therapies for individuals with sleep/wake disorders, you examine the assessment and treatment of patients with these disorders. You also explore ethical and legal implications of these therapies. NURS 6630 Week 8 Assignment 1

LEARNING OBJECTIVES for NURS 6630 Week 8 Assignment 1

Students will:

Synthesize concepts related to the psychopharmacologic treatment of patients
Assess patient factors and history to develop personalized therapy plans for patients with sleep/wake disorders
Analyze factors that influence pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes in patients requiring therapy for sleep/wake disorders
Synthesize knowledge of providing care to patients presenting for sleep/wake disorders
Analyze ethical and legal implications related to prescribing therapy for patients with sleep/wake disorders

SHORT ANSWER ASSESSMENT

As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, you will likely encounter patients who suffer from various mental health disorders. Not surprisingly, ensuring that your patients have the appropriate psychopharmacologic treatments will be essential for their overall health and well-being. The psychopharmacologic treatments you might recommend for patients may have potential impacts on other mental health conditions and, therefore, require additional consideration for positive patient outcomes. For this Assignment, you will review and apply your understanding of psychopharmacologic treatments for patients with multiple mental health disorders.

TO PREPARE NURS 6630 Week 8 Assignment 1

Review the Learning Resources for this week. NURS 6630 Week 8 Assignment 1
Reflect on the psychopharmacologic treatments that you have covered up to this point that may be available to treat patients with mental health disorders.
Consider the potential effects these psychopharmacologic treatments may have on co-existing mental health conditions and/or their potential effects on your patient’s overall health.

TO COMPLETE:

Address the following Short Answer prompts for your Assignment. Be sure to include references to the Learning Resources for this week.

In 3 or 4 sentences, explain the appropriate drug therapy for a patient who presents with MDD and a history of alcohol abuse. Which drugs are contraindicated, if any, and why? Be specific. What is the timeframe that the patient should see resolution of symptoms?
List 4 predictors of late onset generalized anxiety disorder.
List 4 potential neurobiology causes of psychotic major depression.
An episode of major depression is defined as a period of time lasting at least 2 weeks. List at least 5 symptoms required for the episode to occur. Be specific.
List 3 classes of drugs, with a corresponding example for each class, that precipitate insomnia. Be specific. NURS 6630 Week 8 Assignment 1

NURS_6630_Week 8_Assignment 1_Rubric

NURS_6630_Week8_Assignment1_Rubric

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome In 3 or 4 sentences, explain the appropriate drug therapy for a patient who presents with MDD and a history of alcohol abuse. Which drugs are contraindicated, if any, and why. Be specific. What it is the timeframe that the patient should see resolution of symptoms? NURS 6630 Week 8 Assignment 1

13 to >11.0 pts

Excellent Point range: 90–100

The response accurately and clearly explains in detail the appropriate drug therapy for a patient who presents with MDD and a history of alcohol abuse…. The response accurately and clearly details which drugs are contraindicated with specific examples…. The response accurately and clearly explains in detail the timeframe that the patient should see resolution of symptoms. NURS 6630 Week 8 Assignment 1

11 to >10.0 pts

Good Point range: 80–89

The response accurately explains the appropriate drug therapy for a patient who presents with MDD and a history of alcohol abuse…. The response accurately identifies which drugs are contraindicated with specific examples…. The response accurately explains the timeframe that the patient should see resolution of symptoms.

10 to >9.0 pts

Fair Point range: 70–79

The response inaccurately or vaguely explains the appropriate drug therapy for a patient who presents with MDD and a history of alcohol abuse…. The response inaccurately or vaguely identifies which drugs are contraindicated with inaccurate or vague examples…. The response inaccurately or vaguely explains the timeframe that the patient should see resolution of symptoms.

9 to >0 pts

Poor Point range: 0–69

The response inaccurately and vaguely explains the appropriate drug therapy for a patient who presents with MDD and a history of alcohol abuse, or is missing…. The response inaccurately and vaguely identifies which drugs are contraindicated with inaccurate examples, or is missing…. The response inaccurately and vaguely explains the timeframe that the patient should see resolution of symptoms, or is missing.

13 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome List four predictors of late onset generalized anxiety disorder.

13 to >11.0 pts

Excellent Point range: 90–100

The response accurately and clearly lists in detail four predictors of late-onset generalized anxiety disorder. NURS 6630 Week 8 Assignment 1

11 to >10.0 pts

Good Point range: 80–89

The response accurately lists four predictors of late-onset generalized anxiety disorder.

10 to >9.0 pts

Fair Point range: 70–79

The response inaccurately or vaguely lists four predictors of late-onset generalized anxiety disorder.

9 to >0 pts

Poor Point range: 0–69

The response inaccurately and vaguely lists four predictors of late-onset generalized anxiety disorder, or is missing.

13 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome List four potential neurobiology causes of psychotic major depression. NURS 6630 Week 8 Assignment 1

13 to >11.0 pts

Excellent Point range: 90–100

The response accurately and clearly lists in detail four potential neurobiology causes of psychotic major depression.

11 to >10.0 pts

Good Point range: 80–89

The response accurately lists four potential neurobiology causes of psychotic major depression.

10 to >9.0 pts

Fair Point range: 70–79

The response inaccurately or vaguely lists four potential neurobiology causes of psychotic major depression.

9 to >0 pts

Poor Point range: 0–69

The response inaccurately and vaguely lists four potential neurobiology causes of psychotic major depression.

13 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome An episode of major depression is defined as a period of time lasting at least 2 weeks. List at least five symptoms required for the episode to occur. Be specific.

13 to >11.0 pts

Excellent Point range: 90–100

The response accurately and clearly explains in detail at least five symptoms for the episode of major depression to occur…. Specific examples provided fully support the response.

11 to >10.0 pts

Good Point range: 80–89

The response accurately explains at least five symptoms for the episode of major depression to occur…. Specific examples provided support the response. NURS 6630 Week 8 Assignment 1

10 to >9.0 pts

Fair Point range: 70–79

The response inaccurately or vaguely explains at least five symptoms for the episode of major depression to occur…. Specific examples provided inaccurately or vaguely support the response.

9 to >0 pts

Poor Point range: 0–69

The response inaccurately and vaguely explains at least five symptoms for the episode of major depression to occur, or is missing…. Specific examples provided do not support the response, or is missing.

13 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome List 3 classes of drugs, with a corresponding example for each class, that precipitate insomnia. Be specific. NURS 6630 Week 8 Assignment 1

13 to >11.0 pts

Excellent Point range: 90–100

The response accurately and clearly lists in detail 3 classes of drugs, with a corresponding example for each class, that precipitate insomnia…. Examples provided fully support the response provided.

11 to >10.0 pts

Good Point range: 80–89

The response accurately lists 3 classes of drugs, with a corresponding example for each class, that precipitate insomnia…. Examples provided support the response provided.

10 to >9.0 pts

Fair Point range: 70–79

The response inaccurately or vaguely lists 3 classes of drugs, with a corresponding example for each class, that precipitate insomnia…. Examples provided inaccurately or vaguely support the response provided.

9 to >0 pts

Poor Point range: 0–69

The response inaccurately and vaguely lists 3 classes of drugs, with a corresponding example for each class, that precipitate insomnia, or is missing…. Examples provided do not support the response provided, or is missing.

13 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Written Expression and Formatting – English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation

5 to >4.0 pts

Excellent Point range: 90–100

Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.

4 to >3.5 pts

Good Point range: 80–89

Contains a few (1 or 2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

3.5 to >2.0 pts

Fair Point range: 70–79

Contains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

2 to >0 pts

Poor Point range: 0–69

Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Written Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list. NURS 6630 Week 8 Assignment 1

5 to >4.0 pts

Excellent Point range: 90–100

Uses correct APA format with no errors.

4 to >3.5 pts

Good Point range: 80–89

Contains a few (1 or 2) APA format errors.

3.5 to >2.0 pts

Fair Point range: 70–79

Contains several (3 or 4) APA format errors.

2 to >0 pts

Poor Point range: 0–69

Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors.

5 pts

Total Points: 75