Comorbidity

Atorvastatin possibly interacts with the mechanism of the Zostavax vaccine by attenuating the immune responses that should occur after administration of the vaccine. Without a proper immune response, there is a decreased antibody production against the varicella zoster virus (VZV). Atorvastatin contains immunomodulating properties that as it inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, it causes a decrease in isoprenoid pyrophosphates. Isoprenoid pyrophosphates are necessary to activate Ras-related GTPases.…

abused. Other children who set fires may be severely disturbed. These individuals are often diagnosed as either psychotic or paranoid, and may even engage in fire setting as a part of a suicide attempt. Pyromania in adults has a high rate of comorbidity with other disorders such as substance abuse disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and mood…

the “baby boomers getting older.” My experience as a nurse taught me that despite developments in modern medicine, there are challenges such as elderly independence and prevention of falls along with the combination of polypharmacy and multiple comorbidities posing as risks. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that 2.5 million people, with ages 65 and older, are treated in the emergency room for fall injuries (Center for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2013).…

proactive approach to anger management (Dilgliani, 2016). This organization encourages all police officers to undertake exercise and relaxation techniques to prevent anger issues. When anger issues are identified, the type of therapy depends on the comorbidity, severity of the problem, any other co–existing mental health disorder and performance at work. The treatment approaches usually include the…

Registered nurses all over the world share one thing in common. The thing that is commonly shared is sometimes or most times having to work a shift with inadequate staffing. This is a growing concern amongst this profession. As nurses we strives to treat our patient in a holistic manner but sometimes fail because we simply do not have the time. Short staffing puts both a strain on nurses and patients alike. Optimal nurse- to- patient ratio has been a great challenge to achieve in almost every…

C.B. needs consuling regarding her disregarding of her social life; prevention is a key factor for a healthy life. She must be engaged and empowered to reduce the risk of developing diseases and other comorbidities. She also needs to be educated and establish a premenstrual pattern, such as keep a diary record of her signs and symptoms for two menstrual cycles. Note the day that her first notice PMS symptoms, as well as the day they disappear. Also be…

chose to write about this disease because numerous members of my family suffer from hypertension, or high blood pressure, and it is especially interesting to me because of the fact that hypertension itself does not display symptoms, however the comorbidity of the disease is what should truly grab people’s attention. Hypertension is known to cause various other illnesses such as diabetes, kidney or heart failure, aneurysms, strokes and vision problems. Ecology…

Describe the problem as told by a healthcare professional For this project I chose to interview two physicians who specialize in the management of stroke patients. Carlene W. Kingston MD is the Stroke Medical Director and Inpatient Neurohospitalist Lead Physician at Novant Health Neurology Specialists in Charlotte, North Carolina. Tommy Thomas MD, PhD is a Neuroscience Critical Care physician at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. The healthcare problem was initially identified for…

Before the gaps left by research and by the programs widely in effect today, the disorders covered must first be properly defined so that schools may more appropriately serve the emotional and mental well-being of the students under Section 504 and IDEA 2004. Section 504 does not specifically list disorders, but only states that any mental disorder that significantly impacts daily functioning is covered (Office for Civil Rights, 2013). IDEA 2004 more clearly defines the disorders, but is also…

This psychological report will examine post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. PTSD is a psychological disorder that is very common in people who have experienced a traumatic event or have a previous mental health disorder. There are different ways to treat it, and different ways to develop the illness. In this report, the following questions will be addressed: What is PTSD? What populations are at higher risk of getting PTSD? Should you take drugs for PTSD? Is there more risk for PTSD than…