NUR631 2023 January Week 7 Discussion (dq1+dq2) Latest

NUR631 Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology

Week 7 Discussion

DQ1 Answer the following questions for your discussion response.  Use the format displayed in the "Discussion Forum Sample."

Explain the neurotransmitter dysfunction in a patient with schizophrenia and bipolar disorders.

How would you recognize symptoms and severity of suicide? What would you do if you have a patient reporting suicidal ideation? How would you handle this and what type of resources would you provide?  From a legal perspective, what are you obligated to do as a provider?

DQ2 Answer two of the following discussion questions for your discussion response using the "Discussion Forum Sample."

Many argue that using alcohol, marijuana, or other seemingly "minor" drugs acts as a gateway to stronger, more lethal drugs and addictions. Do you believe there is support for this claim? Support your position from a neurobiology point of view.

From your role as a provider, explain how pain and addiction are a multidimensional public health problem.

Since addicted persons need more and more prescription painkillers or opiates to get the feeling of being "high" or staying "well," what are some consequences they may face?