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As noted in the introduction to this week, we are going to explore current topics in the field of information technology. There are many areas in the field, and it continues to grow. In the news there are always articles about individuals and organizations getting hacked or their data stolen. There are just as many…
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In the Western academic world, the presumption is that you do, in some sense, own your words and thoughts; at the very least, you have privileges pertaining to them. The main privilege is to be credited, or cited, for your effort and scholarship. These notions of authorship and ownership, however, are based on cultural expectations.…
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As technology grows and becomes more sophisticated, you—as an IT professional—are presented with new ethical, legal, and social concerns. Everyone involved with technology must understand these concerns. Professional responsibility is an all-encompassing domain that covers everything you do as a professional. Consider all of what your professional responsibility might encompass and to whom you have…
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Bring your own device (BYOD) to work has gained increased popularity and is in use in many organizations. Along with this convenience for employees are some major security issues for cyber security professionals. RESOURCES Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity. Click the weekly resources link to access the resources. WEEKLY…
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Patient: White female, late 40s History: Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Current Medications: Sertraline (Zoloft), self‑reduced dose recently; now titrating back to prior level Provider: New primary care provider in Maryland Subjective Chief Complaint: “My mood and anxiety have worsened since I reduced my medication.” History of Present Illness: Reports daily low…
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Introduction While pharmacological interventions are often used to treat psychiatric and developmental disorders in children and adolescents, nonpharmacological treatments play a critical role in comprehensive care. Many of these interventions are considered “off‑label” in the sense that they are not formally approved by the FDA as medical treatments, but they are widely used in practice,…
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Introduction In pediatric psychiatry, many medications are prescribed off‑label, meaning they are used outside their official FDA‑approved indications. This practice is common because relatively few psychotropic medications have formal pediatric approval, yet children and adolescents experience a wide range of psychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders. Off‑label prescribing relies on clinical evidence, expert consensus, and extrapolation from…
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Introduction Psychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders in children and adolescents present unique challenges for clinicians. Unlike adults, pediatric patients have ongoing brain and body development, which influences drug absorption, metabolism, and response. While many medications are prescribed “off‑label,” a smaller set of psychotropics have FDA approval (“on label”) for specific pediatric indications. These approvals are based…
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NRNP 6665 Week 3 Assignment 1 Prescribing Psychotropic Medications for Children and Adolescents – Detailed Study Notes Introduction Prescribing psychotropic medications for children and adolescents is a complex responsibility for psychiatric‑mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs). It requires balancing clinical evidence, developmental considerations, ethical principles, and family involvement. Week 3 of NRNP 6665 emphasizes the unique…
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Off-label prescribing is when a physician gives you a drug that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved to treat a condition different than your condition. This practice is legal and common. In fact, one in five prescriptions written today are for off-label use. —Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Psychotropic drugs are…