The Nurse Practitioner

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Drug approvals: '09 IN REVIEW

Belavic, Jennifer M.

As healthcare remains one of the hottest topics of the new year, every NP should be aware of the latest treatment options for patients. Here, NPs can find a sampling of some of the most important drugs approved in 2009 as well as their uses and contraindications.

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ARVC: Help prevent sudden death

Andrews, Tracy D.; Cook, Sarah S.; Baumeister, Maurita; Hickey, Kathleen T.

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy is a dangerous condition characterized by a severely thinned and dilated right ventricle. It is crucial for NPs to recognize and treat this disease early to avoid sudden patient death.

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Updated office testing skills for vaginal infections

McCloskey, Cynthia Ricci

NPs must be proficient in the effective diagnosis and treatment of the three most common vaginal infections: vulvovaginal candidiasis or yeast infection, bacterial vaginosis, and trichomonas. To improve outcomes, NPs who see sexually active women of childbearing age in their practice must update their office testing skills.

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