What is the impact of a lack of availability or access to needed cancer medication during disasters and emergency management? What can be done to mitigate these concerns? What is the role of the nurse within a multidisciplinary team during times of disaster response for this population?
Discussion Question 1: Metabolic syndrome is an increasing issue in the US. What factors contribute to development of the syndrome, who is more at risk for this syndrome, and how does this syndrome intersect for higher rates of obesity and the development of increase risks of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes? What pharmacology intervention and interprofessional input may help control aspects of metabolic syndrome?
