Evaluating a stock

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Evaluating a stock

1. You are evaluating a stock that is currently selling for $45 per share. Over the investment period, you think that the stock price might go down 15% or go up 15%. There is a call option available on the stock with an exercise price of $50. Answer the following questions about hedging your position in the stock. Assume that you will hold one share, and the risk-free rate is 5%.

A) What is the hedge ratio? How much would you borrow to purchase the stock? What is the amount of your net investment in the stock?

B) Complete the table below to show the value of your stock portfolio at the end of the holding period.

Scenario Low Stock Price High Stock Price

Value of Stock at Year End

Repayment of Loan

Value of Call Position

Total

C) How many call options will you combine with the stock to construct the perfect hedge? Will you buy the calls or sell the calls?

D) What must the price of one call option be? And put option?

2. Use the Black-Scholes to find the value of a call option on the following stock.

Time to expiration 2-month

Standard deviation  30% per year

Exercise price  $40

Stock price  $45

Interest rate  4%

What is the value of the put option with the same strike price?

Political campaign advertisements

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Political campaign advertisements

Thesis statement that you are defending (be sure to refer back to your thesis at the end of your paragraph):Political campaign advertisements should be required to be truthful and accurate.Topic sentence (use exactly as it is to start your paragraph):Political candidates use the brain’s own power of forgetting to spread and reinforce false rumors about the opposition. “Even if they do not understand the neuroscience behind source amnesia, campaign strategists can exploit it to spread misinformation. They know that if their message is initially memorable, its impression will persist long after it is debunked.

Note

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Determinants in health disparities

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Determinants in health disparities in Fresno

Answer the following question submit to Turnitin

1. What are the main determinants in health disparities in Fresno and how can these be modified to improve health status in society?

Note

(at least 350 words total) using the information below about Fresno. USE APA format with 2 references

http://www.healthyfresnocountydata.org/index.php?module=indicators&controller=index&action=dashboard&alias=disparities

PPT presentation

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PPT presentation

PPT presentation with speaker notes  attention deficit disorder -peds – discuss 3 most common related problems or associated differential diagnoses and treatments for each

The instructions actually say “discuss 3 most common related problems or associated differential diagnoses,” so for your topic, it would be 3 most common related problems related to ADHD, so 3 common problems that NPs see with children who have ADHD. For example, medication noncompliance or violent outbursts and treatment for each

Note

Your presentation should include an overview of the health problem identified, an in-depth review of the associated anatomy and physiology, an overview of treatment methodologies, and information related to the needs of the patient and/or family related to the problem. Your presentation should be prepared in PowerPoint, and recorded with voice over narration.

 

effects of chronic stress

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Pathophysiology Case Study

Linda is a 21 year old single mother.On the way to work she drops off her 3 years old at a community day care center and picks her up  on the way home . Because her income is low , Linda works a second job  from home in the evening and rarely goes out for social interaction . For the last several days her daughter  has been sick with influenza so Linda has stayed awake throughout the night to care for her. One morning while preparing her daughter’s breakfast , Linda realized they had run out of milk and bread again.

Linda started to cry.

Questions:

1. One of the effects of chronic stress is an impaired immune response. What are the physiological mechanisms that will make Linda particularly prone to contracting her daughter’s illness?

2. Assuming the stressors are the same, how is it that someone might react differently than Linda? From what you know  of her history , what are some factors affecting Linda’s ability to cope both physically and psychologically?

3.What are the signs and symptoms that would distinguish a person with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder from an individual like Linda.

Week 3: Assignment 1: Sensory Activity Worksheet

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Week 3: Assignment 1: Sensory Activity Worksheet

Sight Activity

Supplies Needed

  • Sunglasses or glasses. Place a small amount of Vaseline (or lotion) on the lens of the sunglasses/glasses. Do not over apply.
  • Textbook
  • Pen or pencil

 

Activity Description

Imagine you are in class and you have just been told of a pop quiz. You will be allowed to use your textbook but you only have 5 minutes to complete the quiz. Put on the sunglasses and complete the following fill-in-the blank quiz (answers really are in your textbook)

  1. Among the most significant age-related changes is lowered efficiency of gas exchange and reduced ability to handle ________________.
  2. The most significant age-related changes in the arteries are reduced _______________ and _________________.
  3. In normal aging, the heart valves separating the chambers _______________ and ______________ as a result of lipid deposits and collagen cross-linking.

 

Answer the Sight Activity Reflection Questions:
1.      Was the activity easy or difficult for you? Why? (provide a rationale)
 
2.      List 3 thoughts or feelings you experienced when you were looking up the answers.
A.

B.

C.
3.      Describe 3 thoughts/feelings you experienced in this exercise due to the time constraints (i.e., pressure to finish on time).
A.

B.

C.

 

Hearing Activity

Supplies Needed

  • The “Unfair Hearing Test” audio file located under the Module 3 Assignment just above where you retrieved this document (click on the audio file). There are two versions (both are the same) because some browsers work better with one file format than others.

 

Activity Description

As you listen to the sounds on the audio file, write down (or type) what you hear being said. The tape will go through the words three times, simulating different levels of hearing loss each time (Series A, series B, series C). Do not worry about not being able to hear everything clearly, that is the point. If you do not hear anything or have no guess, place a “?” in the box but make sure something is in every box.

 

Series A Series B Series C
1. 1. 1.
2. 2. 2.
3. 3. 3.
4. 4. 4.
5. 5. 5.
6. 6. 6.
7. 7. 7.
8. 8. 8.
9. 9. 9.
10. 10. 10.

 

 

Answer the Hearing Activity Reflection Questions:
4.      Compare the words you heard to the key below. How many and which words did you hear correctly?
 
5.      As the nurse, provide two explanations of what this would mean while teaching an elderly patient about their Digoxin dosage.
A.

B.
6.      In a situation where you are the patient with hearing loss, describe two compensatory methods you could use in a conversation in which you are receiving discharge instructions if you could understand only about a quarter of the words? (The person speaking to you does not know you have hearing loss.)
A.

B.

 

** Unfair Hearing Test Answer Key:

 

  1. Fill
  2. Catch
  3. Thumb
  4. Heap
  5. Wise
  6. Wedge
  7. Fish
  8. Shows
  9. Dead
  10. Juice

 

 

 

 

Smell/Taste Activity

Supplies Needed

  • Chocolate kiss candy (or some other piece of chocolate). If you do not like chocolate (or are allergic) please choose something edible that you enjoy the taste and smell of for this activity.

 

Activity Description

Unwrap or open the candy. Now pinch your nostrils closed while eating the candy. Describe the taste. Because you can’t smell the chocolate, it should taste different. This is similar to what happens as we age. When we can’t smell the food, it doesn’t have the same appealing taste, either.

 

Answer the Smell/Taste Activity Reflection Questions:
7.      Identify 2 implications this could have for individuals regarding diet and nutrition?
A.

B.
8.      Provide 3 methods of how this activity will help you relate to older people in real-life situations?
A.

B.

C.
9.      Explain how loss of taste and smell affect how older individuals interact with others socially.
Smell:

Taste:

 

 

 

Touch and Dexterity Activity

Supplies Needed

  • transparent tape • deck of playing cards
  • gloves                         • 12 inches of ribbon or string
  • coin purse with coins/change • amber or yellow glasses
  • medicine bottle with colored buttons (or candy)

 

Activity Description

Place transparent tape around each of your upper finger joints so your fingers will feel stiff. Place a glove on each hand so you feel as if you have a reduced sense of touch. Once you have the transparent tape and gloves on your hands, complete up to four routine tasks. The tasks include:

  1. Tie the ribbon into a bow.
  2. Use the coin purse to count out change for an item.
  3. Shuffle cards.
  4. Open a medicine bottle. Count out two pills (buttons, etc.).

 

Answer the Touch and Dexterity Activity Reflection Questions:
10.  List 3 sensations you felt during these activities?
A.

B.

C.
11.  Were the routine tasks easy/difficult for you? Explain your feelings.
 
12.  List 2 methods these activities help you relate to older people in real-life situations
A.

B.

 

Fresh Dog Treats

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MBA 565 Final Exam Questions

Scenario:
Fresh Dog Treats
Fresh Dog Treats is a newly developed company that is focusing on catering to the premium pet market. Specifically, the company is creating gourmet/organic grain-free fresh dog treats. While these treats are similar to some treats offered on the market currently by such companies as FreshPet, one of the biggest differences is the packaging approach. One of the limitations to FreshPet products is the product must be refrigerated in the store, which limits the number and types of retailers that will adopt the product. Most stores do not want to put a refrigeration unit in the middle of their pet food aisle.
Fresh Dog uses aseptic packaging that only requires the product to be refrigerated after opening. This will allow the product to be displayed in the normal pet aisle without the requirement of the refrigeration unit. As the company progresses forward with this product, there are several marketing issues that have not been resolved.
Your task is to assist them in this decision-making process. Please respond to the following decision points for the company:

Questions:
As a marketing consultant, you need to address the following questions for management:

a: Identify for this product a specific target market group they should focus on. In your description of the target market, you also need to address where you believe this group of individuals would most likely purchase (type of retailer) this type of dog treat. Provide detail around their demographics, geographics and psychographics.
b: After calculating the cost of goods sold, the company has determined that the cost per 8-ounce bag of treats is approximately $2.97. The company desires a 40 percent contribution margin on each package sold. They also know that most wholesalers in this industry use a 32% mark-up and many retailers maintain a 25% mark-up as well. Following this channel and based solely on the calculations, what will be the price that the normal retailer will charge for the product? Reflecting on the psychological aspects of pricing and specific pricing tactics theories, what would your final price recommendation be? Support your answer.
c: Design for the company an appropriate promotional campaign for this product based upon your described target market. Be specific in your discussion. Be sure to address the influence of the brand will have on this component of the marketing strategy. Discuss your message and the type of sales promotion and/or media you would use.
d: Discuss how the aspects of differentiation and positioning will impact the acceptance of this product by the desired target market. What must the company consider in terms of its products and the competitor products when entering the market?

e: Create a slogan for the business, less than 20 words, which captures the essence of the brand. Explain your rationale for the slogan. Then show how it should be incorporated within the brand image and integrated marketing communication plan.
Week 8 – Final Exam Criteria Total Points Possible Total Points Earned
Use the template provided – if not used minus 10 points. Create a formal APA paper that you complete individually. A minimum of 1000-words. Content is Masters-level quality.
Written Assignment Requirements followed.
Turnitin Score must be under 25% – resubmit if higher. Minus points if over 25%. 60
References – minimum of three MARKETING JOURNAL peer-reviewed authored sources – worth ten points each.
References must be cited within the paper and the reference page and in-text citations must match 100% in order to earn the points for these sources. 30
APA format – 7th Edition APA Manual 10
100

Use the template provided. Create a formal APA paper that you complete individually. A minimum of 1,000-words and a minimum of three peer-reviewed sources. Follow Written Assignment Requirements.
Follow the template precisely as provided. Include an Introduction and Conclusion to this Final Exam and the subject headers for the questions are simply, Question # 1, Question # 2, etc. Do not write out the questions.

Foundational Neuroscience

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Psychopharmalogical Approaches to Treat Psychopathology

Discussion: Foundational Neuroscience
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, it is essential for you to have a strong background in foundational neuroscience. In order to diagnose and treat patients, you must not only understand the pathophysiology of psychiatric disorders but also how medications for these disorders impact the central nervous system. These concepts of foundational neuroscience can be challenging to understand. Therefore, this Discussion is designed to encourage you to think through these concepts, develop a rationale for your thinking, and deepen your understanding by interacting with your colleagues.
For this Discussion, review the Learning Resources and reflect on the concepts of foundational neuroscience as they might apply to your role as the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in prescribing medications for patients.
Post a response to each of the following:
1. Explain the agonist-to-antagonist spectrum of action of psychopharmacologic agents, including how partial and inverse agonist functionality may impact the efficacy of psychopharmacologic treatments.
2. Compare and contrast the actions of g couple proteins and ion gated channels.
3. Explain how the role of epigenetics may contribute to pharmacologic action.
4. Explain how this information may impact the way you prescribe medications to patients. Include a specific example of a situation or case with a patient in which the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner must be aware of the medication’s action.

Required Media

http://neuroanatomy.ca/videos.html
Discussion Rubric
Thoroughly responds to the Discussion question(s).
Is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources.

Note

No less than 75% of post has exceptional depth and breadth.
Supported by at least three current credible sources.

Foundational Neuroscience

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Psychopharmalogical Approaches to Treat Psychopathology

 

Discussion: Foundational Neuroscience

As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, it is essential for you to have a strong background in foundational neuroscience. In order to diagnose and treat patients, you must not only understand the pathophysiology of psychiatric disorders but also how medications for these disorders impact the central nervous system. These concepts of foundational neuroscience can be challenging to understand. Therefore, this Discussion is designed to encourage you to think through these concepts, develop a rationale for your thinking, and deepen your understanding by interacting with your colleagues.

For this Discussion, review the Learning Resources and reflect on the concepts of foundational neuroscience as they might apply to your role as the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in prescribing medications for patients.

Post a response to each of the following:

  1. Explain the agonist-to-antagonist spectrum of action of psychopharmacologic agents, including how partial and inverse agonist functionality may impact the efficacy of psychopharmacologic treatments.
  2. Compare and contrast the actions of g couple proteins and ion gated channels.
  3. Explain how the role of epigenetics may contribute to pharmacologic action.
  4. Explain how this information may impact the way you prescribe medications to patients. Include a specific example of a situation or case with a patient in which the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner must be aware of the medication’s action.                                      

Required Media

http://neuroanatomy.ca/videos.html

Discussion Rubric

Thoroughly responds to the Discussion question(s).
Is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources.

Note

No less than 75% of post has exceptional depth and breadth.
Supported by at least three current credible sources.

 

 

historical definitions

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historical definitions

Part one: Describe the different historical definitions, causal explanations, and responses to white collar crime
Part two: Apply anomie theory to white collar crime
Part three: Analyze the interactional contexts in which white collar crimes most often occur
Part four: Explain the ways in which white collar offenders manage the stigma of white collar crime

Relevance: the ideas expressed indicate that the student has read and comprehended the assigned material.
Clarity, coherence: the ideas are stated clearly and coherently.
Critical thinking: there is evidence that the student has adequately analyzed, synthesized, and evaluated the assigned material.

Note

Poses a question for discussion: the posting articulates a question for discussion that pertains to the assigned material.
Spelling, grammar: the posting must meet university-level standards of spelling and grammar.
Length: each submission must be no less than 250 words in length; there is no maximum length.The word count must be listed at the end of each post.