N511
Advanced Pharmacology
Module 1
Assignment
Remember to submit your work following the file naming
convention FirstInitial.LastName_M01.docx. For example, J.Smith_M01.docx.
Remember that it is not necessary to manually type in the file extension; it will
automatically append.
Start by reading and following these instructions:
1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the
assignment rubric to help you focus.
2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any
additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional
research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources
carefully.
3. Consider the course discussions so far and any insights
gained from it.
4. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite
your sources if needed, use APA style as required, and check your spelling.
Assignment:
Be sure to note the required essay lengths. Additionally,
each question should have at least one scholarly source other than the
textbook.
Exercises:
Access the FDA?s current and resolved drug shortages and
discontinuations list
(http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/drugshortages/default.cfm). Locate one
drug used in your practice, and discuss the implications of its shortage. What
alternatives are available and what are the similarities and differences
between the two medications? What complications could arise due to a shortage
of this drug?
Athletes addicted to pain medications is an issue often seen
on the news. Discuss how this situation occurs, and what steps can be taken to
resolve the issue.
Professional Development
Choose one drug of abuse, legal or illegal. In an essay
discuss steps for safe withdrawal for the drug, possible medication
interactions, and complications that must be considered in emergency settings
for a patient addicted and overdosed on this drug. Please include at least one
scholarly source other than the textbook.
In an essay, explain what the difference is between a
medication allergy and a medication sensitivity. Then, choose one medication
allergy you commonly see in your practice. What cross-sensitivities could
patients with this medication allergy experience? What potential complications
and reactions could this patient have and what treatment is available? Please
include at least one scholarly source other than the textbook
N511
Advanced Pharmacology
Module 2
Assignment
Remember to submit your work following the file naming
convention FirstInitial.LastName_M01.docx. For example, J.Smith_M01.docx.
Remember that it is not necessary to manually type in the file extension; it
will automatically append.
Start by reading and following these instructions:
1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the
assignment rubric to help you focus.
2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any
additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional
research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources
carefully.
3. Consider the discussion and the any insights you gained
from it.
4. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite
your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.
Assignment:
Be sure to note the required essay lengths. Additionally,
each question should have at least one scholarly source other than the
textbook.
Exercises:
Compile a list of at least 10 herbal medications you have
seen patients taking in your practice. Discuss the rationale for taking each
medication, possible benefits and consequences of taking it, and drugs that it
may interact with. This question can be completed as a grid or an essay.
Compile a list of at least 10 vitamins and minerals,
including the rationale for taking each medication and benefits and
consequences of taking it. Also list any potential complications and drug interactions.
This question can be completed as a grid or an essay.
Professional Development. Each essay-answer should contain
at least one scholarly source other than the textbook.
Choose one type of complementary or alternative (CAM)
therapy and discuss its benefits in preventing and treating disease. Discuss
how the use of this CAM therapy can reduce the need for medications. Research
this therapy on ProQuest or another scholarly database. What does the research demonstrate regarding
its efficacy?
Choose one nutritional supplement you see commonly
prescribed or recommended by medical professionals in your practice. Discuss the reasons why this supplement is
recommended and its method of action. What concerns should you have regarding a
patient taking this supplement? Could the patient overdose and if so what are
the consequences and treatment?
N511
Advanced Pharmacology
Module 3
Assignment
Remember to submit your work following the file naming
convention FirstInitial.LastName_M01.docx. For example, J.Smith_M01.docx.
Remember that it is not necessary to manually type in the file extension; it
will automatically append.
Start by reading and following these instructions:
1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the
assignment rubric to help you focus.
2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any
additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional
research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources
carefully.
3. Consider the discussions and the any insights gained from
it.
4. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite
your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.
Assignment:
Be sure to note the required essay lengths. Additionally,
each question should have at least one scholarly source other than the
textbook.
Exercises:
Discuss causes and consequences of noncompliance with
lithium and possible solutions to noncompliant behaviors.
How does serotonin impact mood, and how do SSRIs improve
depressive symptoms?
Discuss the benefits and risks of local and general
anesthetics.
What is the mechanism of action for propofol? What are the
benefits of this drug? When is its use appropriate? What are the risks?
Professional Development. Each essay-answer should contain
at least one scholarly source other than the textbook.
Discuss the role of dopamine in psychotic alterations. How
does the role of first-generation and second-generation antipsychotics differ?
Please provide an example of at least one of each type and discuss its
mechanism of action.
Discuss the difference in treating chronic and acute pain.
What special considerations does each have? Choose one drug to treat acute pain
and describe how it works physiologically for a specific patient population.
Choose one drug to treat chronic pain and describe how it works physiologically
for a specific patient population. Compare and contrast the two drugs. Could
you use one to treat both types of pain? Why or why not?
N511
Advanced Pharmacology
Module 4
Assignment
Remember to submit your work following the file naming
convention FirstInitial.LastName_M01.docx. For example, J.Smith_M01.docx.
Remember that it is not necessary to manually type in the file extension; it
will automatically append.
Start by reading and following these instructions:
1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the
assignment rubric to help you focus.
2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any
additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional
research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources
carefully.
3. Consider the discussions and any insights gained from it.
4. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite
your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.
Assignment:
Be sure to note the required essay lengths. Additionally,
each question should have at least one scholarly source other than the
textbook.
Exercises:
For each of the following medications discuss causes and
consequences of noncompliance and possible solutions.
Cephalosporins
Corticosteriods
Sulfonulureas (as an adjunct to insulin therapy)
Levothyroxine
Professional Development. Each essay-answer should contain
at least one scholarly source other than the textbook.
Locate two scholarly articles regarding vaccines, one must
be a research study, and neither can be editorials. Use scientific reasoning
and pathophysiologic explanations, along with the two articles, to defend or
refute the use of vaccines in children.
Consider the physiologic alterations in diabetes mellitus.
Discuss at least five medications you might see prescribed for a diabetic
patient. Why would each be prescribed? What is its mechanism of action? What
are the risks and benefits of each medication? What patient education is
needed?
N511
Advanced Pharmacology
Module 5
Assignment
Remember to submit your work following the file naming
convention FirstInitial.LastName_M01.docx. For example, J.Smith_M01.docx.
Remember that it is not necessary to manually type in the file extension; it
will automatically append.
Start by reading and following these instructions:
1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the
assignment rubric to help you focus.
2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any
additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional
research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources
carefully.
3. Consider the discussions and any insights gained from it.
4. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite
your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.
Assignment:
Be sure to note the required essay lengths. Additionally,
each question should have at least one scholarly source other than the
textbook.
Exercises:
For each of the following medications discuss mechanism of
action, causes and consequences of noncompliance, and possible solutions for
noncompliance.
Lasix
beta blockers
diltiazem
digoxin
Professional Development. Each essay-answer should and
contain at least one scholarly source other than the textbook.
Choose four medications that might be used for the treatment
of heart failure. Discuss the pathophysiologic mechanism of action for each
medication, along with side effects and interactions. What are the consequences
of noncompliance with treatment regimens and what patient education is needed?
In commercials for inhalers containing salmeterol, there is
often a warning that it can increase the risk of asthma-related death. Why is
this true and how does it happen? Why is this warning heard in commercials for
all medications containing salmeterol? What patient education is necessary when
prescribing salmeterol inhalers?
N511
Advanced Pharmacology
Module 6
Assignment
Remember to submit your work following the file naming
convention FirstInitial.LastName_M01.docx. For example, J.Smith_M01.docx.
Remember that it is not necessary to manually type in the file extension; it
will automatically append.
Start by reading and following these instructions:
1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the
assignment rubric to help you focus.
2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any
additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional
research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources
carefully.
3. Consider the discussions and any insights gained from it.
4. Create an essay submission and be sure to cite your
sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.
Assignment:
Each response should have at least one scholarly source
other than the textbook.
Exercises:
You are the primary care provider for a 24-year-old male who
has recently been in a car accident. Your patient has been addicted to
prescription drugs since a college football injury at the age of 20, when he
was prescribed narcotics. He has suffered a neck injury in the car accident and
was given narcotic pain medication upon discharge from the hospital. What are
your short term and long term goals for the treatment of this patient? How will
you safely meet these treatment goals?
Professional Development
You are the primary care provider for Mrs. Z, a 70-year-old
female patient who has suffered from chronic back pain for a number of years.
You are well acquainted with this patient, and due to recent changes in
prescription regulations you now see her once a month to renew her narcotic
prescription. Three months ago Mrs. Z?s 17-year-old granddaughter moved in with
her, after a fight with her mother. Z?s granddaughter was a straight-A student
prior to a car accident at the age of 15. She dropped out of high school last
year and spent two weeks in rehab for substance abuse. Mrs. Z states her back
pain has been worse recently, and she seems to be running out of pills before
the end of the month. She is requesting a greater number of pills be
prescribed. What concerns do you have? What questions would you ask Mrs. Z?
What approach would you take with her? How would you help this family?
You are a primary care nurse in a heart failure clinic. Mr.
G presents in the clinic with a three-pound weight gain in the past two days.
Upon assessment, he has pitting edema in bilateral lower extremities. When
you ask him about his regular Lasix regimen, he shows you a plastic bag full of
pills and states that he has so many pills prescribed, he just takes what he
thinks he needs when he feels like he needs it. Included in the bag are
Cardizem, Toprol XL, glipizide, gabapentin, Lasix, multiple vitamins, ginseng
supplements, fish oil supplements, and cinnamon supplements. Where do you
start? How can you coordinate a multidisciplinary approach in caring for this
patient? What patient education is necessary? How can you assist Mr. G in
keeping his medications straight?
N511
Advanced Pharmacology
Module 7
Assignment
Remember to submit your work following the file naming
convention FirstInitial.LastName_M01.docx. For example, J.Smith_M01.docx.
Remember that it is not necessary to manually type in the file extension; it
will automatically append.
Start by reading and following these instructions:
1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the
assignment rubric to help you focus.
2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any
additional recommended resources. Some
answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other
reference sources. Choose your sources
carefully.
3. Consider the discussions and any insights gained from it.
4. Create an essay submission and be sure to cite your
sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.
Assignment:
Each response should have at least one scholarly source
other than the textbook.
Professional Development
Metabolic syndrome is a growing issue in the United States.
Much of this is attributed to a sedentary lifestyle and poor diet choices.
Discuss the pharmacologic treatment of at least five physiologic changes due to
metabolic syndrome. How do these treatments work and what are their risks and
benefits?
Locate one scholarly article discussing the impact of
genetics on at least one pharmaceutical treatment. Summarize the article and
compare its recommendations to current practice.
Many well-intending patients keep their leftover medication,
in case someone needs it in the future. There are a number of reasons why they
may have leftover medication. Discuss some of the dangers involved in this
practice and how a community or public health nurse can educate the public
about these dangers.
N511
Advanced Pharmacology
Module 8
Assignment
Remember to submit your work following the file naming
convention FirstInitial.LastName_M01.docx. For example, J.Smith_M01.docx.
Remember that it is not necessary to manually type in the file extension; it
will automatically append.
Start by reading and following these instructions:
1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the
assignment rubric to help you focus.
2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any
additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional
research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources
carefully.
3. Consider the discussions and any insights gained from it.
4. Create an essay submission and be sure to cite your
sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.
Assignment:
Each qresponse should have at least one scholarly source
other than the textbook.
Exercises:
What is the Strategic National Stockpile, what does it
include, and how and when can it be accessed?
Describe a plan for vector control following a disaster. Why
is vector control necessary?
What do the terms system capacity and emergency preparedness
competency mean? How are they similar? How are they different?
Describe two provisions from the ANA Code of Ethics that may
be in conflict when a nurse is asked to quarantine a patient.
Professional Development
Utilizing Maslow?s Hierarchy of Needs, discuss the concerns
of a public health nurse immediately following a large scale natural disaster.
Discuss at least four main concerns regarding physiological needs, and two
concerns each for safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization
needs.
A 3-year-old boy is rushed to the local emergency department
after ingesting unknown quantities of medication while visiting his
grandparents and cousins. When the child was found in the home by his mother, a
multiday pill container is found nearby with four of the seven-day compartments
open. In the panic and rush, no one is sure how much the child consumed or what
medications were consumed. The little boy is oriented and talking, but drowsy.
While waiting for the rescue squad to arrive, a nurse who lives in the
neighborhood is consulted and recommends that they give the child 15 mL of
syrup of ipecac followed by 240 mL of water. The family locates an old bottle
of ipecac given out by their local pediatrician some years ago to ?have on
hand, just in case,? but the rescue squad arrives before a dose is given. What
potential error was prevented by the timely arrival of the rescue squad? Should
syrup of ipecac be given for accidental poisonings? Why or why not?
N511
Advanced Pharmacology
Module 8
Assignment
Reflection & Artifact
Please consider how you have developed the knowledge,
skills, and attitudes that enable your achievement of the Course Goals listed
in the syllabus. Then write a reflection of minimum of 1000 words describing
how this course has helped you achieve these goals. Finally, chose one
assignment that you feel represents your best learning (artifact) in the
course. Take a few minutes to revise it, according to comments from your
professor. Combine these into one document.
Finally, submit the assignment into the drop-box and save a
copy of it in a folder on your personal computer.