Which antibiotics are usually chosen and why? What are the risks and benefits of these treatments? What patient education is needed in terms of compliance and expectations of medications prescribed?

APharmD#1/#2

One page for Each Section
Locate at least one scholarly source that addresses theses topics in support of your perspective in a 250-word each section

#1Select one commonly acquired over-the-counter (OTC) herbal supplement and give a brief discussion on its mechanism of action. Explain why a patient might seek treatment from an OTC supplement instead of a more effective prescription drug. Identify opportunities the nurse has in educating about, administering, and monitoring the proper use of OTC supplements.

#2 Discuss at least three symptoms caused by physiologic changes and consequences of COPD. Discuss how pharmaceutical treatments are designed to alleviate those symptoms. When are antibiotics appropriate in the treatment of COPD? Which bacteria are most commonly attributed in a COPD bacterial infection? Which antibiotics are usually chosen and why? What are the risks and benefits of these treatments? What patient education is needed in terms of compliance and
expectations of medications prescribed?

Discuss at least three symptoms caused by physiologic changes and consequences of hypertension. Discuss how pharmaceutical treatments are designed to alleviate those symptoms.

APharmD #3/#4

One page for Each Section
Locate at least one scholarly source that addresses theses topics in support of your perspective in a 250-word each section

#3 Discuss at least three symptoms caused by physiologic changes and consequences of hypertension. Discuss how pharmaceutical treatments are designed to alleviate those symptoms. What are the risks and benefits of these treatments? What are potential drug interactions with this these medications? What added therapy would you consider if the patient’s hypertension were complicated by heart failure? What therapies would you avoid? What patient education is needed in terms of compliance and expectations of medications prescribed?

#4 Discuss at least three symptoms caused by physiologic changes and consequences of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Discuss the findings for each type of thyroid disorders; comparing and contrasting symptoms, lab findings, and possible etiologies. Discuss how pharmaceutical treatments are designed to alleviate those symptoms. What are the risks and benefits of these treatments? What are potential drug interactions with these medications?

Discuss at least three symptoms caused by physiologic changes and consequences of Gout and Osteoarthritis. Discuss the findings for each disorder, comparing and contrasting symptoms, findings, and possible etiologies.

APharmD #5/#6

One page for Each Section
Locate at least one scholarly source that addresses theses topics in support of your perspective in a 250-word each section

#5 Discuss at least three symptoms caused by physiologic changes and consequences of GERD and peptic ulcer disease . Discuss the findings for each disorder, comparing and contrasting symptoms, lab findings, and possible etiologies. Discuss how pharmaceutical treatments are designed to alleviate those symptoms. What are the risks and benefits of these treatments? What are potential drug interactions with these medications?

#6 Discuss at least three symptoms caused by physiologic changes and consequences of Gout and Osteoarthritis. Discuss the findings for each disorder, comparing and contrasting symptoms, findings, and possible etiologies. Discuss how pharmaceutical treatments are designed to alleviate those symptoms. What are the risks and benefits of these treatments? What are potential drug interactions with these medications?

List one or two adverse reactions for the selected agent that would cause you to change therapy. What would be the choice for second-line therapy?

APharmA#5

The Shadow Health© Focused Exam: UTI with antibiotic sensitivity
Professional Development: Write a 500-word APA reflection essay of your experience with the Shadow Health© virtual assignment(s). At least two scholarly sources in addition to your textbook should be utilized. Answers to the following questions may be included in your reflective essay:
Would you prescribe any medications at this point? Why or why not? If so, what?
What would be the choice for second-line therapy?
What are the parameters for monitoring success of the therapy?
Discuss specific patient education based on the prescribed therapy.
List one or two adverse reactions for the selected agent that would cause you to change therapy.
What would be the choice for second-line therapy?
What lifestyle changes would you recommend for this patient, in addition to medication?
Describe one or two drug–drug or drug–food interactions for the selected agent.
Assignment Expectations
Length: 500 words essay must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner.
Include a title page and reference page in APA style. These two pages do not count towards the minimal word amount for this assignment.
Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least two (2) scholarly articles, in addition to the textbook, as sources in your essay.
Format: Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document .

Arcangelo, V. P., Peterson, A. M., Wilbur, V., & Reinhold, J. A. (2017). Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice: A Practical Approach (4th ed.). Wolters Kluwer. IBSN: 9781496319968.

Would you prescribe any medications at this point? Why or why not? If so, what? What would be the choice for second-line therapy? What are the parameters for monitoring success of the therapy?

APharmA#6

The Shadow Health© Focused Exam: Pain Management
Professional Development: Write a 500-word APA reflection essay of your experience with the Shadow Health© virtual assignment(s). At least two scholarly sources in addition to your textbook should be utilized. Answers to the following questions may be included in your reflective essay:
Would you prescribe any medications at this point? Why or why not? If so, what?
What would be the choice for second-line therapy?
What are the parameters for monitoring success of the therapy?
Discuss specific patient education based on the prescribed therapy.
List one or two adverse reactions for the selected agent that would cause you to change therapy.
What would be the choice for second-line therapy?
What lifestyle changes would you recommend for this patient, in addition to medication?
Describe one or two drug–drug or drug–food interactions for the selected agent.
Assignment Expectations
Length: 500 words essay must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner.
Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA style. These two pages do not count towards the minimal word amount for this assignment.
References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources
utilized to answer the questions. Include at least two (2) scholarly articles, in addition to the textbook, as sources in your essay.
Format: Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document.
Minimum 4 scholarly resources

Would you prescribe any medications at this point? Why or why not? If so, what? What would be the choice for second-line therapy? What are the parameters for monitoring success of the therapy? Discuss specific patient education based on the prescribed therapy.

APharmA#7

The Shadow Health© Focused: COPD
Professional Development: Write a 500-word APA reflection essay of your experience with the Shadow Health© virtual assignment(s). At least two scholarly sources in addition to your textbook should be utilized. Answers to the following questions may be included in your reflective essay:
Would you prescribe any medications at this point? Why or why not? If so, what?
What would be the choice for second-line therapy?
What are the parameters for monitoring success of the therapy?
Discuss specific patient education based on the prescribed therapy.

List one or two adverse reactions for the selected agent that would cause you to change therapy.
What would be the choice for second-line therapy?
What lifestyle changes would you recommend for this patient, in addition to medication?
Describe one or two drug–drug or drug–food interactions for the selected agent.
Assignment Expectations
Length: 500 words essay must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner.
Include a title page and reference page in APA style. These two pages do not count towards the minimal word amount for this assignment.
References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least two (2) scholarly articles, in addition to the textbook, as sources in your essay.
Format: Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document .

 

What would be the choice for second-line therapy? Why? How does this medication work in the body?Why did you choose this medication? How does this medication work in the body?

APharmA#3

The Shadow Health© Antihypertension Concept Lab
Professional Development: Write a 500-word APA reflection essay of your[1] experience with the Shadow Health© virtual assignment(s). At least two scholarly sources in addition to your textbook should be utilized. Answers to the following questions may be included in your reflective essay:
1. Choose one antihypertensive medication that you would prescribe for patient newly diagnosed with hypertension. Why did you choose this medication? How does this medication work in the body?
2. What would be the choice for second-line therapy? Why? How does this medication work in the body?
3. What are the parameters for monitoring success of the therapy for the first medication?
4. Discuss specific patient education based on the prescribed therapy.
5. List one or two adverse reactions for the selected agent that would cause you to change
therapy.
6. What lifestyle changes would you recommend for a patient with hypertension ?
7. Describe one or two drug–drug or drug–food interactions for the selected agent.

Discuss the medications prescribed during each ShadowHealth© Focused Exam and an alternative for each medication in the case studies.

Create presentation focusing on all medications presented during the Focused Exams in Shadow Health©, and consider an alternative for each condition.
Review the following Shadow Health© Focused Exams assignments:
UTI with Antibiotic Sensitivity
Community Acquired Pneumonia
COPD
Hypertension and Type 2 Diabetes
Pain management
Discuss the medications prescribed during each ShadowHealth© Focused Exam and an alternative for each medication in the case studies. After each case study, you will describe evidenced based practice guidelines for each condition and will briefly share your findings. Your presentation should include:
Prescribed drug:
Name, drug class, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and uses
Diagram mechanism of action in the body
Possible drug interactions and pharmacogeonomic considerations
Monitoring parameters and understanding of success with medication

Explain and give examples of the most notable consequences to individuals and society. List possible treatments and research needs .

Drug Effects Presentation and Discussion

For your presentation, choose a drug of interest, look up appropriate peer-reviewed and authoritative references, and create slides and a script/transcript of your talk using the following general outline or a modified outline of your choice:

Notable psychological or behavioral effects of the drug and symptoms of usage.

Outline the possible mechanism(s) of action. If possible, include which regions of the nervous system are affected, how the drug affects neuronal signaling and/or neurotransmitter function and how these may cause the main effects and side effects.

Explain and give examples of the most notable consequences to individuals and society.

List possible treatments and research needs .

Emphasize the take-home message and value of the information.

 

Describe how your treatment approach will alter brain chemistry and influence behavior. Provide a detailed plan of how the integrated treatment team will address the needs of the client and justify the model of intervention.

Use the format of diagnosing found in Diagnosing Mental Health Disorders. Your paper should synthesize the readings you have completed so far that apply to the topic and should reflect how this synthesis will help you apply what you are learning to your own work in the profession.

At the hospital, Lourdes’ husband explained that they were no longer sleeping together. At home, Lourdes does not play with the kids, and she has not spoken to her parents in months. She is withdrawn, irritable and tends to fall asleep on the couch every night. On more than one occasion, Lourdes had mentioned that her family would be better off if she were dead. The attending physician noted that Lourdes is underweight and has sluggish bowel sounds. He is concerned that the over-use of opiates has slowed her digestion and she may have created narcotic bowel syndrome which could account for some of her pain.

Your essay should include the following:

Diagnose the mental health issue(s) in the case study.
Select and explain your pharmacological treatment approach including the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of the drug(s) you choose.
Include any possible short and long-term side effects of the treatment(s) as well as the necessary referrals.
Describe how your treatment approach will alter brain chemistry and influence behavior.
Provide a detailed plan of how the integrated treatment team will address the needs of the client and justify the model of intervention.