Pharmacology

SCENARIO 1 Donald is a 60 year old male presenting with dyspnea (shortness of br

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SCENARIO 1 Donald is a 60 year old male presenting with dyspnea (shortness of breath), chronic productive cough, wheezing, and fatigue. He smokes 1 pack of cigarettes per day for the last 40 years. Post-bronchodilator FEV1/FVC ratio < 0.70 confirms persistent airflow limitation. What treatment plan would you implement for this patient? What medication(s) would ... Read more

Psychiatric Disorders (Depression, Anxiety, Sleep) Benzodiazepines are commonly

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Psychiatric Disorders (Depression, Anxiety, Sleep) Benzodiazepines are commonly prescribed medications for several indications, including anxiety and sleep disorders. Let’s discuss their use in our health care systems and the impact on our patients. Things to consider might include (just getting you thinking): • Safety: How could the side effect profile affect your patients? • Efficacy: … Read more

For this Assignment, you will choose a vulnerable patient and develop a 2- to 3-

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For this Assignment, you will choose a vulnerable patient and develop a 2- to 3-page Medication Guide for them and their family. In your guide, you will consider their ages, birth-assigned sex, FDA approvals, and considerations for increased or decreased risk for side effects. You will choose the most appropriate medication for each of these … Read more

QUESTION 1 What are some potential indications for the long term use of acid-su

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QUESTION 1 What are some potential indications for the long term use of acid-suppressive therapy and given the above potential adverse events, what would your discussion entail for a patient, who through mutual decision making, is considering long term therapy with a PPI? QUESTION 2 H. pylori infection causes gastritis, PUD, gastric cancer and mucosa-associated … Read more

Computation on Percentage Ionization Directions: Calculate the percent ionizatio

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Computation on Percentage Ionization Directions: Calculate the percent ionization of amobarbital at pH 2.0, 5.5, and 8.0 and determine at what pH the drug is readily excreted. Show all the necessary solutions. (5 points each) 2. Short Essay on Acid-Base Case Directions: Analyze the case given below and evaluate what drug is recommended for this … Read more

Choose a pharmacological agent that has been on the market less than 5 years. R

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Choose a pharmacological agent that has been on the market less than 5 years. Research the literature and obtain two to three resources for current, evidence-based information related to the pharmacological agent.Brochure for nurses- Focus on nurses for literacy level•Key/Relevant Drug Information (30 points/30%)Drug Class •Patient Education Considerations (35 points/35%)Nursing Management •Visual Effects/Creativity (10 points/10%)Graphics … Read more