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ASSIGNMENTWeek4.docxASSIGNMENT: CASE STUDIES
Case studies are a useful way for you to apply your knowledge of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamic aspects of pharmacology to specific patient cases and health histories.
For this Assignment, you evaluate drug treatment plans for patients with various disorders and justify drug therapy plans based on patient history and diagnosis.
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity. Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
To Prepare:
· Review the case study posted in “Announcements” by your Instructor for this Assignment
· Review the information provided and answer questions posed in the case study
· When recommending a medication, write out a complete prescription for the medication
· Whenever possible, use clinical practice guidelines in developing your answers when possible
· Include at least three references to support your answer and cite them in APA format.
BY DAY 7 OF WEEK 4
Submit the Assignment.
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Rubric
NURS_6521_Week4_Assignment_Rubric
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScenario 1: Appropriate medication is prescribed or changed. Rationale provided and includes current literature to support decision. All aspects of the patient history are considered in making the medication selection. |
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15 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScenario 1: Written medication orders include all 5 aspects required for a valid order. The order is complete, accurate, and appropriate. |
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3 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScenario 1: References for the scenario are within past 5 years and include the appropriate clinical practice guideline if applicable. |
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4 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScenario 1: Written Expression and Formatting - English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation |
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3 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScenario 2: Appropriate medication is prescribed or changed. Rationale provided and includes current literature to support decision. All aspects of the patient history are considered in making the medication selection. |
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15 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScenario 2: Written medication orders include all 5 aspects required for a valid order. The order is complete, accurate, and appropriate. |
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3 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScenario 2: References for the scenario are within past 5 years and include the appropriate clinical practice guideline if applicable. |
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4 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScenario 2: Written Expression and Formatting - English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation |
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3 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScenario 3: Appropriate medication is prescribed or changed. Rationale provided and includes current literature to support decision. All aspects of the patient history are considered in making the medication selection. |
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15 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScenario 3: Written medication orders include all 5 aspects required for a valid order. The order is complete, accurate, and appropriate. |
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3 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScenario 3: References for the scenario are within past 5 years and include the appropriate clinical practice guideline if applicable. |
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4 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScenario 3: Written Expression and Formatting - English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation |
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3 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScenario 4: Appropriate medication is prescribed or changed. Rationale provided and includes current literature to support decision. All aspects of the patient history are considered in making the medication selection. |
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15 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScenario 4: Written medication orders include all 5 aspects required for a valid order. The order is complete, accurate, and appropriate. |
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3 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScenario 4: References for the scenario are within past 5 years and include the appropriate clinical practice guideline if applicable. |
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4 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScenario 4: Written Expression and Formatting - English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation |
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3 pts |
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Total Points: 100 |
