WK# 3 Schizophrenia
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WK3Schizophrenia.docxPreparing the Discussion
Follow these guidelines when completing each component of the discussion. Contact your course faculty if you have questions.
General Directions
Review the provided case study to complete this week’s discussion.
Include the following sections:
1. Application of Course Knowledge: Answer all questions/criteria with explanations and detail.
a. Select one drug to treat the diagnosis(es) or symptoms.
b. List medication class and mechanism of action for the chosen medication.
c. Write the prescription in prescription format.
d. Provide an evidence-based rationale for the selected medication using at least one scholarly reference. Textbooks may be used for additional references but are not the primary reference.
e. List any side effects or adverse effects associated with the medication.
f. Include any required diagnostic testing. State the time frame for this testing (testing is before medication initiation or q 3 months, etc.). Includes normal results range for any listed laboratory tests.
g. Provide a minimum of three appropriate medication-related teaching points for the client and/or family.
2. Integration of Evidence: Integrate relevant scholarly sources as defined by program expectations:
a. Cite a scholarly source in the initial post.
b. Cite a scholarly source in one faculty response post.
c. Cite a scholarly source in one peer post.
d. Accurately analyze, synthesize, and/or apply principles from evidence with no more than one short quote (15 words or less) for the week.
e. Include a minimum of two different scholarly sources per week. Cite all references and provide references for all citations.
3. NR546 W3 Case Study Discussion Rubric
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NR546 W3 Case Study Discussion Rubric |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApplication of Course Knowledge 6 Required Criteria Answer all questions/criteria with explanations and detail: 1. Select one drug to treat the diagnosis(es) or symptoms. 2. List medication class and mechanism of action for the chosen medication. 3. Write the prescription in prescription format. 4. List any side effects or adverse effects associated with the medication. 5. Include any required diagnostic testing. State the time frame for this testing (testing is before medication initiation or q 3 months, etc.). Includes normal results range for any listed laboratory tests. 6. Provide a minimum of three appropriate medication-related teaching points for the client and/or family. |
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40 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntegration of Evidence 5 Required Criteria Integrate relevant scholarly sources as defined by program expectations: 1. Cite a scholarly source in the initial post. 2. Cite a scholarly source in one faculty response post. 3. Cite a scholarly source in one peer post. 4. Accurately analyze, synthesize, and/or apply principles from evidence with no more than one short quote (15 words or less) for the week. 5. Include a minimum of two different scholarly sources per week. Cite all references and provide references for all citations. |
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