Category: Pharmacology

What would be the choice for second-line therapy? Why? How does this medication work in the body?What lifestyle changes would you recommend for a patient with hypertension (in addition to medication)?

APharmA#3

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 (in addition to medication)?

7. Describe one or two drug–drug or drug–food interactions for the selected agent.

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

APharmA#5
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.

How will this program help you understand pharmacology better?Discuss how the medication is absorbed, distributed, and metabolized and excreted by the body.

APharmA#1

1. Regarding the use of shadow health please answer the following questions:

What went well in your assessment?

What did not go so well? What will you change for your next assessment?

How will this program help you understand pharmacology better?

2. Explain what the difference is between a medication allergy and a medication sensitivity. Then, choose one medication allergy commonly seen in 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?

3. Choose at least one herbal supplement/medication you have seen patients taking in your practice. Discuss the rationale for taking this medication, its possible benefits, its consequences of taking it, and possible drug interactions.

Discuss how the medication is absorbed, distributed, and metabolized and excreted by the body.

How does an advanced practice nurse determine the best treatment option or pharmacotherapeutic to recommend for patients with psychological disorders?

Discussion: Comparing and Contrasting Pharmacologic Options for the Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Pharmacology for Psychological Disorders

How does an advanced practice nurse determine the best treatment option or pharmacotherapeutic to recommend for patients with psychological disorders?

This week, you examine types of drugs prescribed to patients with psychological disorders. You also examine potential impacts of pharmacotherapeutics used to treat psychological disorders on a patient’s pathophysiology.

Evaluate patients for treatment of psychological disorders

Analyze decisions made throughout the diagnosis and treatment of patients with psychological disorders

Analyze impacts of pharmacotherapeutics for psychological disorders on patient pathophysiology

Evaluate patients for treatment of generalized anxiety disorder

Analyze decisions made throughout the diagnosis and treatment of patients with generalized anxiety disorder

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

Drug Effects Presentation and Discussion

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. (Mechanisms of action may not be known, so include current speculation and research questions if needed.)

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

List possible treatments and research needs (or other topics of choice).

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

Describe how your treatment approach will alter brain chemistry and influence behavior.

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.

What are some instructions and education you may provide her when taking this medication?With this new medication what patient education/instructions might you share with him based on his new diet?

Medication Classifications

After 5 days, the patient feels better and wants to stop the amoxicillin because it is upsetting his stomach. What is your response?

Since the patient has suffered an upset stomach, he believes he is allergic to amoxicillin.

Would you agree? Explain your response.

Mr. Jones has just recently been prescribed Coumadin for his high blood pressure. He explains to you that since his diagnosis he has been exercising and eating more healthier foods like vegetables, legumes, and salmon. (2pts each)

With this new medication what patient education/instructions might you share with him based on his new diet?

Do to his new diet the patient has been taking omeprazole for his occasional acid reflux and wants to know if he should continue to take it. What is your response

Mrs. Cox presented to the office explaining that it burns when she urinates. You’re thinking about prescribing the medication nitrofurantoin. (2pts each)

When asked if she is currently taking medicine she states that she takes Maalox for her GERD. Can she continue taking Maalox with nitrofurantoin? Why or why not? Would you suggest another type of antacid?

What are some instructions and education you may provide her when taking this medication?

Mrs. Carleton has been diagnosed with congestive heart failure. Her physician orders digoxin 0.25 mg, two tablets stat and then one tablet daily. (2pts each)

Mrs. Carleton asks why she needs to take two tablets now but will only take one daily after that. What is your response?

Mrs. Carleton wants to know how digoxin will help her heart. What do you tell her?

Mr. Brownstone injured his hip and lower back when he fell off his ladder. When OTC medications did not work he was prescribe oxycodone to help ease the pain. (2pts each)

Over the next few weeks he has noticed that he has become constipated. What would you explain to him in regards to these new symptoms and how can he resolve it?

In between doses his wife noticed that her husband would show an increase in restlessness and agitation. She is concerned that her husband is becoming addicted to the meds. Is this true? What would discuss with her?

What does the medication do? Explain in terms a patient can understand.Why has the health care professional prescribed this medication?

Ventolin (Albuterol sulfate)

What class of drugs does this medication belong to? In a few sentences describe the class.

What does the medication do? Explain in terms a patient can understand.

Why has the health care professional prescribed this medication?

What is the most common adult dose and route? Is it by Kg?
Part II- Discuss safety considerations specific to the medication chosen.