Pathways to Safer Opioid Use Simulation and Reflection
Pathways to Safer Opioid Use Simulation and Reflection
This week, you will complete the Pathways to Safer Opioid Use simulation from the patient perspective and reflect on the experience.
Watch the opening introduction video and then click on the right arrow in the simulation to take you to the role of the patient, James Parker.
Note the decisions you make along with their effects.
Write a 1- to 2-page reflection paper describing the process you went through and the results you got based on the decisions you made as James. This paper must be written in APA format, typed in Times New Roman with 12-point font, double-spaced with 1-inch margins.
NURS570 Advanced Pharmacology
Week 2 Assignment
Pathways to Safer Opioid Use Simulation and Paper
This week, you will proceed through the simulation as James Parker again, but make different decisions to see the different effects they cause.
You will then write a 3- to 4-page paper describing the process you went through and the results in comparison to last week that you got based on the different decisions you made as James. State how James became addicted and what both the patient and the caregivers could have done to prevent this. Provide and integrate at least two scholarly resources within your paper that support prevention of opioid addiction. This paper must be written in APA format, typed in Times New Roman with 12-point font, double-spaced with 1-inch margins.
NURS570 Advanced Pharmacology
Week 2 Assignment
Medication Paper Topic Proposal/Approval
Click the Medication Paper Topic Proposal/Approval link here or in the course menu to submit your medication choice to your instructor.
Please choose a medication that has recently been approved for use (within the last two years) and is widely prescribed within the United States.
Your topic proposal should be 2–3 paragraphs and should include the following items and address the following.
The topic you wish to pursue (1 paragraph)
Describe the medication you wish to explore.
Identify your purpose: Why are you interested in this particular medication? (1–2 paragraphs)
Specifically explain what it is that fascinates you or draws you to this particular medication.
Clearly describe the relevance of this medication in the field today.
Your instructor will leave a comment either approving your choice or discuss another choice with you. Please look back for a response before starting your outline that is due week 4. All topics will be approved by week 3.
NURS570 Advanced Pharmacology
Week 4 Assignment
Medication Paper Outline
The Medication Paper Outline
The purpose of this assignment is to draft and submit a complete, organized, detailed outline of your medication paper in APA format with sources cited and referenced accurately.
Recommended: Before you begin, review the Writing Resources area on your Student Resources tab located on the top menu of your main Blackboard page for examples and review chapters 9, 13, and 14 in A Pocket Style Manual (APA).
Adhere to the following guidelines for drafting and submitting your outline:
Use standard alphanumeric outline format.
Include a rough draft of your abstract.
Include APA in-text citations.
Include an APA formatted reference page.
Include a title page.
Use APA format throughout.
NURS570 Advanced Pharmacology
Week 4 Assignment
Dangerous Drug Interaction Project
Dangerous Drug Interaction Project
This week, you will create an educational item about dangerous drug interactions. Choose two drugs from different categories of drugs that we have studied thus far in the course that can have a dangerous reaction if taken incorrectly. Research the drugs’ interactions with other drugs, including OTC medications, and alcohol. Please note that you may not choose the same drug that you are using for your medication research paper for this assignment.
For this assignment:
Create an educational item that describes/displays the dangers associated with the chosen drugs.
This educational item can be in any format, so be creative. For example, you can create a pamphlet/brochure, a flyer, an infographic, a newsletter, etc. (at least one page)
Also include a one page summary as to why you chose the drugs and how you would use this educational item in practice. Make sure to cite your sources using APA formatting. You should include at least two scholarly sources.
Websites with free software for building creative items that you can then download as a PDF:
Canva
My Creative Shop
Vengage
Lucidpress
Note: WCU is not responsible for these websites. You do not have to use any of them; this is only a list to provide options. You can use any software you have available in which you are most comfortable and can be downloaded as a PDF for assignment submission.
NURS570 Advanced Pharmacology
Week 6 Assignment
Medication Paper Rough Draft
The Medication Paper Rough Draft
The purpose of this assignment is to draft and submit a comprehensive and complete rough draft of your medication paper in APA format. Your rough draft should include all of the research paper elements of a final draft.
Recommended: Before you begin, review the Writing Resources area of the Student Resources tab located in the top menu on your main Blackboard page.
Include the following in your rough draft:
Title page
Abstract
Introduction
Headings
Conclusion
Reference page with a minimum of 5 references and appropriately used in-text citations for each
Visuals: tables, figures, graphs, charts, images, or any other non-text content. (if applicable)?
Footnotes (if applicable)
Appendices (if applicable)
NURS570 Advanced Pharmacology
Week 8 Assignment
Medication Paper Final Draft
The Medication Paper Final Draft
This week, you will submit a paper on a specific medication that has recently been approved for use (within the last two years) and is widely prescribed within the United States.
The medication should have been chosen by you during week 2 and approved by your instructor by week 3.
Your paper must be a minimum of seven pages, not including your title or reference pages. You should include at least five recent references (published within the last five years), and the paper must be presented in APA format (see rough draft requirements in week 6).
The paper must include the following content information:
Manufacturing company
Brand name
Indication
First in class, or not first in class
Common side effects profile
Known contradictions
Make sure you explain the special considerations that your chosen drug has on the unique populations/client groups listed below. Special considerations should include absorption, clearance/elimination, distribution, metabolism half-life, loading dose, route of drug administration, and steady state.
Pediatric Patients
Pediatric patients are not little adults. There are special pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics variations in this patient group. Their reaction to medication can be very unpredictable. Accurate dosing is the key due to their limited body mass.
Geriatric Patients
Geriatric patients have altered pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics responses to medication. The process of aging and disease will change how the body responds to drug therapy. Memory limitations and increased sensitivity to drug therapy may cause unique problems with this population.
Patients With Renal Dysfunction
Many medications are excreted through the renal glands or metabolized and excreted renally. Dosage adjustment is the key in this population. Many agents may cause nephrotoxicity.
Patients With Liver Dysfunction
Liver disease produces alterations in the physiology of the drugs’ pharmacokinetics in the body. Special attention should be given to all drugs used in this client population
Obese Patients
Obese patients have alterations in their pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic response to medication. Many comorbidities and altered nutritional status can be seen as responses to taking these medications. Accurate dosing is paramount.
Pregnancy/Lactation
Pregnancy and lactation can be challenging. Concerns of effects to the unborn fetus must be considered. Will treating the mother harm the unborn fetus or nursing infant?
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