Module 1 Assignment: Case Study Analysis An understanding of cells and cell behavior is a critically important component of disease diagnosis and treatment. But some diseases can be complex in nature, with a variety of factors and circumstances impacting their emergence and severity. Effective disease analysis often requires an understanding that goes beyond isolated cell […]

Assignment: Pharmacotherapy for Cardiovascular Disorders …heart disease remains the No. 1 killer in America; nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or smoke—some of the leading risk factors for heart disease… —Murphy et al., 2018 Despite the high mortality rates associated with cardiovascular disorders, improved treatment options do exist that can […]

Assignment 2: Ethical and Legal Implications of Prescribing Drugs What type of drug should you prescribe based on your patient’s diagnosis? How much of the drug should the patient receive? How often should the drug be administered? When should the drug not be prescribed? Are there individual patient factors that could create complications when taking […]

First post Discussing a case from previous observation I have in mind an African American female approximately 44 years of age recently diagnosed with uterine cancer, has experience metastasis to bladder and kidneys. Pharmacokinetics explains the absorption and movement of drugs throughout the body and pharmacodynamics are the effects of the drug on the body. […]

FIRST POST Introduction Patient-centered care is rooted in a strong relationship between healthcare providers and patients. It helps providers and patients know one another, understand one another and find the best course of treatment and diagnosis. It empowers patients; instead of making decisions, patients become part of the decision-making process. According to Melynk and Fineout-Overholt […]