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 […]

1. A 52-year-old man was recently discharged from the hospital following treatment for atrial fibrillation. He was discharged on Warfarin 5 mg po q day and Amiodarone 200 mg tid. His INR is 8.8. What interaction has occurred with these 2 medications? What changes in his medications would you make? 2. A 44-year-old women is […]

Full citation of selected article Article #1 Article #2 Article #3 Article #4 Why you chose this article and/or how it relates to the clinical issue of interest (include a brief explanation of the ethics of research related to your clinical issue of interest) Brief description of the aims of the research of each peer-reviewed […]

1. Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Definition: EBP is the integration of the best available research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values/preferences to guide healthcare decisions. Purpose: Improve patient outcomes, enhance quality of care, reduce costs, and promote accountability. Historical context: Originated in medicine in the 1990s, now central to nursing practice. 2. The Quadruple […]

Is there a difference between “common practice” and “best practice”? When you first went to work for your current organization, experienced colleagues may have shared with you details about processes and procedures. Perhaps you even attended an orientation session to brief you on these matters. As a “rookie,” you likely kept the nature of your […]