Module 3 Discussion

 Drug Therapy & Treatments for Cardiovascular and Hematologic Disorders

Based on Module 3: Lecture Materials & Resources and experience, please  answer the following questions:

Describe the goals of drug therapy for hypertension and the different antihypertensive treatment. 

Describe types of arrhythmias and their treatment

Discuss Atrial Fibrillation

Discuss types of anemia, causes, symptoms, and treatment options

Submission Instructions:

Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in the current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.

Each question must be answered individually as in bullet points. Not in an essay format. 

Example: Question 1, followed by the answer to question 1; Question 2, followed by the answer to question 2; and so forth. 

You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.) 

Your response should be at least 150 words.

All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.

Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.

You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date. 

Module 3 Assignment

For this week, please present a draft/outline of your PowerPoint project (see Module 5 Assignment).

Submission Instructions:

Complete and submit by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.

Late work policies, expectations regarding proper citations, acceptable means of responding to peer feedback, and other expectations are at the discretion of the instructor.

You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.

Module 4 Discussion

 Treatments for Respiratory Disorders 

Based on Module 4: Lecture Materials & Resources and experience, please answer the following questions:

Describe causes of Upper respiratory infections and drug therapy 

Discuss triggers of asthma and treatment options

Discuss corticosteroids 

Describe chronic bronchitis and treatment options

Submission Instructions:

Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in the current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.

Each question must be answered individually as in bullet points. Not in an essay format. 

Example: Question 1, followed by the answer to question 1; Question 2, followed by the answer to question 2; and so forth. 

You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.) 

Your response should be at least 150 words.

All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.

Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.

You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date. 

Module 4 Assignment

Draft of Script for PowerPoint Presentation

Next week you will be presenting your drug of choice. Draft a script of how you plan to narrate your PowerPoint presentation.

Submission Instructions:

Complete and submit by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.

Late work policies, expectations regarding proper citations, acceptable means of responding to peer feedback, and other expectations are at the discretion of the instructor.

You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.

Module 5 Discussion

 Treatments for Gastrointestinal & Endocrine Disorders 

Based on Module 5: Lecture Materials & Resources and experience, please answer the following questions:

Describe diagnostic criteria for nausea and vomiting and treatment recommendations

Discuss symptoms of GERD, complications, and drug management

Compare and contrast Crohn's disease and Ulcerative colitis

Discuss Diabetes, its causes, symptoms, and treatment 

Submission Instructions:

Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in the current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.

Each question must be answered individually as in bullet points. Not in an essay format. 

Example: Question 1, followed by the answer to question 1; Question 2, followed by the answer to question 2; and so forth. 

You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.) 

Your response should be at least 150 words.

All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.

Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.

You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date. 

Module 5 Assignment

Drug PowerPoint Presentation

For this week you will present a voiceover Powerpoint presentation (with the video on) on your drug of choice. You are to be dressed in office attire. The purpose of the presentation is for you to educate your colleagues on the drug you have selected. The presentation must include information about the:

Drug pharmacology, pharmacokinetics

Brand name

Generic name

Dosing

Indications for use

Side effects

Contraindications

Pregnancy class

You must also perform a cost analysis of the drug.

Provide a patient case study on a patient in which you would utilize the drug you have selected and include at least two peer-reviewed evidence-based studies related to the drug.

Describe the appropriate patient education. 

What is your role as a Nurse Practitioner for prescribing this medication to this patient on your case study presentation?

Describe the monitoring and follow-up.

Submission Instructions:

Voiceover Presentation is original work and logically organized in current APA style including citation of references.

Incorporate a minimum of 4 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles within your work. 

PowerPoint presentation with 10-15 slides, excluding the title slide and the reference slide.

The presentation is clear and concise, and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and misspelling.

Complete and submit by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.

Late work policies, expectations regarding proper citations, acceptable means of responding to peer feedback, and other expectations are at the discretion of the instructor.

You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sun

Module 6 Discussion

 Treatments for Genitourinary Tract Disorders

Based on Module 6: Lecture Materials & Resources and experience, please answer the following questions:

Describe urinary tract infection, causes, symptoms and treatment

Discuss treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia

Describe overactive bladder, causes, symptoms and treatment 

Treatment options and recommendations for different STIs (Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and Syphilis)

Submission Instructions:

Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in the current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.

Each question must be answered individually as in bullet points. Not in an essay format. 

Example: Question 1, followed by the answer to question 1; Question 2, followed by the answer to question 2; and so forth. 

You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.) 

Your response should be at least 150 words.

All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.

Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.

You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date. 

Module 6 Assignment

Scholarly Writing

For this assignment, you will write a paper on the pharmacological management of the disease. The paper should include a review of the:

Select a disease process that is of interest to you.

Pathophysiology of the disease state.

Review of the pharmacological agents used for treatment and important information related to advanced practice nurse.

Each student will clearly write a title for this topic: For examples, “Pharmacological Effects of Anti-Hypertensive Medications in the Management of Hypertension”.

Submission Instructions:

The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and misspelling.

The paper should be formatted per the current APA and 5-7 pages in length, excluding the title, abstract and references page.

Incorporate a minimum of 5 current (published within the last five years) scholarly journal articles within your work.

Complete and submit the assignment by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.

Late work policies, expectations regarding proper citations, acceptable means of responding to peer feedback, and other expectations are at the discretion of the instructor.

Module 7 Discussion

 Treatments for Musculoskeletal & Neurological/Psychological Disorders

Based on Module 7: Lecture Materials & Resources and experience, please answer the following questions:

Describe the diagnostic criteria of osteoarthritis versus rheumatoid arthritis

Discuss types of headaches and their treatment 

Discuss types of seizures and treatment

Discuss Parkinson's disease, its causes, symptoms, and treatment

Submission Instructions:

Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in the current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.

Each question must be answered individually as in bullet points. Not in an essay format. 

Example: Question 1, followed by the answer to question 1; Question 2, followed by the answer to question 2; and so forth. 

You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.) 

Your response should be at least 150 words.

All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.

Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.

You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.