- Review the case study posted in “Announcements” by your Instructor for this Assignment
- Review the information provided and answer questions posed in the case study
Assignment: Case Studies
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 the Learning Resources before completing this activity. Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
WEEKLY RESOURCES
To Prepare:
· Review the case study posted in “Announcements” by your Instructor for this Assignment
· Review the information provided and answer questions posed in the case study
· When recommending a medication, write out a complete prescription for the medication
· Whenever possible, use clinical practice guidelines in developing your answers when possible
· Include at least three references to support your answer and cite them in APA format.
By Day 7 of Week 9
Submit the Assignment.
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Rubric
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Pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScenario 1: Appropriate medication is prescribed or changed. Rationale provided and includes current literature to support decision. All aspects of the patient history are considered in making the medication selection. |
15 to >11.0 ptsExcellentMedication selected is appropriate and considers all of the unique patient characteristics. Rationale for selection is clear, complete, and appropriate. 11 to >7.0 ptsGoodMedication selected might be appropriate but conflicts with the unique patient characteristics. Rationale for selection is clear but lacks discussion about potential prescribing issues. 7 to >3.0 ptsFairMedication selected is not appropriate for this patient unique characteristics. Rationale provided is not correct or is flawed in applying the medication to this patient. 3 to >0 ptsPoorMedication selected is inappropriate or would not be provided based on patient unique characteristics. |
15 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScenario 1: Written medication orders include all 5 aspects required for a valid order. The order is complete, accurate, and appropriate. |
3 ptsCompleteWritten medication orders includes all 5 aspects required for a valid order. The order is complete, accurate, and appropriate. 0 ptsPoorThe prescription is incomplete. Aspects of a complete order are missing. The order is either incomplete, inaccurate, or inappropriate. |
3 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScenario 1: References for the scenario are within past 5 years and include the appropriate clinical practice guideline if applicable. |
4 ptsExcellentReferences for the scenario are within past 5 years and include the appropriate clinical practice guideline if applicable. Correct APA format is used. 3 ptsGoodReferences for the scenario are within past 5 years but do not include the appropriate clinical practice guideline if applicable. Contains a few (1 or 2) APA format errors. 2 ptsFairReferences for the scenario are not from within the past 5 years or do not reflect the content of this scenario and do not include the appropriate clinical practice guideline if applicable. Contains several (3 or 4) APA format errors. 0 ptsPoorNo references are included. References do not reflect the content of this scenario. Appropriate clinical practice guideline is not include. Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. |
4 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScenario 1: Written Expression and Formatting – English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation |
3 ptsExcellentUses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors. 2 ptsGoodContains a few (1 or 2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. 1 ptsFairContains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. 0 ptsPoorContains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding. |
3 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScenario 2: Appropriate medication is prescribed or changed. Rationale provided and includes current literature to support decision. All aspects of the patient history are considered in making the medication selection. |
15 to >11.0 ptsExcellentMedication selected is appropriate and considers all of the unique patient characteristics. Rationale for selection is clear, complete, and appropriate. 11 to >7.0 ptsGoodMedication selected might be appropriate but conflicts with the unique patient characteristics. Rationale for selection is clear but lacks discussion about potential prescribing issues. 7 to >3.0 ptsFairMedication selected is not appropriate for this patient unique characteristics. Rationale provided is not correct or is flawed in applying the medication to this patient. 3 to >0 ptsPoorMedication selected is inappropriate or would not be provided based on patient unique characteristics. |
15 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScenario 2: Written medication orders include all 5 aspects required for a valid order. The order is complete, accurate, and appropriate. |
3 ptsCompleteWritten medication orders includes all 5 aspects required for a valid order. The order is complete, accurate, and appropriate. 0 ptsPoorThe prescription is incomplete. Aspects of a complete order are missing. The order is either incomplete, inaccurate, or inappropriate. |
3 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScenario 2: References for the scenario are within past 5 years and include the appropriate clinical practice guideline if applicable. |
4 ptsExcellentReferences for the scenario are within past 5 years and include the appropriate clinical practice guideline if applicable. Correct APA format is used. 3 ptsGoodReferences for the scenario are within past 5 years but do not include the appropriate clinical practice guideline if applicable. Contains a few (1 or 2) APA format errors. 2 ptsFairReferences for the scenario are not from within the past 5 years or do not reflect the content of this scenario and do not include the appropriate clinical practice guideline if applicable. Contains several (3 or 4) APA format errors. 0 ptsPoorNo references are included. References do not reflect the content of this scenario. Appropriate clinical practice guideline is not include. Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. |
4 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScenario 2: Written Expression and Formatting – English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation |
3 ptsExcellentUses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors. 2 ptsGoodContains a few (1 or 2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. 1 ptsFairContains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. 0 ptsPoorContains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding. |
3 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScenario 3: Appropriate medication is prescribed or changed. Rationale provided and includes current literature to support decision. All aspects of the patient history are considered in making the medication selection. |
15 to >11.0 ptsExcellentMedication selected is appropriate and considers all of the unique patient characteristics. Rationale for selection is clear, complete, and appropriate. 11 to >7.0 ptsGoodMedication selected might be appropriate but conflicts with the unique patient characteristics. Rationale for selection is clear but lacks discussion about potential prescribing issues. 7 to >3.0 ptsFairMedication selected is not appropriate for this patient unique characteristics. Rationale provided is not correct or is flawed in applying the medication to this patient. 3 to >0 ptsPoorMedication selected is inappropriate or would not be provided based on patient unique characteristics. |
15 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScenario 3: Written medication orders include all 5 aspects required for a valid order. The order is complete, accurate, and appropriate. |
3 ptsCompleteWritten medication orders includes all 5 aspects required for a valid order. The order is complete, accurate, and appropriate. 0 ptsPoorThe prescription is incomplete. Aspects of a complete order are missing. The order is either incomplete, inaccurate, or inappropriate. |
3 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScenario 3: References for the scenario are within past 5 years and include the appropriate clinical practice guideline if applicable. |
4 ptsExcellentReferences for the scenario are within past 5 years and include the appropriate clinical practice guideline if applicable. Correct APA format is used. 3 ptsGoodReferences for the scenario are within past 5 years but do not include the appropriate clinical practice guideline if applicable. Contains a few (1 or 2) APA format errors. 2 ptsFairReferences for the scenario are not from within the past 5 years or do not reflect the content of this scenario and do not include the appropriate clinical practice guideline if applicable. Contains several (3 or 4) APA format errors. 0 ptsPoorNo references are included. References do not reflect the content of this scenario. Appropriate clinical practice guideline is not include. Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. |
4 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScenario 3: Written Expression and Formatting – English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation |
3 ptsExcellentUses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors. 2 ptsGoodContains a few (1 or 2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. 1 ptsFairContains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. 0 ptsPoorContains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding. |
3 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScenario 4: Appropriate medication is prescribed or changed. Rationale provided and includes current literature to support decision. All aspects of the patient history are considered in making the medication selection. |
15 to >11.0 ptsExcellentMedication selected is appropriate and considers all of the unique patient characteristics. Rationale for selection is clear, complete, and appropriate. 11 to >7.0 ptsGoodMedication selected might be appropriate but conflicts with the unique patient characteristics. Rationale for selection is clear but lacks discussion about potential prescribing issues. 7 to >3.0 ptsFairMedication selected is not appropriate for this patient unique characteristics. Rationale provided is not correct or is flawed in applying the medication to this patient. 3 to >0 ptsPoorMedication selected is inappropriate or would not be provided based on patient unique characteristics. |
15 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScenario 4: Written medication orders include all 5 aspects required for a valid order. The order is complete, accurate, and appropriate. |
3 ptsCompleteWritten medication orders includes all 5 aspects required for a valid order. The order is complete, accurate, and appropriate. 0 ptsPoorThe prescription is incomplete. Aspects of a complete order are missing. The order is either incomplete, inaccurate, or inappropriate. |
3 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScenario 4: References for the scenario are within past 5 years and include the appropriate clinical practice guideline if applicable. |
4 ptsExcellentReferences for the scenario are within past 5 years and include the appropriate clinical practice guideline if applicable. Correct APA format is used. 3 ptsGoodReferences for the scenario are within past 5 years but do not include the appropriate clinical practice guideline if applicable. Contains a few (1 or 2) APA format errors. 2 ptsFairReferences for the scenario are not from within the past 5 years or do not reflect the content of this scenario and do not include the appropriate clinical practice guideline if applicable. Contains several (3 or 4) APA format errors. 0 ptsPoorNo references are included. References do not reflect the content of this scenario. Appropriate clinical practice guideline is not include. Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. |
4 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScenario 4: Written Expression and Formatting – English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation |
3 ptsExcellentUses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors. 2 ptsGoodContains a few (1 or 2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. 1 ptsFairContains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. 0 ptsPoorContains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding. |
3 pts |
Total Points: 100
RESOURCES
Week 9
Welcome to week 9!
This week we will apply pharmacology concepts to disorders associated with women and men’s health, such as hormone deficiencies, cancers, and other functional and structural abnormalities. Your Learning Resources also include material on eye, ear, and skin disorders and pharmacologic treatment.
When selecting drugs and determining dosages for patients, it is essential to consider individual patient factors that might impact the patient’s pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes. These patient factors include genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, behavior (i.e., diet, nutrition, smoking, alcohol, illicit drug abuse), and/or pathophysiological changes due to disease.
WEEK 9 ASSIGNMENT (covers weeks 9-11)
Submit your Assignment by Day 7 of Week 7 (Sunday night, 11:59 pm ET).
Case studies are a useful way for you to apply your knowledge of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic aspects of pharmacology to specific patient cases and health histories.
For your week 9 assignment, evaluate drug treatment plans for patients with various disorders and justify drug therapy plans based on patient history and diagnosis.
Directions: For each of the scenarios below, answer the questions using your required learning resources, Medscape, and clinical practice guidelines (ie AHA, ACC, ADA). When recommending medications, write out a complete prescription for each medication. What order would you send to a pharmacy? Include drug, dose, route, frequency, special instructions, # dispensed (days supply), refills etc. Also state if you would continue, discontinue or taper the patient’s current medications (if applicable). Use at least 3 sources for each scenario and cite sources using APA format.
Week 9 Cases
SCENARIO 1
What are the errors in the following prescriptions (5 total)? Rewrite each prescription correctly. What is each medication classification? What is the mechanism of action (MOA)?
· Lupron 3.75 mg Inject SC monthly for endometriosis up to 6 months #1 5RF
· finasteride 1 mg PO daily for BPH #30 3RF ( Note: women should not handle crushed/broken tablets- teratogenic to male fetus)
· erythromycin 0.5% otic ointment Apply a ½ inch ribbon to the affected eye(s ) every 4 hours x 5 days #1 tube (3.5g) 0RF
· Augmentin (875 mg clavulanate/125 mg amoxicillin) PO every 12 hours x 10 days #20 0RF
· rivoraxaban 20 mg PO daily with evening meal #30 0RF
SCENARIO 2
JL is a 65-year-old female seen in the clinic today. She presents with fatigue, brain fog, sore throat and temperature of 99.1. She reports that symptoms began three days ago with a sore throat and have progressively worsened. She also mentions loss of appetite. Oxygen sat 97%, respiratory rate 17, bp 122/73. Her rapid COVID-19 antigen test is positive. Chest x-ray is clear, no signs of pneumonia. Current medication includes atorvastatin 40 mg po daily. What treatment plan would you implement for JL (include complete medication order)? What patient education and monitoring would you provide?
SCENARIO 3
JS is a 23-year-old woman that presents with fatigue, poor concentration and heavy menstrual periods. Her labs today show TSH 20, MCV 76, MCHC 27, ferritin 11, TIBC 421, Hgb 11.8. Current medications include sumatriptan prn for migraine with aura and drospirenone 4mg one tablet po daily prescribed by her pharmacist, as well as kelp, chromium picolinate, turmeric and green tea supplements daily. What treatment plan would you implement for JS? What medication changes would you make? Include complete medication order(s). How would you monitor the effectiveness of this plan, and what patient education would you provide?
SCENARIO 4
A patient is prescribed gentamicin 5 mg/kg IV once daily for a 60 kg patient. The pharmacy stocks gentamicin in 80 mg/2 mL vials.
1. How much gentamicin (mg) should be administered per dose?
2. How many milliliters of gentamicin solution should be drawn up for each dose?
3. If the infusion rate is 10 mg/min, how long will it take to administer one dose?
4. A trough level is drawn 30 minutes before the next dose, and the result is 3 mcg/mL. Is the current dosing regimen appropriate based on the trough level? Would you increase, decrease, or leave the dose the same? Please include a complete medication order. What are risks associated with aminoglycoside therapy?
5. Why is gentamicin typically administered intravenously rather than orally? How does this relate to bioavailability?
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