Topic 13 introduces principles of client medication education and the importance of documentation of the instructions provided and client/caregiver response. Students will be able to discuss the necessary elements of medication instruction, including purpose or indication; review of dose, route, frequency, and duration of use; side effects, when to seek medical attention, and signs of overdose; home safety precautions; safe disposal of unused medication; […]
Assessment Description Investigate the use of over the counter (OTC) medications for managing gastrointestinal (GI) and genitourinary (GU) symptoms. Select a common OTC medication for either the GI or GU system and discuss its mechanism of action, indications, and potential benefits. Highlight the importance of patient education regarding proper usage, potential interactions, and risks associated with OTC medication use. Share examples of scenarios where […]
Assessment Description Utilize the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation) to determine safe care for a hypothetical client receiving medications affecting the GI/GU system. Detail each step of the process, explaining how you would assess the client’s symptoms, identify nursing diagnoses, develop a care plan, implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes. Engage with at least three classmates who have explored different drugs or different […]
Topic 12 introduces students to drug classifications for the GI and GU body systems, including mechanism of action, indications for use, and major adverse effects. Students will receive an introduction to reproductive drugs, but they will be covered in additional detail in a future nursing course. Objectives: Discuss the mechanism of action, indications for use, and major adverse effects of selected drugs that affect […]
Assessment Description Examine the interconnected legislative, policy, and practice implications of the contemporary opioid crisis. Discuss the role of healthcare providers, government policies, pharmaceutical companies, and patient education in contributing to or mitigating the crisis. Explore the impact on patient care, public health, and the healthcare system. Engage with at least three peers who have analyzed different facets of the opioid crisis and evaluate […]
Assessment Description Identify client-related factors that can influence the effects of medications used to treat inflammation, fever, and pain. Consider variables such as age, genetics, concurrent medical conditions, and medication history. Discuss how these factors might impact the drug’s efficacy, safety, or tolerability. Engage with at least three classmates who have explored different client-related factors and share insights into the complex interplay between these […]
In Topic 11, students are introduced to drug classifications for medications that reduce pain, inflammation, and fever. This includes mechanism of action, indications for use, and major adverse effects. Current topics like the opioid crisis will be a point of discussion. Objectives: Discuss the mechanism of action, indications for use, and major adverse effects of drugs used to treat inflammation, fever, and pain Discuss […]
Assessment Description Examine the factors that contribute to the development of antibiotic resistance. Discuss the overuse and misuse of antibiotics, the importance of completing prescribed courses, and the emergence of “superbugs.” Explore the impact of these factors on patient care and public health. Engage with at least three peers who have analyzed different aspects of antibiotic resistance development and evaluate strategies for mitigating the […]
Assessment Description Investigate the potential role of alternative and complementary therapies in managing infections. Choose a specific therapy and discuss how it might complement conventional anti-infective treatments. Provide examples of situations where these therapies could offer benefits or pose risks. Engage with at least three peers who have focused on different alternative therapies and evaluate the implications and considerations of integrating these therapies with […]
In Topic 10, students are introduced to drug classifications for the various body systems and infectious processes, including mechanism of action, indications for use, and major adverse effects. Antibiotic stewardship (prevention of resistance) will be a point of discussion. Objectives: Discuss the mechanism of action, indications for use, and major adverse effects of selected drugs used to treat a variety of infections. Discuss the […]