In Topic 4, students are introduced to drug classifications for body systems that are controlled by the autonomic nervous systems. Components include mechanism of action, indications for use, and major adverse effects. Students will need to review the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems to begin a foundational knowledge of medications that work by stimulating or blocking receptor sites to exert medication effects in the […]
Assessment Description Test your knowledge on drug therapy and life span considerations. You can take this self-assessment as many times as you would like. Please contact Assignment Samurai for help with NSG 318: Drug Therapy and Life Span Considerations Self-Assessment / NSG 318: Introduction to Pharmacology or any other assignment. Email: assignmentsamurai@gmail.com
Assessment Description Exam 1 covers Topics 1-2 and will be administered at the proctoring site. Students must achieve a minimum of 76% average for the exam portion of the theory grade. This exam will count toward this policy. Please contact Assignment Samurai for help with NSG 318: Exam 1 / NSG 318: Introduction to Pharmacology or any other assignment. Email: assignmentsamurai@gmail.com
Assessment Description Select either the pediatric or geriatric population and discuss how pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics differ in this group compared to adults. Consider factors such as absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of medications. Share an example of a medication that would require different dosing considerations in the chosen population due to these differences. Engage with at least three peers who have focused on the […]
Assessment Description Explore the nursing implications and challenges related to drug therapy in both pediatric and geriatric populations. Discuss aspects such as dosage adjustments, administration techniques, communication with patients and caregivers, and monitoring for adverse effects. Share an example of a medication commonly prescribed in each population and explain how the nursing approach would differ. Respond to at least three classmates who have focused […]
Topic 3 is focused on special medication considerations in the pediatric and geriatric populations and problems associated with client adherence to medication regimens. Students will complete the CLC group assignment. This is a graded deliverable that will be uploaded to the assignment dropbox. Objectives: Differentiate components of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics specific to pediatric and geriatric clients. Identify medication safety principles specific to the pediatric […]
Assessment Traits Not Submitted in Halo Assessment Description To earn participation points, log into Sherpath and complete the assigned activities (EAQs, lessons, case studies, etc). Please contact Assignment Samurai for help with NSG 318: Sherpath Activities / NSG 318: Introduction to Pharmacology or any other assignment. Email: assignmentsamurai@gmail.com
Assessment Description Download the Drug Calculation Medication Math Competency Practice Packet and complete it as you work your way through the topic. This packet is designed to help you learn important concepts from the course and can be used as a study tool for exams. Please contact Assignment Samurai for help with NSG 318: Drug Calculation Medication Math Competency Practice Packet / NSG 318: […]
Assessment Description Explain the concept of a culture of safety and its role in preventing medication errors. Provide examples of how healthcare organizations can foster this culture and encourage reporting of errors without fear of blame. Discuss the potential challenges in implementing a culture of safety and how they can be overcome. Respond to at least three peers, sharing your thoughts on their proposed […]
Assessment Description List the six Rights of medication administration. Create an example of how skipping one of these Rights may lead to a medication error. Post three different responses to classmates with a different example from your initial post, of how to best remember that Right. Discussion posts should be at least 200 words and responses should be between 100-150 words. This discussion question […]