Veritas Academics

  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 […]

  Assessment Description Students are expected to use dimensional analysis to skillfully and accurately perform medication calculations. The Medication Math Competency assesses the level of your ability to perform calculations at a given time without error.  This is a one-time quiz and is not part of the 76% exam average. The competency also serves as a preview of the Performance Based Assessment (PBA) expectations in […]

  Assessment Description Exam 3 covers Topics 6-8 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 3 / NSG 318: Introduction to Pharmacology or any other assignment. Email: assignmentsamurai@gmail.com

  Assessment Description Test Taking Strategies: Following this week, you will have two exams remaining in the course including the final exam. What strategies for testing have you found to work for you? What types of test questions do you do well on? What types of test questions do you have difficulty with? How can we support you in test-taking success? Respond to at least […]

  Assessment Description Reflection on learning: At this point in the course, how do you feel you have grown as a learner? What strategies for studying do you feel have helped you? What areas do you feel you need support? Respond to at least three peers with recommendations based on your own successes and areas for improvement. Share strategies that have worked for you that […]