Veritas Academics

  Assessment Description Find a news story about a publicized medication error. A) Describe the story briefly, and B) identify which of the 6 Rights of medication administration have been violated. Use headings for each aspect of the question. Avoid duplication. Post three different responses to classmates with a different med error story and discuss ways that the error could have been avoided and medication […]

  Assessment Description Identify client-related factors that can impact the effects of medications affecting the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS). Choose one drug as an exemplar for this discussion. Consider factors such as age, genetics, comorbidities, and lifestyle choices. Discuss how these factors might alter a medication’s effectiveness, tolerability, or safety profile. Engage in discussions with at least three classmates who […]

  In Topic 5, students are introduced to drug classifications for body systems that are controlled by the central and peripheral nervous systems. Components include mechanism of action, indications for use, and major adverse effects. Objectives: Discuss the mechanism of action, indications for use, and major adverse effects of selected drugs that affect central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS). Discuss interactions of […]

  Assessment Traits Group Assessment Description This is a Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) assignment. The purpose of this assignment is to explore the issue of medication nonadherence in various patient populations across the lifespan. Each group will be assigned one barrier by the course instructor and will prepare a PowerPoint presentation (5-10 slides) that addresses the following: Discuss the scope of the problem of medication […]

  Assessment Description Investigate how alternative and complementary therapies might interact with medications targeting adrenergic and cholinergic receptors of the autonomic nervous system. Select a specific therapy and discuss its potential interactions, whether enhancing or interfering, with the effects of these medications. Share examples of scenarios where these interactions could lead to adverse outcomes. Engage in discussion with at least three peers who have explored […]

  Assessment Description Identify client-related factors that could influence the effects of medications targeting adrenergic and cholinergic receptors of the autonomic nervous system. Consider variables such as age, gender, genetics, comorbidities, and lifestyle choices. Discuss how these factors might alter the medication’s effectiveness or safety profile. Engage with at least three classmates who have examined different client-related factors and compare insights on the complex interplay […]

  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 […]