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

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Overview Reproductive Pharmacology

Estrogens and Progestins Reproductive Pharmacology

Anti-Estrogens and Antiprogestins Reproductive Pharmacology

Androgens and Antiandrogens

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH): Treatment (Nursing)

Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs)

Gonorrhea and Chlamydia Trachomatis: Management

Genital Herpes in Adolescents

Trichomonas Protozoa (Sexually Transmitted Infection)

Sympathetic Blockers Eye Medications Timolol Levobunolol.

Otitis Media: Management and Complications (Pediatric Nursing).

Strep Throat (Pediatric Nursing) (Penicillins and Antibiotic groups discussed)

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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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