Pharmacology case study questions and answers

Pharmacology Case Study

Explain how the factor you selected might influence the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes in the patient from the case study you were assigned.
Describe how changes in the processes might impact the patient’s recommended drug therapy. Be specific and provide examples.
Explain how you might improve the patient’s drug therapy plan and explain why you would make these recommended improvements. Would you discontinue any medications, change the dosage, and/or add medications to the patient’s regimen?

o Prepare
· Review the Resources for this module and consider the impact of potential pharmacotherapeutics for cardiovascular disorders introduced in the media piece.

· Review the case study assigned by your Instructor for this Assignment.

· Select one the following factors: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior factors.

· Reflect on how the factor you selected might influence the patient’s pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes.

· Consider how changes in the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes might impact the patient’s recommended drug therapy.

· Think about how you might improve the patient’s drug therapy plan based on the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic changes. Reflect on whether you would modify the current drug treatment or provide an alternative treatment option for the patient.

Assignment

By Day 7 of Week 2 (by Sunday, 11:59 pm MT)

Write a 2- to 3+ page paper that addresses the following:

· Explain how the factor you selected might influence the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes in the patient from the case study you were assigned.

· Describe how changes in the processes might impact the patient’s recommended drug therapy. Be specific and provide examples.

· Explain how you might improve the patient’s drug therapy plan and explain why you would make these recommended improvements. Would you discontinue any medications, change the dosage, and/or add medications to the patient’s regimen?

Case study assigned:

Patient CB has a history of strokes. The patient has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Drugs currently prescribed include the following:

· glipizide 10 mg po daily

· HCTZ 25 mg daily

· atenolol 25 mg po daily

· hydralazine 25 mg qid

· simvastatin 80 mg daily

· verapamil 180 mg CD daily

Rubric Detail
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Name: NURS_6521_Week2_Assignment_Rubric
Explain how the factor you selected might influence the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes in the patient from the case study you were assigned.
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Excellent 23 (23%) - 25 (25%)

The response accurately and completely explains in detail how the factor selected might influence the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes in the patient.

Good 20 (20%) - 22 (22%)

The response provides a basic explanation of how the factor selected might influence the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes in the patient.

Describe how changes in the processes might impact the patient's recommended drug therapy. Be specific and provide examples.
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Excellent 27 (27%) - 30 (30%)

The response accurately and completely describes in detail how changes in the processes might impact the patient's recommended drug therapy.

Accurate, complete, and aligned examples are provided to support the response.

Good 24 (24%) - 26 (26%)

The response accurately describes how changes in the processes might impact the patient's recommended drug therapy.

Accurate examples may be provided to support the response.

Explain how you might improve the patient's drug therapy plan, and explain why you would make these recommended improvements.
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Excellent 27 (27%) - 30 (30%)

The response accurately and clearly explains in detail how to improve the patient's drug therapy plan.

The response includes an accurate and detailed explanation to support the recommended improvements.

Good 24 (24%) - 26 (26%)

The response accurately explains how to improve the patient's drug therapy plan.

The response may include an accurate explanation to support the recommended improvements.

Written Expression and Formatting - Paragraph Development and Organization:
Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused--neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance.
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Excellent 5 (5%) - 5 (5%)

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.

Good 4 (4%) - 4 (4%)

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time.

Written Expression and Formatting - English writing standards:
Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation
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Excellent 5 (5%) - 5 (5%)

Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors

Good 4 (4%) - 4 (4%)

Contains a few (1–2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors

Written Expression and Formatting - The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, running head, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.
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Excellent 5 (5%) - 5 (5%)

Uses correct APA format with no errors

Good 4 (4%) - 4 (4%)

Contains a few (1–2) APA format errors

Total Points: 100

Name: NURS_6521_Week2_Assignment_Rubric