Nursing discussion post
3-4 page paper
apa format
references from the last 5 years
Activity Learning Outcomes
Through this discussion, the student will demonstrate the ability to:
1. CO1: Select appropriate medications according to patient presentation and unique patient factors (PO5).
2. CO2: Analyze factors pertinent to making the most effective drug selection for a client with a specific diagnosis in the primary care setting (PO5).
3. CO3: Analyze client indicators of therapeutic, ineffective, adverse responses and side effects to drug therapy (PO5).
4. CO6: Analyze whether pharmacologic therapy is appropriate for individual patients. (PO 5)
Total Points Possible: 100
Requirements:
Research your assigned topic (COPD) and include responses to each of the following criteria:
1. Presentation & Diagnosis
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· What are the subjective findings (symptoms that the patient reports, ex: SOB) associated with the condition? List a minimum of 3.
· What are the objective findings (exam findings that you can measure, ex: tachypnea) associated with the condition? List a minimum of 3.
· How is the diagnosis determined or confirmed?
· What factors do you need to consider in selecting the best medication for the patient with the condition?
2. Treatment
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· List 3 medication treatment options for the condition in the OUTPATIENT setting (cite with appropriate guidelines or scholarly, peer-reviewed journals).
· List the mechanism of action for each drug.
· List 3 potential adverse responses associated with each drug.
· List 3 medication teaching points for each drug prescribed.
3. Scholarly Support & Interactive Dialogue
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· Discussion post is supported with appropriate sources*^
· Source is published within the last 5 years
· Reference list is provided and in-text citations match
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DISCUSSION CONTENT |
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Category |
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Description |
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Presentation & Diagnosis |
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30 |
30% |
The student: · Identified at least 3 subjective findings for the condition · Identifies at least 3 objective findings for the condition · Identifies how the diagnosis is determined or confirmed · Identified factors that should be considered in selecting the best medication for the patient with the condition. (4 required elements) |
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Treatment |
The student:
· Identifies 3 medication treatment options for the condition in the OUTPATIENT setting. · Identifies the mechanism of action for each drug. · Identifies 3 potential adverse responses associated with each drug. · Identifies 3 medication teaching points for each drug prescribed. (4 required elements) |
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Scholarly Support and Interactive Dialogue |
· Discussion post is supported with appropriate sources*^ · Source is published within the last 5 years · Reference list is provided and in-text citations match · Student provides a substantive** response to at least one topic-related post of a peer · Student responds to all direct faculty questions OR if student was not asked a direct question student responds to either a 2nd peer post or a faculty question directed towards another student (5 required elements)
* Textbooks, non-US journals, nursing journals not intended for advanced practice providers are not considered scholarly. ^ State specific websites from regulatory boards are acceptable) ** A substantive post adds new content or insights to the discussion thread and information from student’s original post is not reused in peer or faculty response |
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90 |
90% |
Total CONTENT Points=90 pts |
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DISCUSSION FORMAT |
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Grammar, Syntax, Spelling, APA Format & Punctuation |
10 |
10% |
Discussion post has minimal grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation, or APA format errors* (*) APA style references and in text citations are required; however, there are no deductions for errors in indentation or spacing of references. All elements of the reference otherwise must be included. |
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Total FORMAT Points=10 pts |
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Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePresentation & Diagnosis Presentation & Diagnosis |
30 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTreatment The student: |
30 pts Excellent 27 pts V. Good 25 pts Satisfactory 15 pts Need Improvement 0 pts Unsatisfactory |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScholarly Support & Interactive Dialogue • Discussion post is supported with appropriate sources*^ |
30 pts Excellent 27 pts V. Good 25 pts Satisfactory 15 pts Need Improvement 0 pts Unsatisfactory |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiscussion Format Discussion post has minimal grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation, or APA format errors^^ |
10 pts |
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Total Points: 100 |