Pharmacology and nursing leadership (Due 24 hours)

 

1) Minimum 7 full pages  (Follow the 3 x 3 rule: minimum three paragraphs per part)

Parts 1 and 2 are the same question, however you must answer both questions with references and different writing always addressing them objectively, that is, as if you were two different people. Similar responses in wording or references will not be accepted.

             Part 1: Minimum 2 pages

             Part 2: minimum 2 pages

             Part 3: Minimum 1 page 

             Part 4: minimum 1 page

             Part 5: minimum 1 page

Submit 1 document per part

2)¨******APA norms

          All paragraphs must be narrative and cited in the text- each paragraphs

          Bulleted responses are not accepted

          Dont write in the first person 

          Dont copy and pase the questions.

          Answer the question objectively, do not make introductions to your answers, answer it when you start the paragraph

Submit 1 document per part

3)****************************** It will be verified by Turnitin (Identify the percentage of exact match of writing with any other resource on the internet and academic sources, including universities and data banks) 

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4) Minimum 3 references per part not older than 5 years

5) Identify your answer with the numbers, according to the question. Start your answer on the same line, not the next

Example:

Q 1. Nursing is XXXXX

Q 2. Health is XXXX

6) You must name the files according to the part you are answering: 

Example:
Part 1  

Part 2.do

__________________________________________________________________________________

Parts 1 and 2 are the same question, however you must answer both questions with references and different writing always addressing them objectively, that is, as if you were two different people. Similar responses in wording or references will not be accepted.

Part 1: Pharmacology

Osteoporosis

J.S., a 72-year-old woman of Asian descent, has just transferred to your practice. She had a hysterectomy 8 years ago and has not been on hormone replacement therapy. She is 5 ft 2 inches tall and weighs 102 lb. She has had a sedentary lifestyle (she was a secretary and retired 2 years ago). She drinks four glasses of wine a day. Her mother died at age 62 from complications of a hip fracture. J.S.’s sister was just diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. You prescribe a DEXA scan, and the T-score is −2.6 SD.

Diagnosis: Osteoporosis 

1. List specific goals of therapy for J.S.

2. What drug therapy would you prescribe? Why?

3. What are the parameters for monitoring the success of the therapy?

4. Discuss specific patient education based on the prescribed therapy.

5. List one or two adverse reactions for the selected agent that would cause you to change therapy.

6. What OTC or alternative medicines might be appropriate for this patient?

7. What dietary and lifestyle changes might you recommend?

8. Describe one or two drug–drug or drug–food interactions for the selected agent.

Part 2: Pharmacology

Osteoporosis
J.S., a 72-year-old woman of Asian descent, has just transferred to your practice. She had a hysterectomy 8 years ago and has not been on hormone replacement therapy. She is 5 ft 2 inches tall and weighs 102 lb. She has had a sedentary lifestyle (she was a secretary and retired 2 years ago). She drinks four glasses of wine a day. Her mother died at age 62 from complications of a hip fracture. J.S.’s sister was just diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. You prescribe a DEXA scan, and the T-score is −2.6 SD.
Diagnosis: Osteoporosis 
1. List specific goals of therapy for J.S.
2. What drug therapy would you prescribe? Why?
3. What are the parameters for monitoring the success of the therapy?
4. Discuss specific patient education based on the prescribed therapy.
5. List one or two adverse reactions for the selected agent that would cause you to change therapy.
6. What OTC or alternative medicines might be appropriate for this patient?
7. What dietary and lifestyle changes might you recommend?
8. Describe one or two drug–drug or drug–food interactions for the selected agent.

Part 3: Pharmacology

 Vaginitis

R.S. is a 32-year-old woman who seeks treatment for a vaginal discharge that she has had for the past month. She is sexually active and has had the same partner for the past 6 months. She reports noticing an odor, especially after sexual intercourse. Her history reveals that she has been using a commercial douche on a biweekly basis during the past year for hygienic purposes in an attempt to prevent vaginal infections. She denies any other associated symptoms. The physical examination reveals a white vaginal discharge. Microscopic examination of the vaginal discharge shows clue cells, and the pH is 5.5.

Diagnosis: Bacterial Vaginosis 

1. List specific goals of treatment for this patient.

2. What drug therapy would you prescribe? Why?

3. Discuss specific patient education based on the prescribed therapy.

4. List one or two adverse reactions for the selected agent that would cause you to change therapy.

5. What OTC or alternative medications would be appropriate for this patient?

6.What dietary or lifestyle changes should be recommended?

Part 4: Nursing Leadership

One of the five elements of emotional intelligence is self-awareness. 

1. Explain why emotional intelligence is crucial for effective leadership. 

2. Discuss what behaviors someone with a high degree of self-awareness would demonstrate within the context of leading and managing groups. Provide an example.

Part 5: Nursing Leadership

1. Discuss the purpose of strategic planning in a health care environment. 

2. Explain what factors affect future planning in an organization and what tools can be used for future planning.