Description
Assignment 1: Drug Report
Purpose
In this assignment, you will be researching a medication and communicating your findings as you would to your professor, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals.
Directions
Develop a report about one prescription drug (not over the counter) by selecting a drug that is associated with this module (chapters 31 – 32). If you have questions, please ask for clarification.
Write your report as a pharmacology student would to present to their professor or a healthcare professional would report to a colleague. Healthcare professionals use different vocabulary than their patients (for example, instead of writing, “it is a blood thinner” you will write, “it is an anticoagulant”).
Each report should follow the Report Template (see below).
The report should be typed. Each page of the report should include the student’s name and the date.
The report should be typed in a word processor, preferably MS Word, 12-point Arial font, with a maximum of one inch margins top, bottom, right & left. If you do not have MS Word, save your report as a Rich Text File (rtf ) by using the “Save As” feature and the “Save As Type” drop-down box near where the file name is located (usually at the bottom of the screen).
Name the file with your last name then first name (example: DooleySam).
Reports must include a citations for the drug reference(s) used. At least two references to compare information.
NOTE: References must be appropriate academic references such as a pharmacology text, or an online drug source such as NIH – DAILYMEDLinks to an external site. (highly recommended). Open sites such as Wikipedia are not appropriate for academic references.
REPORT TEMPLATE
Drug Generic Name
Drug Trade Name(s)
Classification
Action
What is the drug used to treat/Indications
Drug interactions
Contraindications
Side Effects
Dose Range
Teaching Plan – Patient & Family Education about the drug (create your own scenario): Why is it prescribed? What can be expected once it is being taken? How should be taken?
Grading
This assignment is worth 30 points. It is apart of the Drug Reports category worth 10% of your grade.
See the HLT 250 Drug Report Rubric below for grading details. HLT 250 Drug Report (2)
HLT 250 Drug Report (2)
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBrand and Generic Name(s) Listed
3 ptsMeets Expectations
Identifies all the generic and Brand Names
2 ptsNeeds Improvement
Identifies some generic and Brand Names
1 ptsDoes not meet minimum standard
Incorrect generic and Brand Names
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDrug Class Listed & Boxed Warnings (if indicated)
3 ptsMeets Expectations
Identifies all the Therapeutic/Pharmacological classifications of Drug and Boxed Warnings
2 ptsNeeds Improvement
Identifies some of Therapeutic/Pharmacological classifications of Drug and Boxed Warnings
1 ptsDoes not meet minimum standard
Missed/ Incomplete
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanism of Action
3 ptsMeets Expectations
Lists detailed/complete known mechanism of action
2 ptsNeeds Improvement
Lists some known mechanism of action
1 ptsDoes not meet minimum standard
Missed/ Incomplete
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWhat is Drug treating/Uses (Off Label-if any)
3 ptsMeets Expectations
Lists all uses and treatments accurately
2 ptsNeeds Improvement
Lists some uses and treatments accurately
1 ptsDoes not meet minimum standard
Missed/ Incomplete
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDrug Interactions Listed – Mode of Drug interaction
3 ptsMeets Expectations
Lists all Major Mode of Drug Interactions accurately
2 ptsNeeds Improvement
Lists some of Drug Interactions accurately
1 ptsDoes not meet minimum standard
Missed/ Incomplete
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContraindications/Precautions/Warnings Listed
3 ptsMeets Expectations
Lists all Drug Precautions and Contraindications accurately
2 ptsNeeds Improvement
Lists some Drug Precautions and Contraindications accurately
1 ptsDoes not meet minimum standard
Missed/ Incomplete
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSide Effects/Adverse Effects
3 ptsMeets Expectations
Lists all major side effects
2 ptsNeeds Improvement
Lists some side effects
1 ptsDoes not meet minimum standard
Missed/ Incomplete
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDose: Adult/Child
3 ptsMeets Expectations
Complete patient dose identified/precautions-dose change
2 ptsNeeds Improvement
Incomplete/Some of the patient dose identified/precautions-dose change
1 ptsDoes not meet minimum standard
Missed/ Incomplete
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTeaching Plan: Patient & Family Education about the drug: Why is it prescribed? What can be expected once it is being taken? How should be taken?
3 ptsMeets Expectations
Covered all the points listed accurately
2 ptsNeeds Improvement
Covered some Missed/ Incomplete
1 ptsDoes not meet minimum standard
Missed/ Incomplete
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAppropriate Peer Reviewed References
3 ptsMeets Expectations
Lists at least 2 peer reviewed references
2 ptsNeeds Improvement
Listed less than 2 peer reviewed references
1 ptsDoes not meet minimum standard
Listed less than 2 references
3 pts
Total Points: 30
Assignment 2: Case Study
Purpose
The purpose of this activity is to stimulate critical thinking skills and to enhance the pharmaceutical knowledge of students.
Directions
Read the following 3 scenarios and answer the questions listed. Follow the question Guidelines listed below.
1. A 60-year-old African American woman MS Smith came to visit his doctor for annual physical. She has no complaints. Her average BP readings in her two arms 142/88. She has a family history of diabetes. Her other tests are within the range except for obesity. Doctor recommends her to get BP monitor and take the BP daily. Dr asks her to follow DASH diet and comeback after 1 month.
a. What are the different stages of BP? What stage is MS Smith’s BP is?
b. What is DASH Diet?
2. Ms. Smith visits her doctor after one month. Doctor checks her BP and it shows 135/80. A random finger stick results in a blood glucose level of 243 mg/dL. Ms Smith is referred for fasting blood work, which reveals the following:
HbA1c: 8.1%
Fasting blood glucose: 132 mg/dL
Two-hour glucose level (after 75 g oral glucose tolerance test): 310 mg/dL
Triglycerides: 147 mg/dL
LDL: 102 mg/dL
HDL: 46 mg/dL
Liver function tests: Within normal limits
Renal function: Within normal limits
a. What is HbA1c and what are the normal levels?
b. What is the normal fasting blood glucose level?
c. What are the various lifestyle changes MS Smith should start to Blood sugar levels?
d. What is the diagnosis?
e. Patient is referred to an ADA recognized education program. What does ADA stand for and what kind of education is provided?
3. Ms. Jane Doe has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Her physician has prescribed levothyroxine 100mcg daily. She comes to your pharmacy and wants to know:
a. What are the adverse effects of levothyroxine?
b. When should she take the medication?
c. When should she expect to see the full therapeutic effect of this medication?
Follow these question guidelines:
Use a maximum of 100 words.
Be clear, concise and well organized using as many pertinent pharmacological terms as possible.
Be free of grammatical, mechanical, and format errors.
Be in your own words (do not copy text directly from a website, text, or other reference materials) and contain citations from all sources used.
Grading
This assignment worth 20 points. It is apart of the Case Studies category worth 5% of your grade.
Rubric
HLT 250 Case Study Rubric
HLT 250 Case Study Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity & Mechanics
4 pts
Meets Expectations
Contributes with clear, concise comments formatted in an easy to read style that is well organized, grammatically correct, and free of spelling errors.
2 pts
Needs Improvement
Contributes valuable information with minor organization, grammar and/or spelling errors.
1 pts
Does not meet minimum standard
Unorganized sentence structure and grammatical flaws make the assignment difficult to read.
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeInitial Post
14 pts
Meets Expectations
Content in the initial post is accurate and factually correct with reflective and substantive contributions related to the case study.
7 pts
Needs Improvement
Content in the initial post is accurate and factually correct; however, lacks full development of concept or thoughts related to the case study.
3 pts
Does not meet minimum standard
Content in the initial post is not substantive, correct or relevant to the case study.
14 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferences
2 pts
Meets Expectations
Valid reference cited.
0 pts
Does not meet minimum standard
No reference identified.
2 pts
Total Points: 20
