Discussion Posts NUR 600: Advanced Clinical Pharmacology

Module One Discussion: Roles & Responsibilities of the Advanced Nurse Practitioner When Prescribing Medication

Based on Module 1: Lecture Materials & Resources (https://stu.instructure.com/courses/37488/pages/module-1-lecture-materials-and-resources) and experience, please answer the following
questions.

• Describe the roles and responsibilities of the APRN when prescribing medication.
• Describe the method used to determine what drug therapy to prescribe?
• Discuss responsibilities for patient education and teaching based on the prescribed therapy.
• Discuss Schedule drugs and prescribing restrictions for each scheduled drug.

Module Two Discussion: Describing, Diagnosing, & Treatment of Skin, Eye, & Ear Disorders

Based on Module 2: Lecture Materials & Resources (https://stu.instructure.com/courses/37384/pages/module-2-lecture-
materials-and-resources?wrap=1) and experience, please answer the following questions:

• Describe dermatitis, diagnostic criteria, and treatment modalities
• Describe the drug therapy for Conjunctivitis and Otitis Media
• Discuss Herpes Virus infections, patient presentation, and treatment
• Describe the most common primary bacterial skin infections and the treatment of choice.

Module 3 Discussion Drug Therapy & Treatments for Cardiovascular and Hematologic Disorders

Based on Module 3: Lecture Materials & Resources (https://stu.instructure.com/courses/37384/pages/module-3-lecture-
materials-and-resources?wrap=1) and experience, please answer the following questions:

• Describe the goals of drug therapy for hypertension and the different antihypertensive treatment.
• Describe types of arrhythmias and their treatment
• Discuss Atrial Fibrillation
• Discuss types of anemia, causes, symptoms, and treatment options

Modue Four Discussion: Treatments for Respiratory Disorders

Based on Module 4: Lecture Materials & Resources (https://stu.instructure.com/courses/37384/pages/module-4-lecture-
materials-and-resources?wrap=1) and experience, please answer the following questions:

• Describe causes of Upper respiratory infections and drug therapy
• Discuss triggers of asthma and treatment options
• Discuss corticosteroids
• Describe chronic bronchitis and treatment options

Module Five Discussion: Treatments for Gastrointestinal & Endocrine Disorders

Based on Module 5: Lecture Materials & Resources (https://stu.instructure.com/courses/37384/pages/module-5-lecture-
materials-and-resources?wrap=1) and experience, please answer the following questions:

• Describe diagnostic criteria for nausea and vomiting and treatment recommendations
• Discuss symptoms of GERD, complications, and drug management
• Compare and contrast Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative colitis
• Discuss Diabetes, its causes, symptoms, and treatment

Module Six Discussion: Treatments for Genitourinary Tract Disorders

Based on Module 6: Lecture Materials & Resources (https://stu.instructure.com/courses/37384/pages/module-6-lecture-
materials-and-resources?wrap=1) and experience, please answer the following questions:

• Describe urinary tract infection, causes, symptoms and treatment
• Discuss treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia
• Describe overactive bladder, causes, symptoms and treatment
• Treatment options and recommendations for different STIs (Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and Syphilis)

Module Seven Discussion: Treatments for Musculoskeletal & Neurological/Psychological Disorders

Based on Module 7: Lecture Materials & Resources (https://stu.instructure.com/courses/37384/pages/module-7-lecture-
materials-and-resources?wrap=1) and experience, please answer the following questions:

• Describe the diagnostic criteria of osteoarthritis versus rheumatoid arthritis
• Discuss types of headaches and their treatment
• Discuss types of seizures and treatment
• Discuss Parkinson’s disease, its causes, symptoms, and treatment

Submission Instructions:
Your initial discussion post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in the current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
Each question must be answered individually as in bullet points. Not in an essay format.
Example: Question 1, followed by the answer to question 1; Question 2, followed by the answer to question 2; and so forth.
You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
Your response should be at least 150 words.
All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
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