Category: Pharmacology
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SCENARIO 1 Donald is a 60 year old male presenting with dyspnea (shortness of br
SCENARIO 1 Donald is a 60 year old male presenting with dyspnea (shortness of breath), chronic productive cough, wheezing, and fatigue. He smokes 1 pack of cigarettes per day for the last 40 years. Post-bronchodilator FEV1/FVC ratio < 0.70 confirms persistent airflow limitation. What treatment plan would you implement for this patient? What medication(s) would…
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Psychiatric Disorders (Depression, Anxiety, Sleep) Benzodiazepines are commonly
Psychiatric Disorders (Depression, Anxiety, Sleep) Benzodiazepines are commonly prescribed medications for several indications, including anxiety and sleep disorders. Let’s discuss their use in our health care systems and the impact on our patients. Things to consider might include (just getting you thinking): • Safety: How could the side effect profile affect your patients? • Efficacy:…
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Psychiatric Disorders (Depression, Anxiety, Sleep) Benzodiazepines are commonly
Psychiatric Disorders (Depression, Anxiety, Sleep) Benzodiazepines are commonly prescribed medications for several indications, including anxiety and sleep disorders. Let’s discuss their use in our health care systems and the impact on our patients. Things to consider might include (just getting you thinking): • Safety: How could the side effect profile affect your patients? • Efficacy:…
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SCENARIO 1 Donald is a 60 year old male presenting with dyspnea (shortness of br
SCENARIO 1 Donald is a 60 year old male presenting with dyspnea (shortness of breath), chronic productive cough, wheezing, and fatigue. He smokes 1 pack of cigarettes per day for the last 40 years. Post-bronchodilator FEV1/FVC ratio < 0.70 confirms persistent airflow limitation. What treatment plan would you implement for this patient? What medication(s) would…
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Drug abuse remains a significant public health concern, particularly among unive
Drug abuse remains a significant public health concern, particularly among university students. Understanding students’ knowledge and attitudes towards drug abuse is essential for developing effective educational and intervention programs.
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For this Assignment, you will choose a vulnerable patient and develop a 2- to 3-
For this Assignment, you will choose a vulnerable patient and develop a 2- to 3-page Medication Guide for them and their family. In your guide, you will consider their ages, birth-assigned sex, FDA approvals, and considerations for increased or decreased risk for side effects. You will choose the most appropriate medication for each of these…
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For this Assignment, you will choose a vulnerable patient and develop a 2- to 3-
For this Assignment, you will choose a vulnerable patient and develop a 2- to 3-page Medication Guide for them and their family. In your guide, you will consider their ages, birth-assigned sex, FDA approvals, and considerations for increased or decreased risk for side effects. You will choose the most appropriate medication for each of these…
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Research Essay Argument about Pharmaceuticals
Pharmaceuticals are a substantial and crucial element of health care provision in all countries, and in many cases are essential in ensuring patient recovery and continued good health (Zaboli et al., 2016). Most countries endeavor to provide appropriate medications ensuring access and affordability for all levels of individuals in society. Given that Canada is a…