Assignment Task: Case Studies
Case studies are a useful way for you to apply your knowledge of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamic aspects of pharmacology to specific patient cases and health histories.
For this Assignment, you evaluate drug treatment plans for patients with various disorders and justify drug therapy plans based on patient history and diagnosis.
To Prepare:
- Review the case study posted in "Announcements" by your Instructor for this Assignment
- Review the information provided and answer questions posed in the case study
- When recommending a medication, write out a complete prescription for the medication
- Whenever possible, use clinical practice guidelines in developing your answers when possible
- Include at least three references to support your answer and cite them in APA format.
Learning Resources:
Required Readings:
Rosenthal, L. D., & Burchum, J. R. (2021). Lehne's pharmacotherapeutics for advanced practice nurses and physician assistants (2nd ed.). Elsevier.
- Chapter 32, "Substance Use Disorders I: Basic Considerations" (pp. 255a-259)
- Chapter 33, "Substance Use Disorders II: Alcohol" (pp. 260-266)
- Chapter 34, "Substance Use Disorders III: Nicotine and Smoking" (pp. 267-272)
- Chapter 35, "Substance Use Disorders IV: Major Drugs of Abuse Other Than Alcohol and Nicotine" (pp. 273-284)
- Chapter 60, "Drug Therapy for Gout" (pp. 528-536)