Assignment: Pharmacology & Therapeutic
i. Why are ACE inhibitors prescribed for diabetic patients (outside of hypertension).
ii. Name the 4 types of insulin and what each is used for in diabetes management?
iii. What labs would you expect to be drawn for your patient on levothyroxine?
iv. What medication is used for hyperthyroidism?
v. What are some teaching points for your patient that is starting DDAVP (vasopressin)
vi. Name 3 side effects of glucocorticoid therapy. What needs to be monitored?
vii. Your patient has a history of coronary artery disease. Why would you question a new order for hormone replacement therapy?
viii. What are the drug interactions with Sildenafil?
ix. Name 3 teaching points for your patient starting transdermal testosterone gel.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.