Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to apply the principles of
pharmacology to support clinical decisions when prescribing for common
acute or chronic diseases. Students will synthesize and apply current
knowledge regarding pharmacology to an applied case after exploring the
use of a clinical practice guideline to treat asthma.
Course Outcomes
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
- CO 1: Identify the most commonly prescribed agents in the major drug classes. (POs 1, 2)
- CO 2: Make appropriate evidence-based therapeutic treatment
decisions for individual patients utilizing drugs from the major drug
classes. (POs 1, 2) - CO 3: Apply knowledge of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacogenomics in prescribing patient treatment. (POs 1, 2)
- CO 4: Distinguish internal and external environment factors
affecting drug action, reaction, efficacy, and interaction. (POs 1, 2) - CO 5: Identify client indicators of therapeutic, ineffective, adverse responses and side effects to drug therapy. (POs 1, 2)
Due Date
The Late Assignment Policy applies to this assignment.
This assignment is due by Sunday 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 6.
Total Points Possible
This assignment is worth 120 points.
Preparing the Assignment
You will be presented with a patient case and then answer a series of questions in the document provided.
Links to an external site.
- Resources to support completion of this assignment:
- Course Textbook:
- Rosenthal, L. & Burchum, J. (2021). Lehne’s pharmacotherapeutics
for advanced practice nurses and physician assistants (2nd ed.).
Elsevier.
- Global Initiative for Asthma. Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention, 2021
Links to an external site.
Rubric
Week 6: Asthma Case Study
Week 6: Asthma Case Study
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
|---|
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Asthma Treatment Algorithm |
40
pts
Excellent Includes no fewer than 22 blanks completed correctly.
Requirements:
• 4 Classifications in relation to step therapy
• Symptoms and associated frequency
• Controller and Preferred Reliever for each step of therapy.
• Controller and Alternative Reliever for each step of therapy.
(22 Total blanks to complete correctly) |
36
pts
Very Good 17-21 blanks completed correctly. |
33
pts
Satisfactory 12-16 blanks completed correctly. |
20
pts
Needs Improvement 1-11 blanks completed correctly. |
0
pts
Unsatisfactory 0 blanks completed correctly for this section presented. |
| |
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Dosing: Low, Medium, High |
10
pts
Excellent Includes no fewer than 11 correct responses on 4 requirements.
Requirements:
Dosing for
1. Budesonide (3)
2. Fluticasone furoate (2)
3. Fluticasone propionate (DPI) (3)
4. Fluticasone propionate (pMDI, HFA) (3) |
9
pts
Very Good Includes no fewer than 8-10 correct responses. |
8
pts
Satisfactory Includes no fewer than 5-7 correct responses. |
5
pts
Needs Improvement Includes no fewer than 1-4 correct responses. |
0
pts
Unsatisfactory 0 correct responses for this section presented. |
| |
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Treating Modifiable Risk Factors & Non-Pharmacological Strategies and Interventions |
15
pts
Excellent Includes no fewer than 10 correct responses on 2 requirements.
Requirements:
1. Treating Modifiable Risk Factors (6)
2. Non-Pharmacological Strategies and Interventions (4) |
13
pts
Very Good Includes no fewer than 8-9 correct responses. |
12
pts
Satisfactory Includes no fewer than 5-7 correct responses. |
8
pts
Needs Improvement Includes no fewer than 1-4 correct responses. |
0
pts
Unsatisfactory 0 correct responses for this section presented. |
| |
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Case Study |
40
pts
Excellent Includes no fewer than 19 blanks completed correctly.
Requirements:
Questions 1-11 |
36
pts
Very Good 14-18 blanks completed correctly. |
33
pts
Satisfactory 9-13 blanks completed correctly. |
20
pts
Needs Improvement 1-8 blanks completed correctly. |
0
pts
Unsatisfactory 0 blanks completed correctly for this section presented. |
| |
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Starting Treatment |
15
pts
Excellent Includes no fewer than 10 correct responses on 2 requirements.
Requirements:
1. Assessment items (5)
2. Fill in the blank statements (5) |
13
pts
Very Good Includes no fewer than 8-9 correct responses. |
12
pts
Satisfactory Includes no fewer than 5-7 correct responses. |
8
pts
Needs Improvement Includes no fewer than 1-4 correct responses. |
0
pts
Unsatisfactory 0 correct responses for this section presented. |
| |
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Late Penalty Deductions Students are
expected to submit assignments by the time they are due. Assignments
submitted after the due date and time will receive a deduction of 10% of
the total points possible for that assignment for each day the
assignment is late up to 3 days. Assignments will not be accepted after
three days late, and a score of zero will be recorded for the
assignment. Quizzes and discussions are not considered assignments and
are not part of the late assignment policy.
minus ___ |
