07 May Nu553 Unit assignment
NU553-4: Synthesize current and emerging evidence of alternative modalities (prescribed and over the counter) and naturopathic options in pharmaceuticals for patients across the lifespan.
In this assignment you will synthesize current and emerging evidence of prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, alternative modalities, and naturopathic options in pharmaceuticals with considerations to across the lifespan. Next you will specifically address pharmaceuticals regarding Antihypertensive and Respiratory Agents.
· Access the Unit 7 template and ensure you complete your name and the required information. Use the headers in the template provided.
· Begin with an introductory paragraph on general considerations related to prescription and non-prescription medications, alternative and naturopathy options throughout the child, adult and older adults life span.
· Next address prescription medication considerations. Include age factors for pediatric, adult and older adults.
· Next address non-prescription medication considerations. Include age factors for pediatric, adult and older adults.
· Next address alternative therapy considerations. Provide examples. Include age factors for pediatric, adult and older adults.
· Next address naturopathic considerations. Provide examples. Include age factors for pediatric, adult and older adults.
· Next address non-prescriptive drug therapies and alternative therapy overarching considerations with regards to interactions. Provide examples.
· Summarize your synthesis.
· Provide 4-5 sentences per section.
· Then complete the table component within the template.
· You must list one specific drug in each class and place the name of the drug under the class. If there is a sub-class identify it. Review the template.
· Antihypertensive Agents. #6
· Respiratory Agents #4
· The last section of the table should have content on the use of the drug regarding therapeutic monitoring, labs for monitoring and goals of therapy
· Refer to your text and readings to help you choose a drug from the class. Include 2-4 items/ key points per section based on your literature search.
· The template sections will expand as you add content. Use key words with bulleted content or brief descriptions. Do not paste large content.
· You will have addressed 10 medications one from each listed classification among the 5 columns.
· You may add the citation under the drug names. Include references on your reference page.
· Keep the headings within the essay portion bolded. Polish and keep the template and the table neat. Be sure the font is Ariel 10 within the table. It should be readable, meaningful, organized and not wordy.
