Advanced Pharmacology

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Advanced Pharmacology Short Paragraph

1.Discuss the development of new drugs in the United States as compared to other countries and evaluate the pharmacoeconomic issues that lead to high prescription costs in the United States.

    1. Briefly address new drugs development process in other countries.
    2. Address the reasons behind the high prescription costs in the US
    3. Length:A minimum of 250 words not including references.
    4. References: TheThe textbook or at least one scholarly reference [from professional journals] published within the last 5 years
    5. Format and citation:APA 7th

 

  1. There are several drug classifications (e.g., benzodiazepines, ACE inhibitors). Choose a classification and one drug within that classification and discuss the pharmacological aspects of this particular drug. Give examples of how and when this drug is used.
    1. Address the drug’s common indications, dosage, administrationmethods, mech nism of action, common adverse effects, and contraindications.
    2. Length:A minimum of 250 words not including references.
    3. References:The textbook or at least one scholarly reference [from professional journals] published within the last 5 years
    4. Format and citation:APA 7th

 

  1. Discuss the adverse event reporting system for medications, outcomes of these adverse report findings, and changes to practice.
    1. Length:A minimum of 250 words not including references.
    2. References:The textbook or at least one scholarly reference [from professional journals] published within the last 5 years
    3. Format and citation:APA 7th

 

  1. Discuss medications to treat asthma. What specifically should patients be taught about these medications to prevent adverse side effects?
    1. Length:A minimum of 250 words not including references.
    2. References:The textbook or at least one scholarly reference [from professional journals] published within the last 5 years
    3. Format and citation:APA 7th

 

  1. Discuss the practice patterns for controlling dyslipidemia, the expected health outcomes, and the outcomes for different populations.
    1. Length:A minimum of 250 words not including references.
    2. References:The textbook or at least one scholarly reference [from professional journals] published within the last 5 years
    3. Format and citation:APA 7th

 

 

  1. Discuss medications to treat congestive heart failure (CHF). What medications are used to treat CHF? What specifically should patients be taught about CHF medications to prevent adverse side effects?
    1. Length:A minimum of 250 words not including references.
    2. References:The textbook or at least one scholarly reference [from professional journals] published within the last 5 years
    3. Format and citation:APA 7th ed

 

  1. Discuss the recommendations of JNC-7 and JNC-8, with regard to health outcomes and practice implications.
    1. Length:A minimum of 250 words not including references.
    2. References:The textbook or at least one scholarly reference [from professional journals] published within the last 5 years
    3. Format and citation:APA 7th ed

 

  1. Discuss medications to treat GERD. What specifically should patients be taught about these medications to prevent adverse side effects?
    1. Length:A minimum of 250 words not including references.
    2. References:The textbook or at least one scholarly reference [from professional journals] published within the last 5 years
    3. Format and citation:APA 7th ed

 

  1. Discuss medications to treat seizures. What specifically should patients be taught about seizure medications to prevent adverse side effects?
    1. Length:A minimum of 250 words not including references.
    2. References:The textbook or at least one scholarly reference [from professional journals] published within the last 5 years
    3. Format and citation:APA 7th ed

 

  1. Discuss the practice patterns for controlling Parkinson’s, the expected health outcomes, and the outcomes for different populations.
    1. Length:A minimum of 250 words not including references.
    2. References:The textbook or at least one scholarly reference [from professional journals] published within the last 5 years
    3. Format and citation:APA 7th ed

 

  1. Discuss the use of narcotic/opioid/barbiturate/sleep medication in the United States, including the change in patterns over the past 15 years, and the implications for health, insurers, and prescribers.
    1. Length:A minimum of 250 words not including references.
    2. References:The textbook or at least one scholarly reference [from professional journals] published within the last 5 years
    3. Format and citation:APA 7th ed

 

  1. Discuss the practice patterns for controlling type 2 diabetes, the expected health outcomes, and the outcomes for different populations.
    1. Length:A minimum of 250 words not including references.
    2. References:The textbook or at least one scholarly reference [from professional journals] published within the last 5 years
    3. Format and citation:APA 7th ed

 

  1. Hormone therapies offer many benefits and risks, but they may sometimes have side effects. Choose one form of therapy (for example; progestin, estrogen, a combined therapy, systemic, or local therapy). Discuss the benefits, risks, and side effects for the therapy you chose.
    1. Length:A minimum of 250 words not including references.
    2. References:The textbook or at least one scholarly reference [from professional journals] published within the last 5 years
    3. Format and citation:APA 7th ed

 

  1. Discuss the current trend in the use of antibiotics for treatment of ailments such as sinusitis, bronchitis, and pharyngitis, the practice implications, and possible health outcomes from their use.
    1. Length:A minimum of 250 words not including references.
    2. References:The textbook or at least one scholarly reference [from professional journals] published within the last 5 years
    3. Format and citation:APA 7th ed

 

  1. Discuss and identify a specific population group or aggregate that have high levels of tuberculosis, and identify health policies that advocate for the improvement of health in this population group.
    1. Length:A minimum of 250 words not including references.
    2. References:The textbook or at least one scholarly reference [from professional journals] published within the last 5 years
    3. Format and citation:APA 7th ed

 

  1. Discuss the current trend in the use of over-the-counter vitamins. What are the expected health outcomes and the outcomes for different populations?
    1. Length:A minimum of 250 words not including references.
    2. References:The textbook or at least one scholarly reference [from professional journals] published within the last 5 years
    3. Format and citation:APA 7th ed