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General Directions

Review the provided case study to complete this week’s discussion.

Include the following sections:

1. Application of Course Knowledge: Answer all questions/criteria with explanations and detail.

• Select one drug to treat the diagnosis(es) or symptoms.
• List medication class and mechanism of action for the chosen medication.
• Write the prescription in prescription format.
• Provide an evidence-based rationale for the selected medication using at least one scholarly Textbooks may be used for additional references but are not the primary reference.
• List any side effects or adverse effects associated with the medication.
• Include any required diagnostic testing. State the time frame for this testing (testing is before medication initiation or q 3 months, etc.). Includes normal results range for any listed laboratory tests.
• Provide a minimum of three appropriate medication-related teaching points for the client and/or family.

2. Integration of Evidence: Integrate relevant scholarly sources as defined by program expectations:

• a. Cite a scholarly source in the initial post.
• b. Cite a scholarly source in one faculty response post.
• c. Cite a scholarly source in one peer post.
• d. Accurately analyze, synthesize, and/or apply principles from evidence with no more than one short quote (15 words or less) for the week.
• e.  Include a minimum of two different scholarly sources per week. Cite all references and provide references for all citations.