Instructions
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to apply the principles of pharmacology to support evidence-based
prescribing practices for the management of common diseases of the endocrine system. This
ass
...
Instructions
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to apply the principles of pharmacology to support evidence-based
prescribing practices for the management of common diseases of the endocrine system. This
assignment allows students to use clinical practice guidelines to guide treatment decisions for common
patient scenarios in the clinical setting.
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.
The assignment title is due by Wednesday 11:59 p.m. MT of Week 5.
Total Points Possible 100
Preparing the Assignment
Follow these guidelines when completing each component of the assignment. Contact your course
faculty if you have questions.
There are three patient cases presented in this assignment. You are to use the following resources
in addition to your textbook to answer the questions.
American Diabetes Association. (2020). Figure 9.1 [Graph]. Standards of Medical Care in
Diabetes—2020 Abridged for Primary Care
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Providers. https://clinical.diabetesjournals.org/content/38/1/10
(https://clinical.diabetesjournals.org/content/38/1/10)
Rosenthal, L., Burchum, J. (2021). Lehne's pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice
Nurses and Physician Assistants (2nd ed.). Elsevier.
General web search.
You will be presented with a patient case and then answer a series of questions. Questions are
worth 2 points each. After each question, you will receive feedback on your answer. However, this
does mean that you will not be able to change your answer so be sure to use the resources listed
to locate the answers to the questions.
When you are ready to begin this assignment, click the "Take the Quiz" button near the bottom of
this page.
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Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 399 minutes 95.1 out of 100
Score for this quiz: 95.1 out of 100
Case Study #1:
John Jones
Case Study #2:
Alfonso
Giuliani
Case Study #
Helen Smit
Endocrine Case Studies
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Submitted Mar 31 at 6:38pm
This attempt took 399 minutes.
Ques 0 / 0 pts tion 1
I understand the value of doing my own work and learning this skill to
support my future independent practice as a nurse practitioner. I
understand that while there may be opportunities beyond my
faculty’s control to collaborate or share answers with peers, that it
would not benefit my own personal and professional growth to do so.
I agree to do my own work and take personal responsibility for my
learning.
I do not.
I do. Correct!
Ques 2 / 2 pts tion 2
Use the John Jones case study to answer the following question.
Which glucose level equates with a Hgb A1C of 8.1%?
~183 mg/dl Correct!
~175 mg/dl ~204 mg/dl ~160 mg/dl
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The correct answer is ~183mg/ dl. See page 400, Table 48.4,
Hemoglobin A1c levels and their corresponding eAG levels
for complete information.
Ques 2 / 2 pts tion 3
Use the John Jones case study to answer the following question.
John calls the office and reports that he is scheduled for diagnostic
testing that requires IV contrast for imaging. He inquires if there are
concerns with undergoing this procedure while taking his
medications. What instructions should be given to John regarding his
metformin regimen?
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