RBM2101 Pathophysiology and Quality Use of Medicines 1 Open Book Test Drug Therapy in Nursing Practice Case study questions related to medication, 1000 words. Assessment weighting 30%. Submission: The...

RBM2101 Pathophysiology and Quality Use of Medicines 1 Open Book Test Drug Therapy in Nursing Practice Case study questions related to medication, 1000 words. Assessment weighting 30%. Submission: The assignment must be submitted via VU Collaborate in the RBM2101 Pathophysiology and Quality Use of Medicines 1 dropbox. Posting date of open book test to students: 5pm, 26 April 2017 Closing date for submission of open book test: 11.59pm, 5 May 2017 Mrs Angela Brown is a 68 year old widow, and is back in hospital for the second time in a month. She lives alone and does not have relatives living nearby. Angela has a history of intermittent asthma, atrial fibrillation and osteoarthritis. During her current admission to hospital for a pelvic abscess she has been prescribed Metronidazole 500mg IV tds. She complains of discomfort in her buttocks and pain in the perineal area and an offensive odour from there as well. Paracetamol 1000mg qid is prescribed for pain. In addition to Metronidazole and Paracetamol the prescribed medication history lists the current medications of • Salbutamol 2 puffs prn • Amiodarone 200mg daily • Aspirin 300mg daily Angela also buys Ibuprofen 200mg as an over the counter drug for when her joints ache. Part of the nurse’s role in the discharge planning process is to ensure that Angela manages her medication safely and effectively. To commence this process you need to answer the following questions in relation to medication management: 1. What are the indications and actions of the prescribed medications? 2. What are the most common interactions of the prescribed medications? Include: drug to drug, drug to food and drug to herbal interactions? (If there are no known interactions in some areas please state this). 3. Discuss the medication management education that is required to enable Angela to manage her medications at home. Formatting - The body of the text should use subheadings in the form of keys words. - Tables are acceptable, where it is appropriate to do so. - Remember there is a 1000 word limit (+/- 10%). - Please use 1.5 or double spacing and an 11 point font. Referencing - Requires APA in-text and end of text referencing style. - Pharmacology and medical surgical nursing text books and MIMSonline will assist you in accessing information https://vucollaborate.vu.edu.au/d2l/common/viewFile.d2lfile/Database/MjM0Njg0Mw/RBM2101%20Open%20Book%20Test%202017.pdf?ou=71015 Rubric Name: RBM2101 Open Book Test Marking Rubric 2017 Criteria Not Adequate Needs Improvement Meets Expectations Above average Exceptional Presentation and Style - Grammar/spelling Meaning unclear &/or grammar &/or spelling contain frequent errors. Meaning apparent, but language not always fluent. Grammar &/or spelling contain errors. Language mainly fluent. Grammar & spelling mainly accurate. Language fluent. Grammar & spelling accurate. Excellent writing style appropriate to document. Grammar & spelling always accurate. Presentation and Style – writing organisation (Appropriate use of title page, headings, topic sentences, paragraphs, quotations, tables) Disorganised/incoherent writing organisation. Poor writing organisation infrequently adheres to the accepted assignment structure yet shows some attempt to organise in a logical manner. Some writing organisation doesn't always adhere to the accepted assignment structure. Good writing organisation & coherence generally follows the accepted assignment structure. Exceptional writing organisation consistently follows the accepted assignment conventions for questions and answers. Shows a very well structured assignment. Question 1 Content & Knowledge – evidence Lacks evidence of knowledge relevant to the topic. Significantly misuses terminology. Evidence of limited knowledge of the topic & some use of appropriate terminology. Has given a factual &/ or conceptual knowledge base regarding the topic & has utilised appropriate terminology. Reasonable knowledge of topic and an awareness of a variety of ideas and contexts. Comprehensive/detailed knowledge of topic with areas of specialisation showing an awareness of provisional nature of knowledge. Question 2 Content & Knowledge - evidence Lacks evidence of knowledge relevant to the topic. Significantly misuses terminology. Evidence of limited knowledge of the topic & some use of appropriate terminology. Has given a factual &/ or conceptual knowledge base regarding the topic & has utilised appropriate terminology. Reasonable knowledge of topic and an awareness of a variety of ideas and contexts. Comprehensive/detailed knowledge of topic with areas of specialisation showing an awareness of provisional nature of knowledge. Question 3 Content & Knowledge - evidence Lacks evidence of knowledge relevant to the topic. Significantly misuses terminology. Evidence of limited knowledge of the topic & some use of appropriate terminology. Has given a factual &/ or conceptual knowledge base regarding the topic & has utilised appropriate terminology. Reasonable knowledge of topic and an awareness of a variety of ideas and contexts. Comprehensive/detailed knowledge of topic with areas of specialisation showing an awareness of provisional nature of knowledge. References Referencing is absent/ unsystematic. Literature cited is contemporary or relevant. Some attempt at referencing. Literature cited is both contemporary and relevant. Referencing is mainly accurate. Literature cited is both contemporary and relevant yet not extensive. Referencing is accurate with minimal errors. Literature cited is contemporary, relevant and extensive. Referencing is consistently accurate. 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