Explain what the difference is between a medication allergy and a medication sensitivity. Then, choose one medication allergy commonly seen in practice. What cross-sensitivities could patients with this medication allergy experience? What potential complications and reactions could this patient have and what treatment is available?

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The ShadowHealth© Advanced Pharmacology Orientation exercise
The ShadowHealth© Conversation Concept Lab

Professional Development: Write a 500-word APA reflection essay of your experience with the ShadowHealth© virtual assignment(s). At least two scholarly sources in addition to your textbook should be utilized. Answers to the following questions may be included in your reflective essay:
1. Regarding the use of shadow health answer the following questions:
What went well in your assessment?
What did not go so well? What will you change for your next assessment?
How will this program help you understand pharmacology better?

2. Explain what the difference is between a medication allergy and a medication sensitivity. Then, choose one medication allergy commonly seen in practice. What cross-sensitivities could patients with this medication allergy experience? What potential complications and reactions could this patient have and what treatment is available?

3. Choose at least one herbal supplement/medication you have seen patients taking in your practice. Discuss the rationale for taking this medication, its possible benefits, its consequences of taking it, and possible drug interactions. Discuss how the medication is absorbed, distributed, and metabolized and excreted by the body.

Assignment Expectations
Length: 500 words essay must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner.
Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA style. These two pages do not count towards the minimal word amount for this assignment.
References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least two (2) scholarly articles, in addition to the textbook, as sources in your essay.
Format: Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).

Arcangelo, V. P., Peterson, A. M., Wilbur, V., & Reinhold, J. A. (2017). Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice: A Practical Approach (4th ed.). Wolters Kluwer. IBSN: 9781496319968.