State the issue and why it is a concern for PH. Explain your ideas for solution or at least the steps needed to begin to address the issues -provide at least 3-5 factual statements that support your opinion.

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Advocacy Letter

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Proper heading and addressed to the correct person/ governmental agency
  • Introduce yourself and state why you have a stake in this issue -establish why you wrote to this agency
  • State the issue and why it is a concern for PH
  • Explain your ideas for solution or at least the steps needed to begin to address the issues -provide at least 3-5 factual statements (statistics, studies, etc) that support your opinion.
  • Proper salutation This letter should be NO MORE than 5 paragraphs.
  • You must use proper citation (either APA or MLA) for anything you cite in the letter. You must provide a works cited page at the end of your letter.

The purpose of an advocacy statement is to express your view, supported by evidence, about a topic, usually to a politician or a political office, in order to promote a position. In public health, these advocacy letters take on an important role in promoting a public health issue which a member of the public health community feels is not being adequately addressed by those in power.
https://linguaholic.conn/linguablog/how-to-write-an-advocacy-letter/ e., (This website should give you some basics as to what must go in this letter)

Here are some basic requirements for your advocacy letter: Pick a public health issue you feel is not adequately addressed either locally, on a state level or on a national/international level. (Topic examples: gun control, vaccines in school, combatting obesity, school lunches, food insecurity, access to healthcare, drug abuse, reproductive health, sex education, LGBTQIA+ issues in PH, etc.) No topic is off limits.
Then, research your topic so you can make fact based salient points in your advocacy statement.

Finally, craft a letter that both advocates your position and offers some actionable steps that can be taken to promote this issue and possibly change the current governmental intervention on this issue.

Upper management at the CSU Widget Factory does not understand why they have any liability when it comes to workplace violence. How would you explain this to them, and what recommendations would you make to reduce the organization’s liability in workplace violence incidents?

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QUESTION 1

Upper management at the CSU Widget Factory does not understand why they have any liability when it comes to workplace violence. How would you explain this to them, and what recommendations would you make to reduce the organization’s liability in workplace violence incidents?

Your response should be a minimum of 400 words.

QUESTION 2

Due to its location on the Gulf Coast, the CSU Widget Factory is subject to hurricanes and floods. Using the plan, practice, evaluate, and adjust framework, describe the emergency preparations that the organization should make to minimize the adverse effects of these severe weather emergencies.

Your response should be a minimum of 400 words.

Would you prescribe any medications at this point? Why or why not? If so, what? What would be the choice for second-line therapy? What are the parameters for monitoring success of the therapy? Discuss specific patient education based on the prescribed therapy. List one or two adverse reactions for the selected agent that would cause you to change therapy. What would be the choice for second-line therapy?

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APharmA#5

The ShadowHealth© Focused Exam: UTI with antibiotic sensitivity (Makayla Henderson)
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:

Would you prescribe any medications at this point? Why or why not? If so, what?
What would be the choice for second-line therapy?
What are the parameters for monitoring success of the therapy?
Discuss specific patient education based on the prescribed therapy.
List one or two adverse reactions for the selected agent that would cause you to change therapy.
What would be the choice for second-line therapy?
What lifestyle changes would you recommend for this patient, in addition to medication?
Describe one or two drug–drug or drug–food interactions for the selected agent.

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.

Choose one antihypertensive medication that you would prescribe for patient newly diagnosed with hypertension. Why did you choose this medication? How does this medication work in the body? What would be the choice for second-line therapy? Why? How does this medication work in the body? What are the parameters for monitoring success of the therapy for the first medication?

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APharmA#3

The ShadowHealth© Antihypertension Concept Lab
Professional Development: Write a 500-word APA reflection essay of your[1] 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. Choose one antihypertensive medication that you would prescribe for patient newly diagnosed with hypertension. Why did you choose this medication? How does this medication work in the body?
2. What would be the choice for second-line therapy? Why? How does this medication work in the body?
3. What are the parameters for monitoring success of the therapy for the first medication?
4. Discuss specific patient education based on the prescribed therapy.
5. List one or two adverse reactions for the selected agent that would cause you to change therapy.
6. What lifestyle changes would you recommend for a patient with hypertension (in addition to medication)?
7. Describe one or two drug–drug or drug–food interactions for the selected agent.

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.

Discuss at least three symptoms caused by physiologic changes and consequences of hypertension. Discuss how pharmaceutical treatments are designed to alleviate those symptoms. What are the risks and benefits of these treatments? What are potential drug interactions with this these medications? What added therapy would you consider if the patient’s hypertension were complicated by heart failure? What therapies would you avoid? What patient education is needed in terms of compliance and expectations of medications prescribed?

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APharmD #3/#4

One page for Each Section
Locate at least one scholarly source that addresses theses topics in support of your perspective in a 250-word each section

#3 Discuss at least three symptoms caused by physiologic changes and consequences of hypertension. Discuss how pharmaceutical treatments are designed to alleviate those symptoms. What are the risks and benefits of these treatments? What are potential drug interactions with this these medications? What added therapy would you consider if the patient’s hypertension were complicated by heart failure? What therapies would you avoid? What patient education is needed in terms of compliance and expectations of medications prescribed?

#4 Discuss at least three symptoms caused by physiologic changes and consequences of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Discuss the findings for each type of thyroid disorders; comparing and contrasting symptoms, lab findings, and possible etiologies. Discuss how pharmaceutical treatments are designed to alleviate those symptoms. What are the risks and benefits of these treatments? What are potential drug interactions with these medications?

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

Select one commonly acquired over-the-counter (OTC) herbal supplement and give a brief discussion on its mechanism of action. Explain why a patient might seek treatment from an OTC supplement instead of a more effective prescription drug. Identify opportunities the nurse has in educating about, administering, and monitoring the proper use of OTC supplements.

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APharmD#1/#2

One page for Each Section
Locate at least one scholarly source that addresses theses topics in support of your perspective in a 250-word each section

#1Select one commonly acquired over-the-counter (OTC) herbal supplement and give a brief discussion on its mechanism of action. Explain why a patient might seek treatment from an OTC supplement instead of a more effective prescription drug. Identify opportunities the nurse has in educating about, administering, and monitoring the proper use of OTC supplements.

#2 Discuss at least three symptoms caused by physiologic changes and consequences of COPD. Discuss how pharmaceutical treatments are designed to alleviate those symptoms. When are antibiotics appropriate in the treatment of COPD? Which bacteria are most commonly attributed in a COPD bacterial infection? Which antibiotics are usually chosen and why? What are the risks and benefits of these treatments? What patient education is needed in terms of compliance and expectations of medications prescribed?

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

What would be the choice for second-line therapy? What are the parameters for monitoring success of the therapy? Discuss specific patient education based on the prescribed therapy. List one or two adverse reactions for the selected agent that would cause you to change therapy. What would be the choice for second-line therapy? What lifestyle changes would you recommend for this patient, in addition to medication? Describe one or two drug–drug or drug–food interactions for the selected agent.

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APharmA#6

The ShadowHealth© Focused Exam: Pain Management (Tanner Bailey)

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:
Would you prescribe any medications at this point? Why or why not? If so, what?
What would be the choice for second-line therapy?
What are the parameters for monitoring success of the therapy?
Discuss specific patient education based on the prescribed therapy.
List one or two adverse reactions for the selected agent that would cause you to change therapy.
What would be the choice for second-line therapy?
What lifestyle changes would you recommend for this patient, in addition to medication?
Describe one or two drug–drug or drug–food interactions for the selected agent.

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).
Minimum 4 scholarly resources

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

Would you prescribe any medications at this point? Why or why not? If so, what? What would be the choice for second-line therapy? What are the parameters for monitoring success of the therapy? Discuss specific patient education based on the prescribed therapy.

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APharmA#7

The ShadowHealth© Focused: COPD (Debbie O’Conner)

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:
Would you prescribe any medications at this point? Why or why not? If so, what?
What would be the choice for second-line therapy?
What are the parameters for monitoring success of the therapy?
Discuss specific patient education based on the prescribed therapy.

List one or two adverse reactions for the selected agent that would cause you to change therapy.
What would be the choice for second-line therapy?
What lifestyle changes would you recommend for this patient, in addition to medication?
Describe one or two drug–drug or drug–food interactions for the selected agent.

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. ISBN 9781496319968.

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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APharmA#1

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.

What is the impact of a lack of availability or access to needed cancer medication during disasters and emergency management? What can be done to mitigate these concerns? What is the role of the nurse within a multidisciplinary team during times of disaster response for this population?

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APharmD #7/#8

One page for Each Section
Locate at least one scholarly source that addresses theses topics in support of your perspective in a 250-word each section (3 references each)

#7 What is the impact of a lack of availability or access to needed cancer medication during disasters and emergency management? What can be done to mitigate these concerns? What is the role of the nurse within a multidisciplinary team during times of disaster response for this population?

#8 Discussion Question 1: Metabolic syndrome is an increasing issue in the US. What factors contribute to development of the syndrome, who is more at risk for this syndrome, and how does this syndrome intersect for higher rates of obesity and the development of increase risks of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes? What pharmacology intervention and interprofessional input may help control aspects of metabolic syndrome?

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