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The Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) I chose to do my research paper on is Megestrol Acet (Appetite stimulant) and Edibles (marijuana). In this paper I will be discussing what complementary and alternative medicine is along with some of the reasons why some cancer patients prefer CAM (edible) over traditional prescription drugs. I will be discussing what appetite stimulants do and elaborate on the use of Megestrol Acetate vs edibles as an appetite stimulant. I will also be discussing the side effects, adverse effects, and drug interactions along with the body systems that become affected as a result of using these drugs. With this research I would like to decide which approach would be the best for a cancer patient. I would believe that the one that causes the least amount of side effect and or the one that shows a bigger increase in appetite evidence by weight gain or food consumption.
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Research Topic Intro.
The Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) I chose to do my research paper
on is Megestrol Acet (Appetite stimulant) and Edibles (marijuana). In this paper I will be
discussing what complementary and alternative medicine is along with some of the reasons why
some cancer patients prefer CAM (edible) over traditional prescription drugs. I will be discussing
what appetite stimulants do and elaborate on the use of Megestrol Acetate vs edibles as an
appetite stimulant. I will also be discussing the side effects, adverse effects, and drug interactions
along with the body systems that become affected as a result of using these drugs. With this
research I would like to decide which approach would be the best for a cancer patient. I would
believe that the one that causes the least amount of side effect and or the one that shows a bigger
increase in appetite evidence by weight gain or food consumption.
What is Megestrol Acetate
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A oral suspension synthetic substance, which is similar to the female hormone
progesterone, is used to treat disease-related weight loss and appetite loss. It is also used
to treat advanced breast cancer and endometrial cancer
Effects on the body
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Megestrol is used to improve appetite and to increase weight in cancer(associated
anorexia)
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What is Edible (marijuana)
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Food products infused with cannabis extract are known as edibles. Edibles can be made
at home or bought commercially for dispensaries and come in a variety of flavors and
shapes, including baked goods, candies, gummies, chocolates, lozenges, and beverages
Effects on the body
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Medicinal cannabis has shown promise in improving appetite-related symptoms in people
with cancer. The active ingredient in marijuana, called delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol
(THC), increases the appetites of advanced cancer patients.
Research Paper Guidelines
Guidelines:
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Write a 4-page paper in APA format (in addition to a cover page and a reference page) using
at least two heading levels on a topic of your choosing but must be related to complementary
and alternative medicine (CAM).
Students must use at least three (3) peer reviewed articles and at least two (2) Professional
Organizations or Regulatory Agencies as references.
o Your textbooks do not count as part of your required resources.
o Resources should be limited to articles within the last 5 years.
The Research paper will be submitted through Canvas using a plagiarism, Turnitin, program.
Should be less than 20%
Submission can be word or PDF.
Guidelines for Paper
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Pick a medication and find a comparable CAM and compare how they affect the body
Discuss what systems are affected
Compare and contrast how are the two alike and how they are different
Compare and contrast side effects of both
Compare and Contrast adverse effects of both
Discuss medication interactions
Compare and contrast dosage differences
Explore professional organizations and what they have to say about the CAM.
After you have discussed the above information provide a synopsis of what you learned and
which one you think is more beneficial and why. Must be evidence-based decision.
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Rubric
CAM Research Paper
Criteria
Medication and
Comparable CAM
Identified a medication
and a CAM. Discussed how the
medication and the CAM work
on the body systems.
Compare and Contrast
Medication and CAM
Detail how the
medication and CAM are
similar. Describe the
differences between the
medication and CAM.
5 pts
Compare and Contrast
Side Effects
Provides a comparison
or differences in adverse effects
of the medication and CAM.
There may not be any
similarities or differences in
side effects, but covers the side
effects of both the CAM and
medication. Demonstrates an
understanding of similarities
and differences regarding
adverse effects of medication
and CAM.
2 pts
Discuss Possible
Interactions
Provides discussion of
any possible interactions the
patient should be aware of
when using the medication and
CAM.
3 pts
Dosing
Provides standard
dosing information for
medication and CAM.
1 pts
Professional
Organizations
Explore a professional
organization (2). Discuss the
results of what the
2 pts
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Criteria
organizations have to say
regarding the use of the CAM.
Synopsis
Provides a synopsis of
findings regarding use of
medication and CAM. Uses
research to support which one
is more beneficial to the patient.
3 pts
Grammar, Spelling
APA
Paper is presented
with APA formatting and is
clearly written, free from
spelling and grammatical
errors.
4 pts
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