Description
The purpose of this assignment is to understand the principles of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics and how they affect the delivery of prescription and non-prescription pharmacologic care.
Students will provide the best complete answer to each of the following questions:
Define the principles of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics in the delivery of pharmacological care.
Discuss the importance of the pharmacokinetic processes of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion during the administration of medications.
Explain the importance of identifying the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics principles in the use of alternative, nutritional, and complementary medications.
To maximize beneficial responses and minimize harm, discuss how drug therapy must be adjusted to account for sources of individual variation; i.e. size, genetic factors, co-morbid conditions, etc.
Define the nurse’s role and legal responsibilities for medication administration.
Assignment Criteria:
A rationale for your answers must be supported by evidence from at least three (3) references. One reference must be the course textbook and the other two references can either be peer-reviewed scholarly journal articles (no older than five [5] years unless a classic source) and/or credible websites.
Use of the APA Student Paper format is required. Suggested paper length is 2 to 3 pages max! Excluding the title and reference pages.
The following Level 1 headings for your paper must be used:
Title of Your Paper
Introductory paragraph should be written between the title and the first Level 1 heading.
Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics
Importance of the Pharmacokinetic Processes
Drug Therapy Adjustment for Individual Variation
Nurse’s Role and Legal Responsibilities for Medication Administration
Conclusion
Rubric
Assignment #1 and #3 Spr 2021 (150 pts) (1) (1)
Assignment #1 and #3 Spr 2021 (150 pts) (1) (1)
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTimely Submission
5 pts
Submits assignment by due date and time.
3 pts
Submits assignment less than 48 hours past the due date.
0 pts
Submitted more than 48 hours past the due date.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAddresses Assigned Topic
30 pts
Topic is covered in a complete and concise manner.
25 pts
Topic is covered and most pharmacological implications are discussed.
10 pts
Topic is only slightly covered and lacks substance. Limited pharmacological implications addressed.
0 pts
Incomplete or confusing.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvidence of Critical Thinking
65 pts
Demonstrates clear understanding of the topic. Relates research and patient safety concerns thoroughly; applies information to professional nursing practice.
50 pts
Conveys understanding of the topic. Adequate discussion of related research and patient safety concerns. Some inconsistencies in making connections between information provided and professional nursing practice.
35 pts
Paper lacks substance; limited evidence of understanding of the topic. Connections between information provided and professional nursing practice are unclear, not firmly established, or are not obvious. Minimal or unclear references to related research and patient safety concerns.
0 pts
Lack of understanding. No evidence of connections between information provided (if provided) and professional nursing practice. Little or no reference to related research and patient safety concerns.
65 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferences/Resources
20 pts
At least three (3) references are required. One must be the course textbook and the other two either peer-reviewed scholarly journal articles (no older than five [5] years unless a classic source) and/or credible websites.
10 pts
Missing one of the following required references. At least three (3) references are required. One must be the course textbook and the other two either peer-reviewed scholarly journal articles (no older than five [5] years unless a classic source) and/or credible websites.
5 pts
Missing two of the following required references. At least three (3) references are required. One must be the course textbook and the other two either peer-reviewed scholarly journal articles (no older than five [5] years unless a classic source) and/or credible websites.
0 pts
Only one reference or references are not used.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSpelling, Grammar, and APA Format
20 pts
Proper grammar, and spelling. Proper APA format. 0 to 2 errors
10 pts
Contains minor errors in grammar and spelling. Minor errors in APA format. 3 to 4 errors
5 pts
Multiple errors in grammar and spelling. Multiple errors in APA format. 5 to 6 errors
0 pts
Lacks proper grammar, contains multiple misspelled words. Lacks proper APA format. Greater than 6 errors.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTurnitin Score
10 pts
Turnitin Score 20% or less.
5 pts
Turnitin Score 21% to 30%
3 pts
Turnitin Score 31% to 40%
0 pts
TTurnitin Score greater than 40%
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLate Assignment SubmissionLate assignment submissions are built into the grading rubric. If not stated there, five (5) points will be deducted for each day up until five (5) days past the due date. Course work received over five (5) days past the due date will not be graded and students will receive a zero (0) for the assignment.
0 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
0 pts
Total Points: 150
