Discussion 6521 #6 | Social Science homework help

To prepare:

•Select one of the following:  endocrine or musculoskeletal disorders: thyroid disease, osteoarthritis, rheumatic arthritis, gout, multiple sclerosis, or fibromyalgia. Consider the types of drugs that would be prescribed to patients to treat symptoms associated with this disorder.

•Select one of the following factors:  genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior. Reflect on how this factor might impact the effects of prescribed drugs, as well as any measures you might take to help reduce negative side effects.

Post  1 to 2 page  Paper on : A description of the endocrine or musculoskeletal disorder you selected including types of drugs that would be prescribed to patients to treat associated symptoms. Then, explain how the factor you selected might impact the effects of prescribed drugs, as well as any measures you might take to help reduce negative side effects

References

Arcangelo, V. P., & Peterson, A. M. (Eds.). (2013). Pharmacotherapeutics for advanced practice: A practical approach (3rd ed.). Ambler, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. 

◦Chapter 36, “Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis” (pp. 538–559)

Chapter 37, “Fibromyalgia” (pp. 560–567)

Chapter 45, “Diabetes Mellitus” (pp. 696–714)

◦Chapter 46, “Thyroid Disorders” (pp. 715–729)

Media

•Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2012). The endocrine system and diabetes. Baltimore, MD: Author.

Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 5 minutes.

•Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2012). Advanced pharmacology – Mid-course review. Baltimore, MD: Author.