Discussion 1
Create a concept map for
one of the topics from the list below:
· Sickle Cell Anemia
· Cystic Fibrosis
The content of the concept map must include:
· pathophysiology
· definition
· etiology
· risk factors (genetic predisposition and environment factors if applicable)
· causative factors
· common signs and symptoms for the disease
· labs & diagnostic tests
· nursing interventions
· medical treatment
· complications of the disease
· patient & family education
· 4-6 references using APA 7th ed. format
What is a concept map?
A concept map is a visual representation of an overarching topic and the relationships between individual ideas, images, or words that lend themselves to the larger picture. Using designated shapes, as well as labeled lines and arrows, concept maps can depict cause and effect, requirements, and contributions between items. Concept maps are ideal for developing logical thinking, dissecting complex systems, and contextualizing specific ideas within larger topics. Source: Lucidspark. (n.d.).
What is a Concept Map?
DiscussionModule 1.1 – Discussion
Safety in Drug Administration
Case Study: You are preparing to discharge a 43-year-old male patient who has received treatment for a fracture of the right tibia. You provide the patient with a prescription for a narcotic analgesic to be used as needed for pain, along with information about the medication. The patient states, “
I don’t need the prescription. My cousin just had surgery and didn’t take all of his pain medicine. I can just use his. That will be cheaper for me, anyway, since I don’t have insurance.”
Instructions:
1. Read the Case Study above.
2. Then, re-read Chapter 1, then answer the following questions below:
a. Discuss the legal and therapeutic implications related to the patient taking narcotic analgesics that have been prescribed for another person.
· With these implications in mind, how should you respond to the patient?
b. How should you respond to the patient’s concern about the cost of his medication?
3. Your post should:
. Be at least 140 words.
. Include at least one (1) reference to support your answers.
2. Reference(s) must follow
APA guidelinesLinks to an external site.
.
4. Read and respond to at least one (1) classmate’s post.
. Your response should:
. Be at least 100 words.
. Include at least one (1) reference to support your response.
2. Reference(s) must follow
APA guidelinesLinks
Discussion Topic: Module 1.3 – DiscussionModule 1.3 – Discussion
Medication Orders
Case Study: You are working at a long-term care facility and have been appointed to serve on a new committee. The purpose of the committee is to improve medication safety in the facility. Currently, the medication orders are handwritten in each patient’s chart. The orders are then sent to the pharmacy via fax. The nurses copy the medication orders by hand onto the medication administration record (MAR). The facility does not use barcoding or computer-generated MARs. Medications are supplied from the pharmacy in bulk rather than in unit dose.”
Instructions:
1. Read the Case Study above.
2. Then, re-read Chapter 3, then answer the following questions below:
a. Discuss the potential for medication errors in the current system. What processes are in place that could make medication errors more likely to occur?
b. Develop suggested solutions for each of the process issues identified.
a. What additional suggestions for improving medication safety can you identify?
c. What would be the potential advantages and disadvantages of implementing a barcoding system in this facility?
3. Your post should:
. Be at least 140 words.
. Include at least one (1) reference to support your answers.
. Reference(s) must follow
APA guidelinesLinks to an external site.
.
4. Read and respond to at least one (1) class