Analyze the outcomes of the conditions you chose and how they affect the patient’s quality of life. 

The purpose of this assignment is to assess your understanding of various disease processes, treatment options, how the outcomes of different pathologic conditions affect quality of life, and any adverse effects or side effects of drugs used to treat various diseases. By completing this assignment, the student will be meeting the multiple learning objectives listed below in the “Instructions.”

 

Instructions

Complete the following steps: Considering the following 3 conditions:

1- Acne

2- Lyme disease

3- impertigo

· Analyze each of the conditions you chose by:

1. Verifying the etiology of each condition.

2. Fully describe the conditions.

3. Identifying the implications of the condition on different body systems.

· Identify the various pharmacological treatment options by:

1. Describing the various pharmacological treatment options for each condition.

2. Identifying the application and route for each treatment option.

3. Define the drug classification for each treatment option (ie. Opioid, Antibiotic, ACE Inhibitor, etc.).

4. Explaining side effects (secondary unwanted effect that occurs due to drug therapy) of each drug.

5. Identifying any adverse reactions (unintended pharmacologic effects that occur when a medication is administered correctly) for each drug.

· Analyze the outcomes of the conditions you chose and how they affect the patient’s quality of life.

 

Reference: Pathopharmacology, Bruce J Colbert MS, RRT / Kurtis Pierce MBA, RRT

What OTC drugs (active ingredients) are available to treat the following common cold and cough symptoms?

Preparing the Assignment

Follow these guidelines when completing each component of the assignment.

1. Use  Canva.com (Links to an external site.)  or another infographic development to design a patient teaching aid about OTC treatments for colds and cough.  Use PO drugs only.

2. Include the following required six sections. You do not have to use these exact words for headings, but they should be labeled to identify the intended topic.

a. What OTC drugs (active ingredients) are available to treat the following common cold and cough symptoms?

i. Nasal decongestants

ii. Cough suppressants

iii. Expectorants

iv. Antihistamines

v. Pain relievers

b. What is the recommended dose and frequency for each generic drug (active ingredient)?

c. How do I know which one to take?

d. How do I know which OTC medications are safe to take with others?

e. When should I stop taking the OTC medication selected?

f. When should I see my healthcare provider?

3. Format

a. Readability

b. Lay language for patients rather than professional language

c. Creativity

i. Use of graphics, images, etc.

d. Use PO drugs only

4. References & Participation

a. References used should be noted at the bottom of your infographic in a smaller font as not to distract from information provided but also validating the information came from a reliable source within the last 5 years.

b. References should be from either your textbook or a professional source such as American Gastroenterological Association, Prescriber’s Desk Reference, etc.

c. References should not be from sources such as MayoClinic, WebMD, etc.

d. Additionally, avoid use of journal articles for this assignment as you are looking for a more global consensus than that of one journal article.

5. Screenshot

a. Provide a screenshot of your completed infographic.

b. Highlight the date the infographic was created (see example in image).

c. The infographic submitted must match the screenshot submitted with the assignment.

d. The date the infographic is created must coincide with the session in which it is submitted.

e. You must submit the infographic itself (not a screenshot of the infographic) and the screenshot showing the completion date each as their own file. Each can be either a PDF, JPG, or DOCX – but each must be its own separate file.

Since the beginning of the course, what, if anything, have you learned about how you communicate? What has changed in your communication that has made you a better communicator?

This is a DB and reply post ( reply post will be posted in msgs)

For this discussion, you are going to take a look back at how far you have come as a communicator, what you still need to work on, and what strengths you possess. Please answer EACH of the following questions with a three to five sentence answer, utilizing personal examples, information from readings, or general observations.

  1. Since the beginning of the course, what, if anything, have you learned about how you communicate? What has changed in your communication that has made you a better communicator?
  2. What have you found as one of your weaknesses as a communicator? How are you going to try to make yourself more effective in this manner?
  3. What skill is a strength of yours and how do you envision being able to apply it in your future career?

Review the posts made by your classmates and choose someone to whom you can offer suggestions to for improving that weakness.

Discuss how the company should use at least 1 of the processes and at least 1 of the tools to implement the strategy.

Assignment Details

Assignment Description

You will create this assignment following the Assignment Detail instructions below.

Review the tutorial How to Submit an Individual Project.

Assignment Details

A company must establish business objectives. The company uses various business strategies, processes, and tools to achieve its goals. A key performance indicator (KPI) is a measure that aligns with a business objective to help determine whether the company is on track to meet the purpose. The company will identify and monitor KPIs to determine whether the company is performing to the level necessary to achieve its objectives. If not, the company will make needed adjustments to the business operational processes to improve performance to meet the measure outlined in the KPI.

Use this template to complete the assignment: Unit 3 Template.

For this assignment, complete the following:

The introduction should introduce the reader to the business operational processes to improve performance to meet the measures outlined within the KPIs. Discuss how the company should use at least 1 of the processes and at least 1 of the tools to implement the strategy. Discuss how this process or tool strategy will help the company achieve its objective. How will the business objective identified help the company know whether it performs well enough to meet its goals? What are the strategies and associated processes and tools to help the company achieve the KPI? The conclusion should summarize key points from the business operational processes that you discussed.

Your performance analysis should be 5 pages in length. Be sure to properly cite your sources using APA. Include your references and in­text citations.

Submitting your assignment in APA format means, at a minimum, you will need the following:

Title page: Remember the running head. The title should be in all capitals. Length: 5 pages minimum Abstract: This is a summary of your paper, not an introduction. Begin writing in third person. Body: This begins on the page following the title page and abstract page and must be double­spaced (be careful not to triple­ or quadruple­space between paragraphs). The typeface should be 12­pt. Times Roman or 12­pt. Courier in regular black type. Do not use color, bold type, or italics, except as required for APA­level headings and references. The deliverable length of the body of your paper for this assignment is 5 pages. In­body academic citations to support your decisions and analysis are required. A variety of academic sources is encouraged. Reference page: References that align with your in­body academic sources are listed on the final page of your paper. The references must be in APA format using appropriate spacing, hanging indent, italics, and uppercase and lowercase usage as appropriate for the type of resource used. Remember, the Reference page is not a bibliography but a further listing of the abbreviated in­body citations used in the paper. Every referenced item must have a corresponding in­body citation.

Would you recommend this facility to a family with a child with a disability? Why or why not?

ASSIGNMENT #1

1.Early Intervention Strategies Paper (15 points) The purpose of the presentation is to help classmates understand different types of intervention strategies for early intervention. Students will be expected to write a 5–7-page paper that is comprised of two parts.

In Part I, the student will discuss the role of each of the following professionals that can comprise a treatment team in a maximum of 3 pages:

· Developmental Teacher

· Occupational Therapist

· Physical Therapist

· Speech/Language Pathologist

· Audiologist Vision Consultant

· Psychologist Pediatrician

 

Part II: Furthermore, each student will set up a site visit at a local agency or provider of services to young children and will spend some time observing a particular facility or program that cares for and provides services to infants and young children. The following list should be used to guide the observations. The student should summarize the following information in at least 4 pages:

• Name of the facility or program

• Ages of the children served

• History and philosophy of the facility or program

• Structure of the facility or program (Co-Op, Pre-Ketch.)

• Services provided

• Activities and routines in which the children engage

• Adult to child ratio

• Types of delays and disabilities of the children who attend this program

• Family involvement

• Type of setting: inclusive setting, provisions for inclusion

• Curriculum used

• Would you recommend this facility to a family with a child with a disability? Why or why not?

Explain the risks that most IT departments would need to be concerned with, detailing at least three examples of risks that are possible.

Explain the risks that most IT departments would need to be concerned with, detailing at least three examples of risks that are possible. In the conclusion, explain how you will use this information in your current or future job.

Your assignment should meet the following requirements:

  • 3-4 pages long, not including the cover page and reference page.
  • Conform to APA Style.
  • Support your answers with at least one current scholarly journal article (not more than five years old). The Rasmussen Library is a great place to find resources.
  • Clearly and well-written, concise, and logical, using excellent grammar and style techniques. You are being graded in part on the quality of your writing. If you need assistance with your writing style and APA format, start with the Writing and APA guides at the Rasmussen Library.
Give an example of a service that you experienced recently. Explain why it was superior to their competition.

Part 1

Give an example of a service that you experienced recently. Explain why it was superior to their competition. Based on the service that you received, was it worth more to you (i.e., would you have paid more in comparison to their competitors)?

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary

Part 2

Marketing Plan: Part III
In this unit, you will continue to build upon your marketing plan for an existing company and a product or service of your choice. For Part III, make certain to include the sections listed below in your marketing plan.

Segmenting, Targeting, Positioning, and Differentiation
Identify the specific segmentation strategies that you will use. Identify your target markets. Incorporate the use of specific demographics and data in your research.

Marketing Strategy
In this section, use the four Ps of marketing to specifically explain your product, price, promotion, and place (or distribution) strategies. Identify any specific competitive advantages that you have for each P that you are using.

Positioning
How do you want your customer to perceive your product or service? What benefits will you offer? What is your sales strategy? Explain whether you will focus on business-to-business (B2B) or business-to-consumer (B2C) markets.

Your essay must be three pages in length, not counting the title and reference pages. All sources used must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. You must use at least two references. Adhere to APA Style when constructing this assignment, including in-text citations and references for all sources that are used. Please note that no abstract is needed.

Resources
The following resource(s) may help you with this assignment.

advise and recommend a course of action based on the specified ethical lenses and facts as given.

Assignment 1

Suggested Length: 750 to 1000 words

Ethical Theories to Apply: Utilitarianism and Universal Ethics

 

 

1. Task

 

You work in the Ethics Department for ABC Company (ABC). Your department is dedicated to advising its employees about their ethical obligations in the corporate setting. You are an internal consultant who provides advice and most importantly, recommendations for action to employees of the firm. All communications you receive in this capacity are confidential.

 

Luke, an employee of ABC, comes to you with the following scenario and asks for your advice. He wants to fully consider the situation. Your task is to advise and recommend a course of action based on the specified ethical lenses and facts as given.

 

You must choose one of the theories on which to base your recommendation.

Using research, determine where networks will go in the next 5-10 years and how that might impact the global economy.

Part1: Implementing information technology across the globe 2Page

Find a peer-reviewed scholarly journal article discussing implementing information technology globally. Complete a review of the article by writing a 2 overview of the article. This will be a detailed summary of the journal article, including concepts discussed and findings. Additionally, find one other source (it does not have to be a peer-reviewed journal article) that substantiates the findings in the article you are reviewing.

 

Part 2: Global Networking 1Page

Networks have changed drastically over the last 30 years.  With the first introduction of the 56k modem, which was about 3 typewriter pages per second, to speeds well over 1Gbps these days, the ability to use networks globally, has changed the way we do business.  Using research, determine where networks will go in the next 5-10 years and how that might impact the global economy.