Discuss and describe the type of medication error

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Assignment - Short Answer Topics

Choose 3 (three) topics from the list of topics below. All students must complete topic 1 and choose another 2 (two) topics to answer from the remaining list.

List of Topics -

Topic 1: Compulsory (All students must complete)

Read the clinical summary found on the Moodle site under Assessment 1 regarding the case study originating from a coronal inquest. Write 500-600 words addressing the following questions:

a) Discuss and describe the type of medication error that occurred in this scenario.

b) The Director of Medical Services gave evidence that a number of measures had been implemented following an investigation using a root cause analysis of this incident.

Discuss 1 (one) or 2 (two) safety measures that you feel would have been implemented to minimise the risk of such an error in drug administration occurring again.

Topic 2: 'Nurses are regularly confronted with ethical dilemmas in day to day practice and are regularly required to make ethical decisions, despite not always being aware of this fact (Oh & Gastmans, 2015)'.

You are required to identify an ethical principle and how this relates to clinical practice with reference to medications.

Instructions: To answer this topic, you are required to watch a short vignette involving Stanley and a nurse. In your response, in 500-600 words, address the following:

Describe what is happening (the situation/scenario)
Identify at least one ethical principle that could apply to this scenario, and describe what that principle/s mean in relation to this situation/scenario
Discuss the ethical issues and or outcomes in applying that principle to the specific situation you described.

Topic 3:

Understanding pharmacokinetics (PK) is important for safety administrating medications to patients. However the PK of drugs are altered by age i.e. in the elderly population group, when compared to adults.

Discuss PK i.e. absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion that includes one aspect (for each part) that differs in the elderly in comparison to adults. Include in your discussion at least 2 (two) to 3 nursing implications/interventions to ensure safety in administering medications to this population group.

Topic 4:

After reading the case study below, discuss in your answer, the questions that follow.

Case Study: Mr. Benjamin Brown is a 16 year old male who has been admitted to hospital with a diagnosis of new-onset diabetes. His initial symptoms prior to his admission included a 10kg weight loss over the past few weeks, nausea, increased thirst and urination. He is stabilized, then placed initially on regular insulin - Humulin R. Provide a discussion, with reference to Mr. Brown, that includes the following:

a) Discuss the pathophysiology of Type 1 Diabetes (T1DM) vs Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM).

b) State which type of diabetes (T1DM or T2DM) Mr. Brown has most likely been diagnosed with and why. Explain the rationale for why insulin is prescribed as the preferred medication to treat his diabetes.

c) Describe the mechanism of action of insulin prescribed for Mr Benjamin Brown.

d) Discuss considerations the nurse may need to be aware of when insulin is ordered and/or administered.

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len1449914

4/4/2017 12:35:44 AM

Topic 2 Comprehensively includes a detailed discussion and understanding on the various aspects of the selected topic as per the assessment piece. Topic 3 (3rdTopic student’s paper) Comprehensively includes a detailed discussion and understanding of the various aspects of the selected topic as per the assessment piece. A minimum of 10 up-to-date references used including 5 or more up-to-date journal articles as well as relevant books and web sites spread consistently across all topics answered. Reference list appears in alphabetical order and fully adheres to reference list presentation guidelines APA style.

len1449914

4/4/2017 12:35:38 AM

Excellent presentation of assignment with inclusion of all correct components, double line spaced, and Consistently accurate with spelling, grammar and use of punctuation. Clear and succinct introduction that introduces and outlines the direction for each chosen topic and a conclusion that sums up each discussion. Content is clearly relevant, the approach clearly and comprehensively addresses each topic and the discussion proceeds logically for each topic. Well linked to supporting literature. Topic 1 Comprehensively includes a detailed discussion of the topic with clear, coherent and convincing critical thought displayed.

len1449914

4/4/2017 12:34:06 AM

Academic essay format is required which includes an introduction and conclusion for each topic you select which is included in the word count. As each topic is 500 - 600 words, a general rule of no more than 10% of the total word count should apply to these (50-60 words). For help with writing an academic essay please click the link ‘Writing an Academic Essay’ on the Moodle site (under the 'Assessment' tab) or see the ALC (Academic Learning Centre) for assistance.

len1449914

4/4/2017 12:33:57 AM

Australian student, 1500-1800 words, need it as per the guidelines. Choose 3 (three) topics from the list of topics below. All students must complete topic 1 and choose another 2 (two) topics to answer from the remaining list. For each topic, you are required to write 500 – 600 words (+/- 10%). Each topic is an individual topic and needs to adhere to the stipulated word count (500-600 words). The total word count for all three topics: 1500-1800 words (+/- 10%).

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