Week 2 Questions to Answer- cite all answers- use APA structure and sentencing. Use scholarly Research, intext citation and reference page.
Why are SSRIs preferred to benzodiazepines for the treatment of anxiety?
How does Zolpidem work to induce sleep? Should this medication be used long term?
Is melatonin safe to use long term for sleep? How does it induce sleep? How long does it take to take effect?
What is the mechanism of action of the two major groups of antipsychotic drugs?
What are extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS)? How are these treated?
What is neuroleptic malignant syndrome? How is this treated?
Name three teaching points for the patient starting fluoxetine.
What are the clinical manifestations of tricyclic antidepressent overdose (toxicity)? How is this managed?
Are the dietary and medication interactions with MAOIs? Why are these restricted?
What are the adverse effects of lithium used to treat bipolar disorder at normal and excessive levels?
What teaching points would you use to help the patient stay within normal lithium levels?
Name the three classes of drugs used to treat bipolar. What aspect of the disease do these drugs each treat? (pg 370)
Learning Assignment Rubric
· Quality and integrity include identification of source of all information
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· Learning assignment must be typed and attached as a document.
· Answers to learning assignment are to be scholarly
Learning Assignment Rubric
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Assignment Criteria |
Exceeds Criteria |
Meets Criteria |
Partially Meets Criteria |
Does Not Meet Criteria |
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Learning Assignments Completion are on time Initial post addresses all assigned questions |
Meets all assigned criteria. Thoroughly answered question(s) and with clear, well developed, and meaningful thoughts. All critical points were addressed individually and supported by evidence of having read the assigned course readings Relevant ideas or practical experiences are used to emphasize the understanding of the topics 10 points |
Only meets 3 of the 4 assigned criteria. Answered most of the question(s), but not fully developed to demonstrate strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Some critical points were addressed individually, but not supported by evidence of having read the assigned course readings and applying concepts Relevant ideas or practical experiences were absent or limited 7 points |
Only meets 2 of the 4 assigned criteria. Partially answered the question(s) by identifying the main topic(s), but lacked elements of critical thinking and analysis The points addressed were not clear or well developed Relevant ideas or practical experience(s) were not well provided Evidence of having read the assigned course readings was not clearly demonstrated. 5 points |
Failure to address any of the assigned questions. Insufficiently answered the question(s). The points addressed inadequately addressed the topic. Relevant ideas and practical experience(s) were not provided. The answers lacked evidence of having read the assigned course readings. 3 points |
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Writing Quality 0. Spelling 0. Grammar 0. Punctuation 0. APA Format |
Answers have less than 2 spelling, grammar, punctuation, and/or APA formatting errors. 10 points |
Answers have 3-4 spelling, grammar, punctuation and/or APA formatting errors. 7 points |
Answers have 5 spelling, grammar, punctuation and/or APA formatting errors. . 5 points |
Answers have 6 or more spelling, grammar, punctuation and/or APA formatting errors. 3 points |
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Total Points Possible = 20 points |
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