Critical Thinking Assignments

1.   Answer the question in detail. Each typed paper must be one full page in length.

2.   Submit the answer using APA format (Times Roman 12, double spaced) at the beginning of each class on the date that is assigned.

3.   No late papers will be accepted. Use standard English. This means correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure.

4.   Show your own work. Any signs of copying or using someone’s ideas as your own (plagiarism) will result in a grade of ZERO for all students involved.

Submit the following Critical Thinking Assignments on the dates date below by      9:10AM.

January 16, 2018    

1. Discuss how a nurse would manage a patient’s pain. Include in your discussion: a) how a nurse would assess a patient’s pain; b) list the major classes of analgesics (narcotics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, acetaminophen, salicylates); c) describe the major therapeutic actions of each class; d) explain the major adverse effects of each class; and e) describe the non-pharmacologic interventions the nurse could use to reduce analgesic use.

1. Develop a teaching plan for a newly diagnosed type1 diabetic regarding insulin administration of Lispro, and Glargine. Address the following: a) indications for use, b) therapeutic action, c) adverse effects d) onset, e) peak, and f) duration of each drug, g) mixing of insulins, h) sites for administration, and i) storage of insulins.

1. Develop instructions for a patient to correctly use a metered dose inhaler (MDI). Provide rationale for each of your instructions

1. Develop a teaching plan for your patient who is receiving tamoxifen, an antineoplastic agent, to manage her breast cancer. Address the indications, therapeutic action and adverse effects of the drug. Explain how to manage them.