Lab and Diagnostic Tests Assignment

Course Project Instructions

On week 2 or 3, you will be assigned a group and a case study.  You will submit one paper as a group.  Make sure all names are included on the paper.  Your project will be submitted as a formal (APA) paper.  You will submit this paper in three parts.  Submit the whole paper (what is due) on the due dates.  For example: on week 5, submit what is required (part 1); on week 7, submit what you already submitted on week 5 plus the completed sections that you added to the paper (part 1 and 2); and on week 10, you will submit the complete paper (parts 1, 2, and 3). 

If you do not submit the project as a paper, you will be penalized 50% for each part. Use the medication template and the nursing care plan templates below (upload into your paper).  Note, I only grade what is due each week, I will not recheck an earlier submitted section for more points.  I will attach the rubric and the project template for you to use*Make sure you follow APA in your paper. ALL APA papers must include an introduction and a conclusion.  You must use headings per APA. Cite ALL your sources.  Start the reference page, adding to it for each successive part.  Make sure it is alphabetized.  Put the reference page at the end. Follow the grading rubric for more details.  If your paper is not in correct APA format you will lose points.

Part 1 (Due Week 5): 10 Points

1. Medications

 Choose 5 primary medications that your patient is taking and complete the information below. Upload this table directly into your paper. The information included below should directly relate to your assigned case study client.

Drug Name Trade & generic name, dose, route & frequency	Pharmacological & therapeutic drug class & Expected action in the body	What medical diagnosis is your patient taking this drug for? How will it help them?	Side Effects & Adverse Reactions/ Complications/Top drug interactions	Nursing Administration Special Instructions & Assessments	Client         Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness (e.g. Pain Scale)   There are a lot things that yu
Dulcolax (Bisacodyl) suppository rectally, QID	Laxative, stimulant Diphenylmethane	Paralysis, Constipation. It will soften the stool and  assist with the process voiding.With paralysis the peristalsis process slows down.	Abdominal cramping
Baclofen 5mg PO QID	antispasticity agents, skeletal muscle relaxants (centrally acting)/GABA chlorophenyl derivative/inhibits reflexes at the spinal level.	The pt. is taking this medication for paralysis in lower extremities. He is also incontinent.	Dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, weakness, confusion, depression, headache, insomnia.
Midodrine 10mg PO at 0800, 1300 and 1800
Albuterol inhaler: 180mcg (2 puffs) every 6 hours PRN
Metformin 500 mg PO BID	Antihyperglycemic, Antidiabetic

LABS AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

Choose five labs or diagnostic tests that might be ordered for your case study client.  Note normal results (Rasmussen lab values), expected abnormal values, and what that would signify for your client.

Part 1 (Due Week 5): 10 Points

Topic	Points
Medication summary is complete & detailed (5 meds).	5
Laboratory and/or diagnostic tests summary is complete & detailed (5 tests)	5