Assignment 2: Evidence-Based Pharmacology Paper
The purpose of this assignment is to provide an opportunity for you to review an area of interest (DIABETES MELLITUS TYPE 2) and apply the concepts you have learned in this course to a patient situation. In clinical decision making, you must combine knowledge and evidence to make a good decision. Using critical thinking and reading skills, you will meet multiple objectives for this assignment.
TOPIC: DIABETES MELLITUS TYPE 2
CRITERIA: ALL THE FOLLOWING MUST BE INCLUDED IN PAPER!!!!
1) Described the pathophysiology of the disease process in depth. Included a discussion of the implications of the age continuum for this disease.
2) Discussed the genomic issues inherent in the disease process, including what is known and what is not known.
3) Provided a review of the literature on the basics of the disease and its treatment.
4) Described your approach to collecting this needed information. Included what keywords you used in a literature search, which databases were utilized, and any electronic clinical tools.
5) Identified and utilized at least one published clinical guideline related to the disease process.
6) Develop and justify various approaches to the stated problem, including nonpharmacological AND pharmacological treatment.
Clearly articulate at least two approaches to the treatment of the condition.
7) Defended the final selection of the approach for the disease process. This must include a reflection on the availability of peer-reviewed information and your analysis of the credibility of that information.
8) Discussed follow-up treatment, along with any referrals.
9) Utilized a minimum of five peer-reviewed articles published within the last seven years.
10) Provided references in APA style.