NURS 6521: Advanced Pharmacology Discussion:
Diabetes and Drug Treatments (TYPE 1 DIABETES)
Each year, 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with
diabetes (American Diabetes Association, 2019). If left untreated, diabetic
patients are at risk for several alterations, including heart disease, stroke,
kidney failure, neuropathy, and blindness. There are various methods for
treating diabetes, many of which include some form of drug therapy. The type of
diabetes as well as the patient’s behavior factors will impact treatment
recommendations.
For this Discussion, you compare types of diabetes,
including drug treatments for type 1, type 2, gestational, and juvenile
diabetes.
Reference: American Diabetes Association. (2019).
Statistics about diabetes. Retrieved from
http://diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/statistics/
To Prepare
Review the Resources for this module and reflect on
differences between types of diabetes, including type 1, type 2,
gestational, and juvenile diabetes.
Select one type of diabetes to focus on
for this Discussion. “type 1 diabetes”
Consider one type of drug used to treat the type of
diabetes you selected, including proper preparation and administration of this
drug. Then, reflect on dietary considerations related to treatment.
Think about the short-term and long-term impact of the
diabetes you selected on patients, including effects of drug treatments.
By Day 3 of Week 5
►Post a brief explanation of the differences between
the types of diabetes, including type 1, type 2, gestational, and juvenile
diabetes.
►Describe one type of drug used to treat the type of
diabetes you selected, including proper preparation and administration of this
drug.
►Be sure to include dietary considerations related to
treatment.
►Then, explain the short-term and long-term impact of
this type of diabetes on patients. including effects of drug treatments. Be
specific and provide examples.
By Day 6 of Week 5
Read a selection of your colleagues’ responses and
respond to at least two of your colleagues on two different days who selected a
different type of diabetes than you did. Provide recommendations for
alternative drug treatments and patient education strategies for treatment and
management.
Rubric Detail
Name: NURS_6521_Week5_Discussion_Rubric
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Main
Posting
45 (45%) – 50 (50%)
Answers all parts of the discussion
question(s) expectations with reflective critical analysis and synthesis of
knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible
sources.
Supported by at least three current, credible sources.
Written clearly and concisely with no grammatical or spelling errors and
fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style.
Main
Post: Timeliness
10 (10%) – 10 (10%)
Posts main post by day 3
First
Response
17 (17%) – 18 (18%)
Response exhibits synthesis, critical
thinking, and application to practice settings.
Responds fully to questions posed by faculty.
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by at least two
scholarly sources.
Demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives.
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues. .
Responses to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed.
Response is effectively written in standard, edited English.
Second
Response
16 (16%) – 17 (17%)
Response exhibits synthesis, critical
thinking, and application to practice settings.
Responds fully to questions posed by faculty.
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by at least two
scholarly sources.
Demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives.
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues. .
Responses to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed.
Response is effectively written in standard, edited English.
Participation
5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
Meets requirements for participation by
posting on three different days.
0 (0%) – 0 (0%)
0 (0%) – 0 (0%)
Does not meet requirements for participation
by posting on 3 different days
Total
Points: 100
Name: NURS_6521_Week5_Discussion_Rubric
Learning
Resources
Required Readings (click to expand/reduce)
Rosenthal, L. D., & Burchum, J. R. (2021). Lehne’s
pharmacotherapeutics for advanced practice nurses and physician assistants (2nd
ed.) St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
Chapter 48, “Drugs for Diabetes Mellitus” (pp.
397–415)
Chapter 49, “Drugs for Thyroid Disorders” (pp.
416–424)
American Diabetes Association. (2018). Pharmacologic
approaches to glycemic treatment: Standards of medical care in diabetes—2018.
Diabetes Care, 41(Supplement 1), S73–S85. Retrieved from
http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/41/supplement_1/s73.full-text.pdf
This article provides guidance on pharmacologic
approaches to glycemic treatment as it pertains to treating patients with
diabetes. Reflect on the content of this article as you continue to examine
potential drug treatments for patients with diabetes.
Document: Mid-Term Summary & Study Guide (PDF)
Required Media (click to expand/reduce)
Speed Pharmacology. (2017). Drugs for Diabetes (Made
Easy) [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWDQyaKVols&t=79s
Note: This media program is approximately 17 minutes.
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