Category: Drugs

Medication Safety and Drug Therapy Process Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion References Introduction Medication errors can occur at any stage of the medication therapy process. This article covers a review of literature on medication safety from a global perspective. It discusses how the drug therapy process has influenced, changed, and enhanced medication safety. It…

Pharmaceutical Industry: Drug Development Table of Contents Introduction Assessment of the Safety Profile of Lead Compounds Translating Preclinical Safety Results to Humans Conclusion Reference List Introduction Despite the pharmaceutical industry successfully identifying the active molecule against a certain disease target, many drugs still fail to enter the market mainly due to toxicity challenges. As such,…

Analysis of Drug Classification Radiologic technologists play an important role in providing patients with care and assessment. These medical specialists are responsible for conducting imaging procedures to examine peoples physical and emotional well-being and promote diagnostic accuracy (Suchsland et al., 2020). In clinical settings, radiologists should identify and prescribe different pharmacological agents during the examination.…

Disclosure and Nondisclosure in Drugs Prescription Exploring scenarios can significantly improve knowledge about disclosure and nondisclosure in drugs prescription for advanced practice nurses, define ethical implications for stakeholders and analyze the prescription writing process to address all possible medication errors. The case focuses on the ethical and legal implications of prescribing new medication currently in…

Mechanism of Action and Clinical Application of Antiviral Drugs Table of Contents Introduction Classification and Epidemiology of HIV Viruses Modes of Transmission of HIV Treatment Regimen for HIV Co-Morbidity of HIV and Tuberculosis References Introduction Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome was first reported in 1981 by the Centers for Disease Control, with the identification of the human…

The Issue of Misuse of Prescription Drugs Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Solutions towards Misuse of Prescription Drugs Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reports that prescription drug abuse is a growing problem in the United States. NIDA defines prescription drug abuse as taking a medication that is not prescribed…

Drug Misuse and Its Effects on Children Table of Contents Introduction Summary Overview Discussion Conclusion References Introduction Drug misuse refers to using a substance in a manner, not per applicable legal or medical guidelines. Health and body functioning are negatively affected, and the condition may manifest itself in drug dependence or an array of other…

High U.S. Drug Prices: Health Policy Log Name, Sponsor, Link to the Event Name: U.S. drug prices: Why are they so high? Sponsor: Reuters. Place, Date, Length of the Event Place: The Forum, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Date: September 26, 2018. Length of the event: 1 hour (Noon-1pm ET). Names of Participants…

Drugs, Povertys and Beautys Effects on Health Table of Contents Regular Consumption of Drugs, Health, and Beauty Tobacco Smoking, Poverty, and Health Conclusion Works Cited Taking drugs is a common measure employed in the prevention and treatment of diseases. However, concerns continue to be raised regarding the rate at which some patients misuse drugs (Finkel…

The Influence of Drugs and Social Media Since the beginning of this century, the Internet has become an integral part of peoples lives that gives them the opportunity to search for new information to gain knowledge or find entertainment. However, whether it is for better or worse is still a topic for debate. Limitless online…