Module 10 Written Assignment – Pharmacological Treatments for Arthritis
Purpose of the Assignment
Identify the common pharmacologic treatments for inflammatory diseases of the human body
Review potential effects medication have on the clients’ basic care and comfort needs
Identify nursing interventions meeting to basic care of comfort needs of clients’ receiving these pharmacological agents
Course Competencies
Describe strategies for safe, effective multidimensional nursing practice when providing care for clients experiencing immunologic, infectious and inflammatory disorders.
Explain components of multidimensional nursing care for clients with musculoskeletal disorders.
Select appropriate nursing interventions when providing multidimensional care to clients experiencing alterations in mobility.
Instructions
Complete the table directly below these instructions in your own words for each of the following medications:
Ibuprofen
Methotrexate
Leflunomide
Hydroxychloroquine
Infliximab
Anakinra
Abatacept
Rituximab
Golimumab
Tocilizumab
Use at least two scholarly sources to support your findings.
Be sure to cite your sources in-text and on a reference page using APA format.
You can find useful reference materials for this assignment in the School of Nursing guide:
MEDICATION
generic and trade name
drug classification
MedicationMechanism of
Action
Common
Side Effects
Pertinent
Nursing Implications
&
Patient Teaching
.
MEDICATION
generic and trade name
drug classification
MedicationMechanism of
Action
Common
Side Effects
Pertinent
Nursing Implications
&
Patient Teaching
Module 10 Written Assignment – Pharmacological Treatments for Arthritis Rubric
Total Assessment Points – 35
Levels of Achievement
Criteria
Mastery
Advanced/exceeds achievement
Proficiency
Clear/effective achievement
Competence
Adequate/basic achievement
Emerging
Limited/growing achievement
Not Submitted
Drug Names, Classification, Mechanism of Action
5 Points
5 Points
4 Points
3 Points
2 Points
0 Points
Superior detail for drug names, classification, and mechanism of action.
Satisfactory detail for drug names, classification, and mechanism of action.
Reasonable detail for drug names, classification, and mechanism of action.
Inaccurate detail for drug names, classification, and mechanism of action.
Did not submit.
Common Side Effects
10 Points
10 Points
9 Points
8 Points
7 Points
0 Points
Superior detail for common side effects.
Satisfactory detail for common side effects.
Reasonable detail for common side effects.
Inaccurate detail for common side effects.
Did not submit.
Pertinent Nursing Implications and Patient Teaching
10 Points
10 Points
9 Points
8 Points
7 Points
0 Points
Superior detail for pertinent nursing implications and patient teaching.
Satisfactory detail for pertinent nursing implications and patient teaching.
Reasonable detail for pertinent nursing implications and patient teaching.
Inaccurate detail and impertinent nursing implications and patient teaching.
Did not submit.
Scholarly Sources
5 Points
5 Points
0 Points
0 Points
Two scholarly sources provided.
The achievement of this criteria is assessed at either the Emerging or Mastery levels. Demonstration of this action or skill is either achieved or not achieved.
The achievement of this criteria is assessed at either the Emerging or Mastery levels. Demonstration of this action or skill is either achieved or not achieved.
Two scholarly sources not provided.
Did not submit.
Spelling, Grammar, APA Format and Style
5 Points
5 Points
4 Points
3 Points
2 Points
0 Points
Exemplary format and style throughout with no spelling, grammar, or APA errors present.
Satisfactory format and style throughout, with minor spelling, grammar, or APA errors present.
Reasonable format and style throughout, with some spelling, grammar, or APA errors present that occasionally detract from reading.
Format and style throughout need development, with several spelling, grammar, or APA errors present that often detract from reading.
