Homework
Purpose
The purpose of this homework is to increase your knowledge regarding a chronic health condition that is commonly encountered in primary care. This health condition should be chosen from one of the weak areas identified from the APEA Pre-Predictor Exam.
Activity Learning Outcomes
Through this homework, the student will demonstrate the ability to:
Apply clinical practice guidelines to common chronic conditions seen in primary care.
Task
Create an Infographic using the software of your choice regarding a complex chronic health condition that you would like to learn more about. Choose between: asthma, bronchitis, or emphysema. The Infographic should include the following:
1) Provide a description of the disease that will be treated by your algorithm.
2) Provide the criteria for diagnosis.
3) Review common diagnostic tests required for diagnosis and/or ongoing management.
4) Present a pharmacologic treatment algorithm that includes the most commonly prescribed drugs for the condition.
5) Provide evidence by sharing clinical guidelines, research articles, or other scholarly materials to support your Infographic
6) Identify reasons that each medication might be selected, barriers to practice, or issues related to the condition and the use of pharmacologic treatment.
7) Describe the expected outcomes for medication management, including expectations for follow up care.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.