Explain how the information in the patient education tool promotes patient safety and quality outcomes.

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Explain appropriate use of the medication.
Identify specific factors (age, access, culture, and so on) that may affect the efficacy of the medication.
Describe possible chemical interactions, side effects, or other negative reactions patients need to be aware of.
Explain correct handling, storage, and disposal of the medication.
Include any other information you feel would be beneficial and promote patient safety and quality outcomes.

You may format Part 1, the patient education tool, any way you wish, but be sure it is logical and understandable by the typical patient who would use it. Feel free to include pictures or diagrams to reinforce the information.
Part 2: Evidence-Based Practice
Provide evidence for the information you included in the patient education tool:

Explain how the information in the patient education tool promotes patient safety and quality outcomes.
Explain how the patient education tool adheres to the principles and practices of cultural competence. In other words, is the tool appropriate for all cultures, genders, ages, et cetera; or could it be easily adapted for specific needs?

Format Part 2 according to APA guidelines. This is not a document you would provide to a patient but, for this assessment, it will provide faculty with the academic and professional principles necessary to evaluate your work.
Additional Requirements

Create a one-page patient education tool that explains usage of a medication and factors that can affect outcomes.

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Create a one-page patient education tool that explains usage of a medication and factors that can affect outcomes. Then, write 2–3 pages in which you explain how the tool promotes patient safety and quality outcomes, and adheres to the principles and practices of cultural competence.

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria: 

Competency 1: Apply practice guidelines and standards of evidence-based practice related to pharmacology for safe and effective nursing practice.       

(IMPORTANT)  -Explain the appropriate use of a medication.
(IMPORTANT) -Explain how a patient education tool promotes patient safety related to pharmacology.

Competency 2: Explain the relationship between quality patient outcomes, patient safety, and the appropriate use of pharmacology and psychopharmacology.       

(IMPORTANT) -Identify specific factors that may affect the efficacy of a medication.
(IMPORTANT) -Describe possible chemical reactions, side effects, or other negative reactions a patient may experience from a medication.
(IMPORTANT)  -Explain correct handling, storage, and disposal of a medication.

Competency 3: Apply the principles and practices of cultural competence with regard to pharmacological interventions.       

(IMPORTANT) -Explain how a patient education tool adheres to the principles and practices of cultural competence.

Competency 4: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with the expectations of a nursing professional.       

(IMPORTANT) -Write content clearly and logically with correct use of grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.
(IMPORTANT) -Correctly format paper, citations, and references using current APA style. 

Discuss schizophrenia as a neurological disorder including evidence for brain abnormalities and evidence for abnormal brain development.

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Physiological Psychology
Each response should be between 150-300 words. Must be original work and use only scholarly resources, APA citation is a must!

Part I

1. Therapies have come a long way to help those with neurological, psychological and neurodevelopmental disorders.  Provide one cognitive or one pharmacological therapy you believe that is most promising. Why do you feel this treatment offers significant potential gains? Identify what disorder(s) the treatment is designed to help.
2. What new breakthrough treatments has been discovered for Parkinson’s Disease?
3. How does genetics play a role in neuro-developmental disorders?

Part II
1. Discuss schizophrenia as a neurological disorder including evidence for brain abnormalities and evidence for abnormal brain development. Based on your review of the general literature, what do think is the most promising theory as to the cause of schizophrenia? 
2. What maybe an additional cause of schizophrenia?

Part III.

For this section, please read the attached articles and answer 1 question for each article and or 1 article and answer 2 questions from the listing below:
Review this week’s course materials and learning activities and reflect on your learning so far this week. Respond to one or more of the following prompts in one to two paragraphs:

1. Provide citation and reference to the material(s) you discuss. Describe what you found interesting regarding this topic, and why.
2. Describe how you will apply that learning in your daily life, including your work life.
3. Describe what may be unclear to you, and what you would like to learn.

Explain at least one ethical issue that exists in this scenario. What are some steps that Barbara can take to help clients to maintain confidentiality of group content?

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Discussion Topic
The group therapy model is used by most addiction treatment programs for a variety of reasons. There are different group models and strategies used to help members in the group develop relapse prevention skills. However, most models allow for clients to work on their goals at their own pace, so members enter and leave according to their individual treatment pace. This can create some interesting problems in the group (e.g., conflict). Further, there are some ethical issues that arise with having multiple members in the group. In this discussion, you will propose solutions to these challenges.
Use the scenario below to respond to the questions.
Scenario: Women’s Residential Treatment Group
Barbara has been working with a treatment group in a women’s residential facility for the past few months. Most of the members have been with the group for at least two weeks and are making progress towards their treatment goals. However, this morning a new member joined. Sheila introduced herself to the group by telling them that she was a polysubstance drug user and had been arrested for prostitution and possession of heroin. She said that she opted to attend residential to see if she could avoid jail time. Another group member, Lynda, commented sarcastically that this was not a women’s lock up facility and that she should go to jail. Sheila crossed her arms and sat back in her seat.
Barbara tried to focus the group by reminding them of their group agreement to maintain the confidentiality of the content of group. She gently reminded them of their agreement to treat each other with dignity and respect regardless of their opinions of each other. The members seemed to return to their normal group behavior and proceeded to work on the project. As they talked about their childhoods, Sheila did not participate. Barbara decided that was fine since it was her first day in group.
Later that afternoon, Lynda came to see Barbara in her office to tell her that she was very upset with Sheila. During lunch, Sheila told other clients about a story that Lynda shared with the group about being raped when she was a child. Sheila demanded that Barbara make Sheila apologize. Barbara knew that Lynda has been working on anger issues and was pleased that she had finally shared in group.  
1.   Explain at least one ethical issue that exists in this scenario. What are some steps that Barbara can take to help clients to maintain confidentiality of group content?
2.   With growing tensions between Lynda and Sheila, suggest some strategies that Barbara can use to build trust in the group. Propose a strategy for helping new clients join groups that have reached the middle phase of development.  
3. What strategy could Barbara use in this situation to help the group to welcome new members into the group?

Discussion 2
 Your post should be at least 300–350 words in length and should extend the discussion of the group supported by your course materials and/or other appropriate resources.

 
Discussion Topic
Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) affect not just the person with the disorder, but also close friends and family members. Besides traditional treatment settings, there are other, low-cost and free options available to assist addiction clients and their families. 12-Step programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and Cocaine Anonymous were designed to help members suffering with substance use disorders.
Their main purpose is to help members feel part of a recovery community, offer peer mentorship, and provide education about addiction. Members can work through a system of 12 steps designed to help them build their self-awareness. Coupled with treatment, clients can do quite well participating in both. Family members can find guidance, support, and mentorship in a variety of settings: Al-Anon/Al-Ateen, family counseling or couple counseling. In this discussion, we explore how various methods of support can help clients and their families to build stronger and healthier relationships with themselves and with each other.  
After completing the assigned Reading, please discuss the following with your classmates:

Explain the advantages and potential disadvantages of participation in 12-Step programs.
Describe the kind of support families of addiction clients might require if the client is a teen or adult parent (you choose).
What services are offered by Al-Anon/Alateen for family members of addiction clients?