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Written Assignment Science - Pathophysiology & Pharmacology of cardiac disease
Learning Outcomes - This assignment addresses the following unit learning outcomes:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the cardiac system including related:
- Anatomy and physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Diagnostics
- Pharmokinetics
- Pharmodynamics, the quality use of medicines
2. Demonstrate and apply comprehensive cardiac assessment and evidence based clinical reasoning skills in theory, clinical and simulated environments.
3. Demonstrate the capacity to integrate and relate principles of ethical and legal practice within an intra and interprofessional team approach to person centred care.
4. Learn and apply reflective practice and professional communication strategies that facilitate the delivery of safe and effective culturally sensitive quality care across diverse settings.
5. Plan and implement person centred primary health care and health promotion strategies related to cardiac health and wellbeing.
This assignment focuses on pathophysiology and pharmacology and will be marked by teaching staff from science.
Question - Discuss the pathophysiology and pharmacology of Heart Failure in relation to the case study of Trevor. As part of your answer you need to define and detail the pathophysiology of Heart Failure.
The case study of Trevor on Moodle follows Trevor as he encounters various cardiac issues. The focus here is on the heart failure which he experiences, you do not need to discuss any of his other health issues. Ensure that you relate Trevor's symptoms and presentation to what would be expected according to the pathophysiology.
Briefly outline the pharmacological treatments that Trevor is prescribed to treat this condition, and why he has been prescribed these medications. Ensure that you discuss the pharmacodynamics of the medications ie. the effects of the medications and their mechanism of action.
Referencing - You need to reference your responses appropriately. A minimum of 6 recent evidence-based and peer reviewed resources is required for this section of the assignment. APA is the required referencing style for assignments submitted in the School of Health. Follow the link on moodle for information and examples.
Structure and presentation - Use the short answer format for this assignment. It still needs to be in an essay layout; however, there is no need for an introduction or conclusion. Make sure that you clearly differentiate between the pathophysiology and pharmacology sections, and share your word count between them appropriately.
Length: 750 - 1000 words.
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