levothyroxine rosuvastatin This is a partnered assignment started and discussed in class. Using Davis’s Drug Guide, add any additional resources to finalize one card for each of the two researched drugs. Put your names on the two cards and include the following: Name of the Drug Classification of Drug Mechanism of Action Recommended Dose Routes of … Read more
Genetic engineering has become a part of our culture, and it is difficult to tell the difference between unmodified and genetically modified food sources, such as plants and animals. After reading this module’s material regarding vectors in biotechnology, consider the potential for nanotechnology and gene therapy. For your initial discussion post, research nanotechnology and … Read more
Every year, natural disasters impact families, communities, nations, and cultures. Whether the natural disaster is a flood, hurricane, tornado, fire, or earthquake, it can alter the environment and cause potential health hazards. For this module’s initial discussion post, research a major national or global disaster that occurred in the last decade. Provide a brief … Read more
Antibiotics have saved millions of lives since they were first observed by Pasteur and Koch and later named by Selman Waksman in 1942. Unfortunately, antibiotic-resistant microbial strains are becoming more prevalent and therefore making once easily treated infections more difficult to treat. For your initial discussion post, share your thoughts on three ways that … Read more
There are few individuals in the world who have not been impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19). For your initial post, do some research on coronaviruses and then share what you learn about how a typical coronavirus compares to COVID-19. What does it mean for a virus to “mutate” and what could this mean to the process … Read more
· Use the information presented in the module folder along with your readings from the textbook to answer the following questions. Describe three (3) functions of a normal healthy body that help prevent the occurrence of UTIs: List two reasons why women are at higher risks for developing UTIs Briefly describe the two-step process … Read more
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is one of the more prevalent nosocomial infections in healthcare faculties today. Any patient with a compromised immune system or open wound is susceptible to contracting MRSA from medical staff or even family members. Although MRSA is commonly connected to health care facilities, MRSA can be found anywhere. For your initial post, … Read more
There are many opinions on the need and/or importance of vaccines in preventing the spread of disease. Our children are required to get vaccinations before entering school, and healthcare workers must have them when working in environments where they can come into contact with bloodborne pathogens. In healthcare facilities, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and … Read more
· Use the information presented in the module folder along with your readings from the textbook to answer the following questions. Describe four (4) important differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms: Briefly describe the function of the following organelles: a) Plasma membrane – b) Glycocalyx – c) Cell wall – d) Nucleus – e) … Read more
Explain the anatomical concepts associated with biology, chemistry, and homeostasis. Summarize this module’s key points in 5-6 sentences. Explain the physiological concepts associated with biology, chemistry, and homeostasis. Summarize this module’s key points in 5-6 sentences. How will you apply the concepts you have learned about biology, chemistry, and homeostasis in real life and in your future career? Which topic within … Read more