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WK2 ASSIGNMENT HP-114

Pharmacology Medical Terminology Corner 

This week continue to explore medications that use a root word for the different groups under the broad category of antibiotics. While the base root does not hold true for every anti-infective group it does for many.

You can see from this chart that the root words: sulfa, oxacins, cillins, and mycins are not exact for each category. It is helpful, however, as the types are used for different pathological (disease-causing) organisms. 

Explore the organisms that antibiotics are used for. 

Include the following aspects in the assignment: 

• Make a simple chart for each of the six categories of antibiotics in the chart 
• Research each category and under each describe the specific type of organism each might be used for (gram-positive cocci, gram-negative bacillus, etc.) 
• Include the illness that might be caused by the organism (gastroenteritis, pneumonia, skin infection) 
• Cite any references. At all times proper grammar, sentence structure, and spelling. Copying and pasting are not allowed. Always use your own words View your assignment rubric.

 

WK2 DISCUSSION HP-114

Using Medical Terminology

It is very helpful to use the new words you are learning in the context they will be used. It helps you relate the terms to their meaning. The technique allows you to build upon what you already know. Each week you will practice using the new words. Add as much as you can to your discussion posts so you can obtain feedback from faculty and peers on whether you have it correctly.

Exemplar: A 6-year-old male presented with likely gastroenteritis. C/o nausea without emesis, diarrhea, flatulence, and eructating. Denies rebound tenderness, r/o appendicitis. No pyrexia, but anorexia for two days.

Definitions:

Gastroenteritis:

Nausea:

Emesis:

Diarrhea:

Flatulence:

Eructating:

Appendicitis:

Pyrexia:

Use medical terms in a short paragraph of your creation.

Include the following aspects in the discussion:

• Choose three medical terms.
• Each paragraph should be long enough to ensure the term is used with as many other medical terms as possible (see exemplar)
• Each term should pertain to anatomy and physiology
• Underline each term and place definitions for each at the end of the initial discussion post (see exemplar)
• Discuss peers’ posts, were the terms used correctly?
• Cite any references. At all times proper grammar, sentence structure, and spelling. Copying and pasting are not allowed. Always use your own words. 75-150 words

 

WK2 discussion HP-111

What Type of Healthcare Provider Are You?

“The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high, and we miss it, but that our aim is too low, and we reach it.” – Michelangelo

Regardless of what program you are in (there is a listing in week one), remember, that these are entry-level programs. They are designed to get your foot into the healthcare door. One of the best things about choosing a healthcare career is that it is possible, to begin with short, job-attaining certificates and work your way up. Along the way feel free to change tracks or add a certification in an area of interest. The most important thing is to get into a healthcare position. You need that ground-level experience to support the upper-level specialties.

This week the readings and videos should provide you with a good idea of the types of careers. Don’t forget the technical careers specializing in health technology, healthcare computer systems, biomedical devices, prosthesis development, physical therapy, home health, and so many more. And yes, leadership is a thing. You can choose it. Careers should be managed. Managed and planned. But don’t be afraid to change trajectories as you learn more and are exposed to endless possibilities if something interests you.

The difference between great people and everyone else is that great people create their lives actively, while everyone else is created by their lives, passively waiting to see where life takes them next. The difference between the two is the difference between living fully and just existing.” – Michael E. Gerber

Develop a potential healthcare career path.

Include the following aspects in the discussion:

• Review potential healthcare careers.
• Choose one (this may be a path with several levels) and locate a scholarly reference about the career.
• Summarize the career you have found, and what education/experience/certification will be needed.
• Discuss why you think this career will be a good fit for you.
• Cite any references. Proper grammar, sentence structure, and spelling are required. Use your own words. Copying and pasting are not allowed. 150-200 words