Choose four anti-diabetic drug classes providing one medication example each with doses and frequency. Include mechanisms of action, absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion and contraindication details.
The goal of this journal entry is to analyze current and emerging evidence of pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic principles that are basic to the mechanism of action of antidiabetic drug classes.
- Choose four anti-diabetic drug classes providing one medication example each with doses and frequency. Include mechanisms of action, absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion and contraindication details. At least 7 points of content per drug.
- Identify and describe newer advancements or research relating to pharmacodynamic or pharmacokinetic principles and t antidiabetic drug Provide 2 examples.
- Include content on CYP450 chromosomes to better understand drug metabolism among different patient populations. Provides an example.
- Provide evidence based support for your stance using standard APA format.
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RUBRICS
1. Antidiabetic Drugs Pharmacokinetic, Pharmacodynamic Identification
4 antidiabetic drug classes are addressed with 1 drug example and including at least 7 points of content per drug.
2 Newer advancements in research
● Addresses new advancements in treatment of diabetes related to pharmacodynamics or pharmacokinetics
● 2 examples
3. CYP450
Includes content on CYP450 chromosomes with example
4. Academic Writing and APA Formatting
● Uses at least one professional, appropriate reference to support recommendations.
● Correct use of APA formatting for in-text citations and reference list.
● Grammar and mechanics of writing demonstrate graduate-level work.
5. NU553_2402C_-5: Analyze current and emerging evidence of pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic principles that are basic to the mechanism of action of drug classes.
Student work demonstrates a consistent reflection or understanding of the action classes of drugs to address pathological conditions. Critical analysis of understanding is demonstrated.
