Pharmacology for Musculoskeletal Disorders

For this assignment you will develop an essay in Word as an overview on pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical care in the treatment of a rheumatoid arthritis OR epilepsy.

Levels of headings within the paper to include:

First a brief introduction (should not be a heading)

Condition Defined

• Briefly define the condition. Include content related to anatomy, symptoms and diagnostic techniques.

Lifestyle modifications

• Include lifestyle management with 4-5 general points of patient education for lifestyle modification.

Pharmaceutical Therapeutics

• Include 2 different drug classes, prescription medication modalities. 2 examples of medication per class. Drug names, class, mechanism of action as well as dose, frequency and length of therapy examples. 5-6 points of content per medication
• Include 2 non- prescription, over the counter, alternative modalities. 1 example of medication per class. Drug names, class, mechanism of action as well as dose, frequency and length of therapy examples.
• Include 2 alternative modalities or naturopathic options and discuss each with dose and frequency as applicable.

Across the LifeSpan

• Include aspects to manage and key points to consider across the lifespan regarding the management of this condition. Include aspects to manage and key points to consider across the lifespan regarding the management of this condition. Address three (3) age group populations such as: child, teen, young adult, middle adult, older adult.

Summary

• Provide a summary / conclusion

Format

• Follow APA 7th edition
• All essays required an introduction and conclusion.
• Standard essay format with a title page.
• 2-4 pages of content are required
• 4 references are required