Advanced Pharmacology Discussion Essay

Be sure to note the required essay lengths. Additionally, each question should have at least one scholarly source other than the textbook.

Exercises:

For each of the following medications discuss causes and consequences of noncompliance and possible solutions.
- Cephalosporins
- Corticosteriods
- Sulfonulureas (as an adjunct to insulin therapy)
- Levothyroxine

Professional Development. Each essay-answer should contain at least one scholarly source other than the textbook.

Locate two scholarly articles regarding vaccines, one must be a research study, and neither can be editorials. Use scientific reasoning and pathophysiologic explanations, along with the two articles, to defend or refute the use of vaccines in children.
Consider the physiologic alterations in diabetes mellitus. Discuss at least five medications you might see prescribed for a diabetic patient. Why would each be prescribed? What is its mechanism of action? What are the risks and benefits of each medication? What patient education is needed?