NO Introduction required, NO abstract required, NO Conclusion, Only Content with evidence based research results and

analysis.

The purpose of this assignment is to provide an opportunity for you to review an area of interest and apply the concepts

you have learned in this Pharmacology course to a patient situation.
In clinical decision making, you must combine knowledge and evidence to make a good decision. Using critical thinking

and reading skills, you will meet multiple objectives for this assignment.

**COPD – Chronic Obstructive Pulmunory Disease

Use HEADINGS PLEASE***

1 Synthesize relevant information, including research related to the diagnosis and treatment of the selected disorder.
Described the pathophysiology of the disease process in depth. Included a discussion of the implications of the age

continuum for this disease.

Discussed the genomic issues inherent in the disease process, including what is known and what is not known.
2 Recognize the assumptions inherent in the current literature and identify any unstated or missing information.
Provided a review of the literature on the basics of the disease and its treatment.
3 Develop and justify various approaches to the stated problem, including nonpharmacological and pharmacological

treatment.
Describe your approach to collecting this needed information. Included what keywords you used in a literature search,

which databases were utilized, and any electronic clinical tools.
4 Clearly articulate at least two approaches to the treatment of the condition.
Identified and utilized at least one published clinical guideline related to the disease process.
5 Defend the choice of the treatment option. This must include a reflection on the availability of peer-reviewed

information and your analysis of the credibility of that information.
Described the approach to the treatment of the specific disease, including the various possible approaches.
6 Create a plan for follow-up and referral if needed.
7 Defend the final selection of the approach for the disease process.
8 Discuss follow up treatment, along with referrals