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Describe the categories of antimicrobial agents. Describe differences between viral and bacterial infections

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Assignment: Antimicrobial AgentsAntimicrobial agents are essential components in the treatment of various bacterial infections as they help to kill or prevent the growth of microbes such as bacteria,

Assignment: Antimicrobial Agents
Antimicrobial agents are essential components in the treatment of various bacterial infections as they help to kill or prevent the growth of microbes such as bacteria, fungi, and protozoans. Prior to the discovery of antimicrobial agents, treatment options for patients with bacterial infections were limited. For many patients, treatment often resulted in the amputation of limbs or even death. Today, treatment options for bacterial infections typically have a more positive prognosis. Due to the various types of infections presented in patients, it is essential to be able to identify the underlying cause of the infection—whether bacterial or viral—before recommending drug treatments. This will help you identify whether or not an antimicrobial agent would be appropriate and which specific agent would target the infection. In this Assignment, you consider the appropriate use of antimicrobial agents for infections.
To prepare:

  • Review this week’s media presentation on principles of antimicrobial therapy, as well as Chapter 8 of the Arcangelo and Peterson text.
  • Consider the categories of antimicrobial agents.
  • Think about differences between viral and bacterial infections.
  • Reflect on why proper identification of the infection is key to selecting the proper antimicrobial agent.

By Day 7
Write a 2- to 3- page paper that addresses the following:

  • Describe the categories of antimicrobial agents.
  • Describe differences between viral and bacterial infections.
  • Explain why proper identification of viral and bacterial infections is key to selecting the proper antimicrobial agent.

Assignment: Antimicrobial Agent

Discuss the features of the Clinton health care reform plan and provide reasons why it failed and describe the influence of the various interest groups and governmental entities during this process

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Write a 7-9 page paper with a References List. Your written assignment must follow APA guidelines. Be sure to support your work with specific citations from this week’s Learning Resources and additi

Write a 7-9 page paper with a References List. Your written assignment must follow APA guidelines. Be sure to support your work with specific citations from this week’s Learning Resources and additional scholarly sources as appropriate. Refer to the Pocket Guide to APA Style to ensure in-text citations and reference list are correct.
You will synthesize your understanding of why Clinton’s Health Plan was unsuccessful. Discuss the features of the Clinton health care reform plan and provide reasons why it failed and describe the influence of the various interest groups and governmental entities during this process. Make sure to discuss both the policy process and the policy environment—that is, the key players involved and other circumstances that shaped this policy-making effort. Consider and discuss the following:
1.    Take a position in support or opposition
2.    Discuss the context of this legislation – name the expected demanders and suppliers as outlined in our textbook, Chapter 3.
3.    Describe the expected interest groups and there specific arguments.
4.    Describe the expected interplay between demanders and suppliers, interest groups and analyze the public policy environment.

What does it mean to analyze the collected data from a program evaluation?

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What does it mean to analyze the collected data from a program evaluation? An analysis involves reviewing multiple components, such as analyzing and synthesizing findings. This includes tabulating in

What does it mean to analyze the collected data from a program evaluation? An analysis involves reviewing multiple components, such as analyzing and synthesizing findings. This includes tabulating information to explore how many individuals participate in the program, reviewing demographics, analyzing the number of participants achieving the outcome goals, and analyzing and stratifying data by race, gender, age, income level, and geographic locations. It is also important to conduct a comparative analysis to review strengths, weaknesses, and any limitations and to review gaps. The next step is combining all of this information to make decisions and present to stakeholders for further input and suggestions regarding the program.
Using the readings for this week, the South University Online Library, and the Internet, obtain scholarly articles and materials to draw inferences and support your philosophy. Review the textbook readings that will help you respond to this assignment.
Respond to the following:

  • Compare and contrast qualitative and quantitative methods used for designing a program. (Use a 2×2-table format to present your analysis).
  • Review the decision tree for statistics. You can review the tree online at the following:
    • The Decision Tree for Statistics. (n.d.).
  • After reviewing the information:
    • Select three public health statistical methods that you would use in a public health program for your selected health issue or health disease topic.
    • Provide a complete analysis for each statistical method.
    • Explain why these methods are important and what data or information you could obtain for your program.

Write a 1-paragraph response. Support your methods with appropriate examples and scholarly references. Comment on the postings of at least two peers with scholarly information.
Evaluation Criteria:

  • Compared and contrasted qualitative and quantitative methods used for designing a program.
  • Recommended three feasible public health statistical methods that you would use in a public health program for your selected health issue or health disease topic.
  • Analyzed each statistical method in detail.
  • Explained why your selected statistical methods are important and what data or information you could obtain for your program.
  • Responses demonstrated an in-depth research and analysis.
  • Justified your answers with appropriate research and reasoning.
  • Commented on the postings of at least two peers.

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How does spirituality impact choices in health behaviors and coping?

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https://mgh.sharefile.com/d-sfa5f50e104f4ac8a.Please respond to the content you have read in Craigie, Chapter 2. Chapter 2. 1) Why does spirituality matter in health and wellness? 2) What do the cat

https://mgh.sharefile.com/d-sfa5f50e104f4ac8a.
Please respond to the content you have read in Craigie,
Chapter 2. Chapter 2.
1) Why does spirituality matter in health and wellness? 2) What do the categories of empirical evidence about spirituality-health connections include? What are your perspectives on these categories and spiritual evidence?  Do you have a related experience with these categories that you would like to share, experiences that confirm or refute?
3) How does spirituality impact choices in health behaviors and coping?
4) Why is spirituality in health important?
Summary: The purpose of the reflective exercises is to allow for analysis, synthesis and evaluation of nursing theory using guided questions. Reflection has been referred to as a process that happens internally, privately or in isolation (Hill & Watson, 2011). Also, reflection has been referred to as the examination of an issue of concern, as a consequence of experience, creating clarity and meaning in terms of self, and which results in a change of perspective ( Boyd & Fales, 1983).   Boyd, E. M., & Fales, A. W. (1983). Reflective learning: Key to learning from experience, Journal of Humanistic Psychology, 23(2), 99-117. Hill, M. & Watson, J. (2011). Creating a Caring Science Curriculum. New York, NY: Springer Publishing.  Directions: The Reflective Exercise Questions will follow your Craigie (2010) readings. •A dropbox will become available Monday, 0:01 am PST of the week it is due. •Submissions are due by Sunday, 11:59 pm PST