Question

In this written assignment, select one cultural factor such as health beliefs, language, perception of time, environment control, etc. (see textbook reading) and apply it to a selected ethnic group. The paper will include the following:

One impact on medication preparation. Explain.

Two impacts on medication administration. Explain.

Two potential adverse reactions. Explain with rationale.

One possible issue in adherence to medication regimen. Explain how this can be overcome.

The paper should be no more than 3 pages. Use APA Editorial Format for all citations and references used

Answer 1

Impact on medication preparation:

Herbal treatment of using garlic for hypertensive patients may end with lowered blood pressure if they are treated with anti-hypertensive medicines.

Impact on medication administration:

Children with genetic disorders like reyes syndrome ends with impaired metabolism of drug like aspirin

African americans were less reponsive to drugs like anti-hypertensives and beta blockers

Potential adverse reactions:

Health beleief such as coal miners have greater probability of getting lung cancer. So they dont quit smoking. It may ends in adverse reactions.

Asians have genetic factor that even a typical dose of benzodiazepine causes adverse reactions

Issues on adherence to drug regimen:

How the patient and their family perceives time plays a vital role in adherence to drug regimen eg: Day/Night, Sunrise/Sunset