You will write a detailed essay regarding pharmacogenomics. It should cover the following topics (feel free to use this outline or something similar)
Part I (20 Points)
What is Pharmacogenomics?
- Defining Pharmacogenomics
- History
- Key advancements in Pharmacogenomics
Important Ethical Considerations in Pharmacogenomics
Pharmacogenomics application in Nursing:
- Integration Strategies
- Challenges
Part 2: Specific Pharmacogenomic Treatment Topic (20 points)
Choose a disorder that is currently subject to pharmacogenomic treatment:
- Explain the disorder in detail
- Pathophysiology Overview
How is pharmacogenomics being applied?
- What is the genetic correlation (be specific)
- Applicable testing
- How is treatment impacted based on pharmacogenomics
- Pharmacogenomics Impact on morbidity and mortality (how is pharmacogenomics . . . helping)
- Nursing specific integration (how are nurses impacted)
What are some considerations for the future (ongoing research) or ways pharmacogenomics may continue to be applied.
Brief Conclusion