NURS 6630 week 8 MOOD STABILIZER

Rubric

NURS_6630_Week8_Assignment_Rubric
NURS_6630_Week8_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
For each of the four (4) traditional mood stabilizers, response includes proposed mechanism of action, baseline assessment, laboratory considerations, and frequency of ongoing. Discusses the importance of assessment and labs. Indication of special population considerations FDA approval. Discusses typical dosing with focus on therapeutic endpoints for psychiatric use of major drug-drug interaction considerations.

50 to >36.0 pts

Excellent
The response comprehensively and clearly describes all of the elements for each of the four (4) mood stabilizers.

36 to >24.0 pts

Good
The response clearly describes at least 75% the Assignment elements for three to four (3–4) mood stabilizers.

24 to >11.0 pts

Fair
The response describes at least 50% the Assignment elements for each mood stabilizer or only two (2) mood stabilizers discussed.

11 to >0 pts

Poor
The response includes inaccurate and vague examples that describe 25% or less of the Assignment elements for one (1) mood stabilizer, or some or all are missing.
50 pts
Reviews the potential drug–drug interactions of the following: *Lamotrigine + Valproate; *Lamotrigine + Rifampin; *Valproate + Estrogen containing birth control; *Valproate + Amitriptyline; *Lithium + Furosemide; *Lithium + Lisinopril; *Carbamazepine + Lurasidone; *Carbamazepine + Grapefruit juice. Consider alternative dosing schedules, clinical implications for the drug interactions, additional patient education needed, any additional monitoring recommended, or collaboration needed with other medical professions.

20 to >18.0 pts

Excellent
Reviews all seven (7) of the potential drug–drug interactions with clear and accurate Discussion of alternative dosing, patient education, monitoring recommendation, and when to collaborate.

18 to >15.0 pts

Good
Reviews five to six (5–6) of the potential drug–drug interactions with clear and accurate Discussion of alternative dosing, patient education, monitoring recommendation, and when to collaborate.

15 to >10.0 pts

Fair
Reviews three to four (3–4) of the potential drug–drug interactions with some Discussion and minor inaccuracies of alternative dosing, patient education, monitoring recommendation, and when to collaborate.

10 to >0 pts

Poor
Reviews all seven (7) of the potential drug–drug interactions with vague and major inaccuracies noted in Discussion including alternative dosing, patient education, monitoring recommendation, and when to collaborate.
20 pts
Discusses ethical, legal, and social implications related to prescribing these medications to patients.

10 to >7.0 pts

Excellent
The response accurately and clearly discusses ethical, legal and social implications. The response includes relevant, specific, and appropriate examples that fully support the Discussion.

7 to >4.0 pts

Good
The response accurately discusses ethical, legal and social implications. The response includes relevant, specific, and accurate examples that support the Discussion.

4 to >1.0 pts

Fair
The response inaccurately or vaguely discusses ethical, legal and social implications. The response includes inaccurate and irrelevant examples that may support the Discussion.

1 to >0 pts

Poor
The response inaccurately and vaguely discusses ethical, legal and social implications, or it is missing. The response includes inaccurate and vague examples that do not support the Discussion, or it is missing.
10 pts
The paper is succinct and is 5–6 pages. Five (5) evidence-based, peer- reviewed scholarly references outside of course resources.

5 to >4.0 pts

Excellent
The paper is succinct and is 5–6 pages. Five (5) evidence-based, peer- reviewed scholarly references outside of course resources

4 to >3.0 pts

Good
The paper is succinct and is 7–8 pages. Four (4) evidence-based, peer- reviewed scholarly references outside of course resources

3 to >1.0 pts

Fair
The paper is somewhat succinct and is 8–9 pages. Two or three (2 or 3) evidence-based, peer- reviewed scholarly references outside of course resources

1 to >0 pts

Poor
The paper is not succinct and is 10+ pages. One (1) or no evidence-based, peer- reviewed scholarly references outside of course resources
5 pts
Written Expression and Formatting—Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required criteria.

5 to >4.0 pts

Excellent
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion is provided which delineates all required criteria.

4 to >3.0 pts

Good
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the Assignment is stated yet is brief and not descriptive.

3 to >1.0 pts

Fair
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the Assignment is vague or off topic.

1 to >0 pts

Poor
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity less than 60% of the time. No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion was provided.
5 pts
Written Expression and Formatting—English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation.

5 to >4.0 pts

Excellent
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.

4 to >3.0 pts

Good
Contains one or two grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

3 to >1.0 pts

Fair
Contains three or four grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

1 to >0 pts

Poor
Contains five or more grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.
5 pts
Written Expression and Formatting: The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.

5 to >4.0 pts

Excellent
Uses correct APA format with no errors.

4 to >3.0 pts

Good
Contains one or two APA format errors.

3 to >1.0 pts

Fair
Contains three or four APA format errors.

1 to >0 pts

Poor
Contains five or more APA format errors.
5 pts
Total Points: 100