Peer-Review of a Case Study Assignment

Assignment Task

Q1. Detail the pharmacological mechanism of action (MOA) of aspirin and morphine. The MOA needs to be explained in depth at the receptor and cellular level and needs to include how the MOA results in a therapeutic effect. Also, explain how this mechanism affects the action potential of the cell.

 Q2. Look at John’s presenting complaints. Explain which medication could be responsible for each of John’s complaints and why. You will need to explain in depth, at the receptor and cellular level, the mechanism of action of the medication and how it could cause the symptom that John is experiencing.

Q3. A). What is the mechanism of actions (MOAs) of alcohol? You need to describe these MOAs in detail at the receptor and cellular level.

Q3. B). Describe any interactions between John’s medications and any other substances that John consumes? Explain pharmacologically how these substances interact with John’s medicines at the receptor and cellular level and what could be the consequences of these interactions.

Q4. A). Based on your answer to Q2. What immediate actions would you recommend to John in order to prevent further complications with his ulcer?

Q4. B). John goes to the doctor to treat his ulcer. Using your knowledge of pharmacology, what recommendations might the doctor make regarding managing the side effects that John has experienced due to interactions with his pain medications?