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ACLS, TLS, Febrile Neutropenia Cases
Cynthia Lee
This is a medical case Open Educational Resource (OER) created for the PHAR 632 Case Base Practice IV course in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at University of the Pacific's Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy.
Student Instructions
- Please provide complete SOAP for the main problems with specific instructions as follows.
- a. ACLS/Tumor lysis syndrome: provide plan for post-cardiac arrest care to include maintaining hemodynamic stability and treating the causes of cardiac arrest
- b. Febrile neutropenia/suspected intraabdominal infection: provide assessment and plan for inpatient treatment
- Please provide assessment and plan on secondary problems and recommend appropriate vaccinations
- Please review patient’s course of hospitalization and recent hospitalizations (including appropriateness of medications initiated, monitoring during hospitalization, or any necessary follow-ups) to assist in responding to the OOB questions
- Please utilize appropriate protocols or antibiogram and be mindful of available drug strengths/forms to devise appropriate treatment plan
Six cases were created for this course in the summer of 2022. To view the additional courses, go here.
- Please provide complete SOAP for the main problems with specific instructions as follows.
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NSTEMI, HTN Crises, UTI & Bacteremia Cases
Cynthia Lee
This is a medical case Open Educational Resource (OER) created for the PHAR 632 Case Base Practice IV course in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at University of the Pacific's Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy.
Student Instructions
- Please provide complete SOAP for the main problems with specific instructions as follows.
- ACS: complete plan on early hospital care in preparation to PCI (pre-PCI medication recommendation)
- Hypertensive crises/HTN: complete plan for blood pressure management in the inpatient setting (consider concurrent comorbidities relevant to antihypertensive agents)
- Sepsis secondary to UTI and bacteremia: complete plan on antibiotic therapy based on most updated lab results and comprehensive inpatient care pertinent to the problem
- Please provide assessment and plan on secondary problems
- Please review patient’s course of hospitalization (including appropriateness of medications initiated, monitoring during hospitalization, or any necessary follow-ups) and review appropriate clinical guidelines/literatures carefully to assist in responding to the discussion questions
Six cases were created for this course in the summer of 2022. To view the additional courses, go here.
- Please provide complete SOAP for the main problems with specific instructions as follows.
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OI, HIV Cases
Cynthia Lee
This is a medical case Open Educational Resource (OER) created for the PHAR 632 Case Base Practice IV course in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at University of the Pacific's Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy.
Student Instructions
- Please provide complete SOAP for the main problems with specific instructions as follows.
- Cryptococcal meningitis: provide full treatment plans for cryptococcal meningitis, including acute treatment to resolve infection with any necessary supportive care and follow-up secondary prophylaxis to prevent recurrence
- HIV: provide assessment of current HIV management and provide comprehensive plan to optimize management and reduce future complications/adverse events risk
- Please provide assessment and plan on secondary problems
- Please review patient’s course of hospitalization and previous visits (including appropriateness of medications initiated, monitoring during hospitalization, or any necessary follow-ups) to assist in responding to the discussion questions
Six cases were created for this course in the summer of 2022. To view the additional courses, go here.
- Please provide complete SOAP for the main problems with specific instructions as follows.
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Osteomyelitis, DKA, and ESRD Complication Cases
Cynthia Lee
This is a medical case Open Educational Resource (OER) created for the PHAR 632 Case Base Practice IV course in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at University of the Pacific's Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy.
Student Instructions
- Please provide complete SOAP for the main problems with specific instructions as follows.
- Osteomyelitis: complete plan on antibiotic therapy based on most updated lab results and comprehensive inpatient care pertinent to the problem
- DKA/T2DM: complete plan for transitioning IV to SC basal bolus insulin and outpatient diabetes management (other comorbidities plans to be addressed under secondary problems)
- ESRD & CKD complications (anemia & mineral bone disease): address current regimens for CKD complications and provide interventions, if applicable
- Please provide assessment and plan on secondary problems
- Please review patient’s course of hospitalization (including appropriateness of medications initiated, monitoring during hospitalization, or any necessary follow-ups) to assist in responding to the OOB questions
Six cases were created for this course in the summer of 2022. To view the additional courses, go here.
- Please provide complete SOAP for the main problems with specific instructions as follows.
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Stroke, COVID, Sickle Cell Anemia Cases
Cynthia Lee
This is a medical case Open Educational Resource (OER) created for the PHAR 632 Case Base Practice IV course in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at University of the Pacific's Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy.
Student Instructions
- Please provide comprehensive assessment and plan for the main problems with specific instructions as follows. Be very clear on timing of medication administration or initiation and drug forms/strengths.
- Acute ischemic stroke/hypertensive crisis: provide assessment for patient’s tPA eligibility and other necessary immediate plan (within 24 hours) surrounding tPA administration (do not worry about providing long-term plan as your work-up)
- COVID-19 and bacterial pneumonia: provide antibiotics recommendations for bacterial pneumonia and guideline-recommended therapy for hospitalized patients with COVID-19 pneumonia. In addition, provide comprehensive inpatient care plan pertinent to the problem.
- Sickle cell anemia: provide plans for long-term sickle cell anemia management to reduce incidence of crisis or complications, include necessary vaccinations with appropriate administration timings and plans.
- Please review patient’s course of hospitalization or previous admission (including appropriateness of medications initiated, monitoring during hospitalization, or any necessary follow-ups) and review appropriate clinical guidelines/literatures carefully to assist in responding to the discussion questions.
Six cases were created for this course in the summer of 2022. To view the additional courses, go here.
- Please provide comprehensive assessment and plan for the main problems with specific instructions as follows. Be very clear on timing of medication administration or initiation and drug forms/strengths.
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UGIB & PUD, Anticoagulation, Menopause Cases
Cynthia Lee
This is a medical case Open Educational Resource (OER) created for the PHAR 632 Case Base Practice IV course in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at University of the Pacific's Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy.
Student Instructions
- Please provide complete SOAP for the main problems with specific instructions as follows:
- a. GI bleeding/PUD: complete treatment plan for GI bleeding post-EGD and antibiotic recommendations for H. pylori infection
- b. Anticoagulation/Mitral regurgitation s/p mMVR: complete plan for restarting warfarin for the mMVR indication with heparin bridging in the inpatient setting (include duration of bridging)
- c. Menopause: address menopausal symptoms and provide appropriate plan
- Please provide assessment and plan on secondary problems
- Please review patient’s course of hospitalization and recent ED visit (including appropriateness of medications initiated, monitoring during hospitalization, or any necessary follow-ups) and review appropriate clinical guidelines/literature carefully to assist in responding to the discussion questions.
Six cases were created for this course in the summer of 2022. To view the additional courses, go here.
- Please provide complete SOAP for the main problems with specific instructions as follows:
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Math 57: Applied Differential Equations I
John Mayberry
This book is designed for the fourth semester, “capstone” course in a calculus sequence with an emphasis on modeling with linear differential equations. Students will learn to translate verbal descriptions of physical problems into differential equation models, solve and visualize solutions to differential equations using MATLAB, calculate and investigate the behavior of analytic solutions to linear differential equations, discuss how solutions to differential equations depend on parameters, and interpret solutions to differential equations in the context of applications.
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Phonetics Workbook Key
Valerie F. McDaniel
This Open Educational Resource (OER) is a Phonetics Workbook Key for use with the OER textbook, Phonetics Workbook for Students of Communication Sciences and Disorders, by April M. Yorke, Emily Sternad, Carley Shermak, and Alyssa Mahler that is published by MSL Academic Endeavors, the publishing imprint of the Michael Schwartz Library at Cleveland State University. It is under a CC-BY-NC-ND license and can be viewed here.
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Pacific Writing: College Writing for Pacific's Core 2 Seminar
Eric Sonstroem
Core 2 is Pacific's new reading, critical thinking, and writing-instruction seminar for first- or second-year students. All sections will include some common elements, like reading long-form narrative prose and writing instruction, and all sections will feature expository, thesis-driven writing in response to the course readings. Sections are taught by a variety of faculty from across the university.
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Polymers and Composite Materials
Joshua P. Steimel
This text serves to cover in more detail polymer physics concepts and specifically how polymers respond from the atomistic to meter length scale. This text spans topics from polymerization chemistry, chain models, Flory-Huggins theory, viscosity, characterization techniques, self assembly, polymer dynamics, viscoelasticity, and mechanics of polymer and composite materials.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommerical-No Derivative Works 4.0 License.
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Mechanical Behavior of Materials
Joshua P. Steimel
This text serves to cover in more detail solid mechanics concepts and specifically the material response to stress and strain. This text spans solid mechanics concepts from stress and strain at an atomistic length scale, to linear elasticity, anisotropy, linear viscoelasticity, plasticity, dislocation generation and interactions, and fracture.
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Introduction to Mechatronics
Chi-Wook Lee
This text serves to introduce Mechatronics with Propeller Board of Education (BOE) and Propeller Activity Board as microcontrollers. These boards will be used to design and test systems with sensors, actuators, and C programming.
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Two Dimensional Design and Color
Michael Leonard
This foundational level hands-on course introduces the theoretical application of the elements and principles of two-dimensional design and the practical applications of color theory. Exercises in visual thinking and the use of traditional principles of composition and two-dimensional media are emphasized through sequential, skill building projects. The studio art major will gain insight into painting composition and an objective approach to color for the creation of subjective art. Graphic Design majors will learn the most sophisticated approach to organizing space and incorporating color both for web and print applications. Media X students will learn design principles applicable to film, animation, game design, and concept design. General Education students will be exposed to broad visual concepts and theory with many applications including science, business, and marketing.
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Comparative Religion Reader RELI 30
Alan Lenzi
Open Educational Resource (OER) of primary source materials and study questions for the RELI30: Comparative Religion course taught at the University of the Pacific.
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Beginning Drawing
Michael Leonard
Drawing is a versatile means of visual communication. It seems fundamental to our existence as humans. We see that drawing had a special place in the tribal ceremonies taking place in prehistoric caves, and on cliffs and mountains beginning around 30,000 years ago and continuing with the few surviving Neolithic societies found in remote global locations. Additionally, drawing contributes to communicating ideas of power, conflict, the afterlife, and societal customs in the ancient world through Egyptian hieroglyphics, Sumerian images on registers, and the earliest writings in cuneiform. The evolution of writing in the west began with pictographs which evolved into letters, words, sentences, paragraphs, and longer documents such as the Epic of Gilgamesh, The Code of Hammurabi and other ancient written stories, accounting legers and other historical documents. Drawing has a link to academics through science and mathematics.
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Philosophy 21: Moral Problems - OER Course Syllabus
Lou Matz
Course Syllabus for an OER / Open Access version of PHIL 21: Moral Problems at University of the Pacific during Summer 2020.
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Instrumentation and Experimentation
Josh Steimel
This text serves to provide an overview of Statistical Analysis of Error, Fourier Analysis, and Mechanics of Materials as well as Design of Experiments.
Created for the ENGR110 course at University of the Pacific.
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Materials Science and Engineering
Joshua P. Steimel
This text serves to provide a brief overview of some of the myriad of topics available for study in the field of Materials Science. This is by no means a comprehensive compilation of Materials Science and Engineering topics but is instead meant as an introduction to the topic for entry-level undergraduates who want to pursue a career studying materials.
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Comparative Oral+ENT Biology
Marcos Gridi-Papp
Comparative Oral+ENT Biology is designed for a semester-long course taken by undergraduate students who are preparing for careers in dentistry, medicine, veterinary, audiology, speech pathology or evolutionary biology. It explores the mouth, ears, nose and throat of humans and animals discussing their evolution, development, function, and some common clinical issues. The text provides a broad background through an integrative and organismal perspective. It crosses the boundaries of disciplines, anatomical regions and professions to present structures and mechanisms within an evolutionary context. This textbook is richly illustrated with images made available at Wikimedia Commons. It contains materials from and links to several sources of Open Education Resources.
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HIST21: US History, Part 2
Jennifer Helgren
Open Educational Resource (OER) of primary source materials and study questions for the HIST21: US History, Part 2 course taught at the University of the Pacific.
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ECPE 121 - Simulink Labs
Cherian Mathews
Four laboratory exercises with detailed instructions were developed during Summer 2018 and used in ECPE 121 during the Fall 2018 semester to enhance student learning of the software tool, Simulink. In addition, a video introduction to Simulink was also created and can be viewed by clicking here.
Use of the simulation tool Simulink helps students explore a complex subject via computer simulation. Simulation complements the theory and can help students gain a deeper understanding of the concepts. The Simulink tutorial and lab resources were available for students to refer to at any time. Working through the lab exercises helped students improve their Simulink skills and explore Signal Processing concepts via simulation. Student exposure to Simulink is very useful since Simulink is widely used in the industry for rapid prototyping.
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HIST20: US History, Part 1
Jennifer Helgren
Open Educational Resource (OER) of primary source materials and study questions for the HIST20: US History, Part 1 course taught at the University of the Pacific.
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Essential Microbiology
Geoffrey Lin-Cereghino
Customized version of Openstax Microbiology textbook.
Essential Microbiology is designed to cover the scope and sequence requirements for the single-semester Microbiology course for non-majors. The book presents the core concepts of microbiology with a focus on applications for careers in allied health. The pedagogical features of Essential Microbiology make the material interesting and accessible to students while maintaining the career-application focus and scientific rigor inherent in the subject matter.
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Risser Microbiology F2017
Douglas D. Risser
From boiling thermal hot springs to deep beneath the Antarctic ice, microorganisms can be found almost everywhere on earth in great quantities. Microorganisms (or microbes, as they are also called) are small organisms. Most are so small that they cannot be seen without a microscope.
Most microorganisms are harmless to humans and, in fact, many are helpful. They play fundamental roles in ecosystems everywhere on earth, forming the backbone of many food webs. People use them to make biofuels, medicines, and even foods. Without microbes, there would be no bread, cheese, or beer. Our bodies are filled with microbes, and our skin alone is home to trillions of them.1 Some of them we can’t live without; others cause diseases that can make us sick or even kill us.
Although much more is known today about microbial life than ever before, the vast majority of this invisible world remains unexplored. Microbiologists continue to identify new ways that microbes benefit and threaten humans.
