In a 1200-1500-word paper:

Critique a TV or radio commercial, an Internet advertisement, or a print advertisement from a non-professional journal/magazine related to an FDA-regulated prescription drug for a gastrointestinal disorder.

Critique a TV or radio commercial, an Internet advertisement, or a print

advertisement from a non-professional journal/magazine related to a non-FDA-

regulated over-the-counter medication/herbal for a gastrointestinal (GI) disorder.

Include a description of the pathophysiology of the GI disorder and how the medication/herbal alters that pathophysiology.

Compare and contrast the 2 commercials, including their stated use of medication/herbal, patient safety issues, analysis of company claims for any drug benefits. Substantiate your thoughts and ideas with evidence-based research/articles.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the GCU APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

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