Think about strategies to make the off-label use and dosage of drugs safer for children from infancy to adolescence. Consider specific off-label drugs that you think require extra care and attention when used in pediatrics. ANS 1 The client is an 8-year-old African American male who arrives at the ER […]

As an advanced practice nurse at a community health clinic, you often treat female (and sometimes male patients) with hormone deficiencies. One of your patients requests that you prescribe supplemental hormones. This poses the questions: How will you determine what kind of treatment to suggest? What patient factors should you […]

Select one of the following hematologic disorders: anemia, hemophilia, cancer, sickle cell anemia, thalassemia, thrombolytic disorders, or white blood cell disorders. Consider the types of drugs that would be prescribed to patients to treat symptoms associated with this disorder. ANS 1 As an advanced practice nurse, you will likely encounter […]

Is there a relationship between drug advancements, societal complacency, and infection? ANS 1 ADHD Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neuropsychiatric disorder that affects 5% of school-aged children (Rosenthal & Burcham, 2018).  Inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity are all characteristics of ADHD (Rosenthal & Burcham, 2018).  Children with ADHD may have a hard time […]

In this Discussion, you examine a case study of a patient who presents with symptoms of a possible GI/hepatobiliary disorder, and you design an appropriate drug therapy plan. ANS Pharmacotherapy for Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Disorders Gastrointestinal (GI) and hepatobiliary disorders affect the structure and function of the GI tract. Many […]

Select one of the following endocrine or musculoskeletal disorders: thyroid disease, osteoarthritis, rheumatic arthritis, gout, multiple sclerosis, or fibromyalgia. Consider the types of drugs that would be prescribed to patients to treat symptoms associated with this disorder. ANS Musculoskeletal manifestations are a common presenting feature of endocrine disease; therefore, a […]

Select one of the following neurological disorders: headaches, seizure disorders, sleep disorders, depression, or dementia. Consider the types of drugs that would be prescribed to patients to treat symptoms associated with this disorder. ANS The symptoms you have highlighted from the case study warrant a diagnosis of depression. Other than […]

Select and research one of the following respiratory disorders: the common cold, pneumonia, or a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis. Consider types of drugs that would be prescribed to patients to treat symptoms associated with this disorder. ANS COPD is an umbrella term for […]

What type of drug should you prescribe based on your patient’s diagnosis? How much of the drug should the patient receive? How often should the drug be administered? When should the drug not be prescribed? Are there individual patient factors that could create complications when taking the drug? Should you […]

For this Discussion, you reflect on a case from your past clinical experiences and consider how a patient’s pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes may alter his or her response to a drug. ANS 1 One factor to consider while treating this patient is their chronic kidney disease.  The chronic kidney disease […]