NR546 Week 7: Case Study Discussion

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Course

 NR546 Advanced Pharmacology: Psychopharmacology for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Preparing the Discussion

Follow these guidelines when completing each component of the discussion. Contact your course faculty if you have questions.

General Directions

Review the provided case study to complete this week’s discussion.

Include the following sections:

  1. Application of Course Knowledge: Answer all questions/criteria with explanations and detail.
    1. Select one drug to treat the diagnosis(es) or symptoms.
    2. List medication class and mechanism of action for the chosen medication.
    3. Write the prescription in prescription format.
    4. Provide an evidence-based rationale for the selected medication using at least one scholarly reference. Textbooks may be used for additional references but are not the primary reference.
    5. List any side effects or adverse effects associated with the medication.
    6. Include any required diagnostic testing. State the time frame for this testing (testing is before medication initiation or q 3 months, etc.). Includes normal results range for any listed laboratory tests.
    7. Provide a minimum of three appropriate medication-related teaching points for the client and/or family.

Sample Solution

  1. Select one drug to treat the diagnosis(es) or symptoms.

The medication chosen for this patient would be QuiliChew ER.

  1. List the medication class and mechanism of action for the chosen medication.

QuiliChew ER is a methylphenidate in the Stimulant class and is in the same class as Ritalin. The mechanism of action for this stimulant medication works by stimulating the release of norepinephrine and dopamine or enhancing the firing of neurons, which helps in ADHD.……Click below to access the full sample solution (PDF)