Read the following articles to enhance your knowledge of commonly prescribed medications:
Si§¢n Williams, A- (2014)- Pharmacology of steroids in the musculoskeletal system- Nurse Prescribing, 12(5), 237-242-
Trinka, E-, Honer, J-, Zerbs, A-, & Brigo, F. (2014)- Efficacy and safety of intravenous valproate for status epilepticus: a systematic review. CNS Drugs, 28(7),
623-639- doi:10-1007Is40263-014-0167-1
All of the following groups of medications are commonly prescribed in the acute care setting- Choose one of the topics below to discuss- If it is a medication
group, select a specific drug within that group- (This is a good way for you to prepare for clinical practice, because you will get to know the drugs you will
prescribe for patients)- Focus your discussion on the hospital or ICU setting and IV usage-
1-Solumedrol
2-Dexamethazone
3-Teriparatide vs biophosphonates
4-Non-depolarizing blockers vs Depolarizing blockers for neuromusclular agents
5-Succinylcholine, decamethonium,
6-Pancuronium, vecuronium, rocuronium
7-Anticonvuisant Barbiturates and benzodiazepines
8-Valproates and Fosphenytoin and topiramate
9-GABA analogs and Triazines
10-Migraine medications
Note: When sharing your initial post, select a topic that has not yet been discussed- If all topics have been discussed, then you may select that topic again,
but select a different drug within the medication group-
By Day 3
For this Discussion, address 1 of the following options:
Option 1
Post a description of a patient you have taken care of (inpatient as an RN, or as an NP student) who has been prescribed the medication you selected-
Include the scenario, indication, dosing, complications, and outcome- Then explain whether or not you would have ordered the same drug and same dose-
Option 2
Conduct an evidence-based drug search on the drug you selected and post an explanation of any possible issues- Are there any drug interactions? Any
black box warnings? To what type of patient would you prescribe this medication?
Option 3
Post an explanation of the properties of the drug you selected, including usages and dosing in the hospital or ICU- Discuss a patient to whom you would
prescribe this medication-
