Pharmacology

          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-