Discussion
PATIENT CASE SCENARIO DEBATE
This week, you will present and defend your assigned stance (pro or con) and specific medication for your patient case study scenario with your peers. Within the debate, you will also share your perspective on why the alternative medication class would not be appropriate for the patient case scenario.
Support your answers with evidence-based, peer-reviewed scholarly literature.
Note: APA style format with citations and references will apply.
As a reminder, these were the assigned medications:
|
Pro |
Con |
|
Amphetamine |
Amphetamine |
|
Methylphenidate |
Methylphenidate |
|
Alpha Adrenergic Agonist |
Alpha Adrenergic Agonist |
|
Non-Stimulant |
Non-Stimulant |
RESOURCES
- Goldin, D. S. (2023). Fast facts for psychopharmacology for nurse practitioners. Springer Publishing.
- Chapter 9, “Stimulants/Neurodevelopmental Disorders” (pp. 178–208)
- Chapter 10, “Antidementia” (pp. 208–227)
- American Academy of Pediatrics. (2019, October). Clinical practice guideline for the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescentsLinks to an external site.. Pediatrics, 144(4), Article e20192528. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2019-2528
- Drugs.comLinks to an external site.. (2023). https://www.drugs.com/
Note: Please use the following resource to check the most up-to-date box warnings, FDA approvals and indications, recommendations for follow-up evaluations, changes, etc. - CHADD’s National Resource Center on ADHD. (2023). ADHD medications approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Stimulant medications. https://d393uh8gb46l22.cloudfront.net/wp-content/u…
Note: Utilize this medication table resource to familiarize yourself with the medications aligned with the topics presented this week.
To prepare:
- Review the Required Learning Resources.
- Review your research regarding your position and medication.
- Consider how you will apply your specific position and medication to the presented patient case.
Post your response detailing your argument for the following:
- What is the proposed mechanism of action of the medication(s)? Why might this be appropriate for the patients?
- What are the advantages or disadvantages to your class of medication (options for different administration, length of duration, etc.)?
- What are the advantages or disadvantages to the other medication options?
- What possible side effects or considerations need to be evaluated?
- Provide one example for each consideration—legal, ethical, and social implications—for prescribing the medication category.
Note: Your response needs to be supported by three 3 scholarly peer-reviewed resources located outside of your course learning resources.
Discussion_Rubric
Criteria
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMain Posting: Response to the Discussion question is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources. Response explains the difference between ion channels and G proteins as they are related to signal transduction and targets of medication. Response answers the patient question.
Ans:
Response thoroughly and accurately addresses the Discussion question(s). Response is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources. No less than 75% of the post has exceptional depth and breadth. Post is supported by three (3) or more scholarly peer-reviewed resources located outside of the course Learning Resources.
Criteria
Main Posting: Writing
Ans:
Written clearly and concisely. Contains no grammatical or spelling errors. Adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style.
