Week 6 debate assignments.
A-D- Amphetamine and Pro’s Case 1
E-H- Amphetamines Con’s Case 1
I-L- Methylphenidate Pro’s Case 1
M-O- Methylphenidate Con’s Case 1
P-R- Alpha Adrenergic Agonists Pro’s Case 2
S-T- Alpha Adrenergic Agonists Con’s Case 2
U-W- Non-stimulants Pro’s Case 2
X-Z- non-stimulants Con’s Case 2
Patient 1:
Malcolm is a 9-year-old male in the 4th grade at the public elementary school. Malcolm
has recently been diagnosed with ADHD, combined presentation. Malcolm struggles
with being fidgety and hyperactive; he often gets into trouble at school for blurting out
answers, getting out of his desk when he should not be, and hitting other children when
upset. Malcolm also has a hard time focusing on anything other than video games at
home. His parents report homework takes “all night” though it should only take 30
minutes. Malcolm has assigned chores but often gets distracted. For example, Malcolm
was to take out the trash but got distracted in the driveway while taking out the trash
and left the full bag in the driveway. He often misplaces the combination code for the
lock on the house door.
Patient 2:
Jessica is a 32-year-old female that was recently diagnosed with ADHD. She was
referred to your office by the psychologist that completed the ADHD assessment.
Jessica has always struggled in school and jobs. She is often “written up” at her job for
not completing tasks that are assigned to her. She becomes easily distracted by her
other co-workers. She finds herself spending a lot of time conversing with colleagues.
Her colleagues are frequently annoyed with her for constantly talking to them and
interrupting their work and tasks. Jessica is here to discuss medication options to treat
ADHD.
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.
