WEEK 11 – PHARMACOLOGY AND DISCUSSION
Order Description
PHARMACOLOGY –DRUG WORD IS
Nondepolarizing blockers versus depolarizing blockers for neuromuscular agents

Only pick one option below
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. Describe a patient to whom you would prescribe this
medication.

DISCUSSION #2

Discussion 2: Special Considerations for Oncology and Organ Transplant Patients
Oncology and organ transplant patients need continuous, long-term care. Compared with healthier patient populations, they are more fragile and require more highly
individualized care plans. For this Discussion, you explore special considerations when assessing, diagnosing, and treating these patients.
To prepare:
Reflect on oncology and organ transplant patients.
Think about three special considerations when assessing, diagnosing, and/or treating these patient populations. (Hint: Reflect on differences in care between these
populations and healthier populations.)
Consider how patient history in these conditions might affect patient education strategies.