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Assignment 1 learning Resources 1. https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/14... 2. https://d393uh8gb46l22.cloudfront.net/wp-content/u... This week, you will present and defend your assigned stance ( con) and specific medication ( Amphetamine) 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: Con- Amphetamine Amphetamine Methylphenidate Alpha Adrenergic Agonist Non-Stimulant 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. 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. Assignment 2 Deutetrabenazine You will create a Medication Study Guide to share with your peers. This guide is intended to be a useful learning tool for you to use as you prepare for your clinical courses. You will be assigned Deutetrabenazine to create your guide THE ASSIGNMENT Create a 3- to 4-page (excluding visual elements) Medication Study Guide for your assigned psychotropic medication agents that may be utilized by you and colleagues for study. Your medication guide should be in the form of an outline and should include a title page, citations, and references. You should incorporate visual elements, such as concept maps, charts, diagrams, images, color coding, mnemonics, and/or flashcards. Be creative! Note: Your Medication Study Guide should not be in the format of an APA paper. Also Note: Your guide should be informed by the FDA-Approved and Evidenced-Based, Clinical Practice Guidelines Research. Areas of importance that you should address—but are not limited to—include: Title page Description of the psychopharmacological medication agent, including brand and generic names, as well as appropriate FDA indication uses Any supporting, valid, and reliable research for non-FDA uses Drug classification The medication mechanism of action The medication pharmacokinetics The medication pharmacodynamics Appropriate dosing, administration route, and any considerations for dosing alterations Considerations of use and dosing in specific specialty populations, such as children, adolescents, elderly, pregnant people, those exhibiting suicidal behaviors, etc. Definition of half-life, why half-life is important, and the half-life for your assigned medication Side effects/adverse reactions potential Discuss clinical concerns with EPS and Tardive Dyskinesia Note: Be sure to include screening tools that would be utilized. Contraindications for use including significant drug to drug interactions Overdose considerations Diagnostics and labs monitoring comorbidities considerations Legal, ethical, and social considerations Pertinent patient education considerations
