NURS 6521 Discussion: Pharmacotherapy for Neurological Disorders
NURS 6521 Discussion: Pharmacotherapy for Neurological Disorders
NURS 6521 Discussion Pharmacotherapy for Neurological Disorders
Neurological disorders, such as headaches, seizure disorders, sleep disorders, depression, and dementia can present several complications for patients of all ages. These disorders affect patients physically and emotionally, impacting judgment, school and/or job performance, and relationships with family and friends. Since these disorders may have drastic effects on patients’ lives, it is important for advanced practice nurses to effectively manage patient care. With patient factors and medical history in mind, it is the advanced practice nurse’s responsibility to manage the diagnosis, treatment, and education of patients with neurological disorders.
To prepare:
- Review this week’s media presentation on pharmacology for the nervous system.
- Select one of the following neurological disorders: headaches, seizure disorders, sleep disorders, depression, or dementia. Consider the types of drugs that would be prescribed to patients to treat symptoms associated with this disorder.
- Select one of the following factors: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior. Reflect on how this factor might impact the effects of prescribed drugs, as well as any measures you might take to help reduce negative side effects.
With these NURS 6521 Discussion Pharmacotherapy for Neurological Disorders thoughts in mind:
By Day 3
Post a description of the neurological disorder you selected including types of drugs that would be prescribed to patients to treat associated symptoms. Then, explain how the factor you selected might impact the effects of prescribed drugs, as well as any measures you might take to help reduce negative side effects.
By Day 6
Read a selection of your colleagues’ responses and respond to at least two of your colleagues on two different days who selected a different neurological disorder than you did. Provide recommendations for alternative drug treatments and patient education strategies for treatment and management.
Note: For this Discussion, you are required to complete your initial post before you will be able to view and respond to your colleagues’ postings. Begin by clicking on the “Post to Discussion Question” link and then select “Create Thread” to complete your initial post. Remember, once you click on Submit, you cannot delete or edit your own posts, and you cannot post anonymously. Please check your post carefully before clicking on Submit NURS 6521 Discussion Pharmacotherapy for Neurological Disorders!
Submission and Grading Information
NURS 6521 Discussion Pharmacotherapy for Neurological Disorders Rubric Detail
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Content
| Outstanding Performance | Excellent Performance | Competent Performance | Proficient Performance | Room for Improvement | |
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| Main 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. |
Points Range: 44 (44%) – 44 (44%)
Thoroughly responds to the discussion question(s) is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources. supported by at least 3 current, credible sources |
Points Range: 40 (40%) – 43 (43%)
Responds to the discussion question(s) is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. 75% of post has exceptional depth and breadth supported by at least 3 credible references |
Points Range: 35 (35%) – 39 (39%)
Responds to most of the discussion question(s) is somewhat reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. 50% of post has exceptional depth and breadth supported by at least 3 credible references |
Points Range: 31 (31%) – 34 (34%)
Responds to some of the discussion question(s) one to two criteria are not addressed or are superficially addressed is somewhat lacking reflection and critical analysis and synthesis somewhat represents knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. post is cited with fewer than 2 credible references |
Points Range: 0 (0%) – 30 (30%)
Does not respond to the discussion question(s) lacks depth or superficially addresses criteria lacks reflection and critical analysis and synthesis does not represent knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. contains only 1 or no credible references |
| Main Posting: Writing |
Points Range: 6 (6%) – 6 (6%)
Written clearly and concisely Contains no grammatical or spelling errors Fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style |
Points Range: 5.5 (5.5%) – 5.5 (5.5%)
Written clearly and concisely May contain one or no grammatical or spelling error Adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style |
Points Range: 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
Written concisely May contain one to two grammatical or spelling error Adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style |
Points Range: 4.5 (4.5%) – 4.5 (4.5%)
Written somewhat concisely May contain more than two spelling or grammatical errors Contains some APA formatting errors |
Points Range: 0 (0%) – 4 (4%)
Not written clearly or concisely Contains more than two spelling or grammatical errors Does not adhere to current APA manual writing rules and style |
| Main Posting: Timely and full participation |
Points Range: 10 (10%) – 10 (10%)
Meets requirements for timely and full participation posts main discussion by due date |
Points Range: 0 (0%) – 0 (0%)
NA
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Points Range: 0 (0%) – 0 (0%)
NA
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Points Range: 0 (0%) – 0 (0%)
NA
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Points Range: 0 (0%) – 0 (0%)
Does not meet requirement for full participation
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| First Response:
Post to colleague’s main post that is reflective and justified with credible sources. |
Points Range: 9 (9%) – 9 (9%)
Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings responds to questions posed by faculty the use of scholarly sources to support ideas demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives |
Points Range: 8.5 (8.5%) – 8.5 (8.5%)
Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings
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Points Range: 7.5 (7.5%) – 8 (8%)
Response has some depth and may exhibit critical thinking or application to practice setting
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Points Range: 6.5 (6.5%) – 7 (7%)
Response is on topic, may have some depth
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Points Range: 0 (0%) – 6 (6%)
Response may not be on topic, lacks depth
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| First Response: Writing |
Points Range: 6 (6%) – 6 (6%)
is professional and respectful to colleagues Response to faculty questions are fully answered if posed Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources Response is effectively written in Standard Edited English |
Points Range: 5.5 (5.5%) – 5.5 (5.5%)
is professional and respectful to colleagues Response to faculty questions are answered if posed Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources Response is effectively written in Standard Edited English |
Points Range: 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
is mostly professional and respectful to colleagues Response to faculty questions are mostly answered if posed Provides opinions and ideas that are supported by few credible sources Response is written in Standard Edited English |
Points Range: 4.5 (4.5%) – 4.5 (4.5%)
Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective professional communication Response to faculty questions are somewhat answered if posed Few or no credible sources are cited |
Points Range: 0 (0%) – 4 (4%)
Responses posted in the discussion lack effective Response to faculty questions are missing No credible sources are cited |
| First Response: Timely and full participation |
Points Range: 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
Meets requirements for timely and full participation posts by due date |
Points Range: 0 (0%) – 0 (0%)
NA
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Points Range: 0 (0%) – 0 (0%)
NA
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Points Range: 0 (0%) – 0 (0%)
NA
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Points Range: 0 (0%) – 0 (0%)
Does not meet requirement for full participation
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| Second Response: Post to colleague’s main post that is reflective and justified with credible sources. |
Points Range: 9 (9%) – 9 (9%)
Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings * responds to questions posed by faculty the use of scholarly sources to support ideas demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives |
Points Range: 8.5 (8.5%) – 8.5 (8.5%)
Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings
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Points Range: 7.5 (7.5%) – 8 (8%)
Response has some depth and may exhibit critical thinking or application to practice setting
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Points Range: 6.5 (6.5%) – 7 (7%)
Response is on topic, may have some depth
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Points Range: 0 (0%) – 6 (6%)
Response may not be on topic, lacks depth
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| Second Response: Writing |
Points Range: 6 (6%) – 6 (6%)
is professional and respectful to colleagues Response to faculty questions are fully answered if posed Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources Response is effectively written in Standard Edited English |
Points Range: 5.5 (5.5%) – 5.5 (5.5%)
is professional and respectful to colleagues Response to faculty questions are answered if posed Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources Response is effectively written in Standard Edited English |
Points Range: 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
is mostly professional and respectful to colleagues Response to faculty questions are mostly answered if posed Provides opinions and ideas that are supported by few credible sources Response is written in Standard Edited English |
Points Range: 4.5 (4.5%) – 4.5 (4.5%)
Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective professional communication Response to faculty questions are somewhat answered if posed Few or no credible sources are cited |
Points Range: 0 (0%) – 4 (4%)
Responses posted in the discussion lack effective Response to faculty questions are missing No credible sources are cited |
| Second Response: Timely and full participation |
Points Range: 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
Meets requirements for timely and full participation Posts by due date |
Points Range: 0 (0%) – 0 (0%)
NA
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Points Range: 0 (0%) – 0 (0%)
NA
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Points Range: 0 (0%) – 0 (0%)
NA
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Points Range: 0 (0%) – 0 (0%)
Does not meet requirement for full participation
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| Total Points: 100 |
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