Neurological System

 

Required Readings
Arcangelo, V. P., Peterson, A. M., Wilbur, V., & Reinhold, J. A. (Eds.). (2017). Pharmacotherapeutics for advanced practice: A practical approach (4th ed.).
Ambler, PA: Lippincott Williams& Wilkins. Chapter 7, “Principles of Pharmacology in Pain Management” (pp. 93-109) Chapter 38, “Headaches” (pp. 629-654)
Chapter 39, “Seizure Disorders” (pp. 655-680) Chapter 40, “Major Depressive Disorder” (pp. 681-699) Chapter 41, “Anxiety” (pp. 701-718) Chapter 42, “Insomnia and Sleep
Disorders” (pp. 721-755)
Chapter 44, “Alzheimer’s Disease” (pp. 757-780)
American Academy of Family Physicians. (2012). Dementia. Retrieved from http://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=5
Drugs.com. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.drugs.com/
Discussion: Pharmacotherapy for Cardiovascular 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:
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 oneof 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.
THE PAPER SHOULDBE 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.