Unit 2 (Part 1) Assignment

Instructions:

• Please review Canvas PowerPoints, audios, and read the textbook.

• Read the questions/scenarios and answer the following questions.

• Watch for grammar and sentence structure. Answers must be written in paragraph format. There must be a minimum of ONE (1) paragraph (five to ten complete sentences) per question.

  • Do not rewrite/type the questions.
  • Avoid using bullet points when answering the questions.
  • Ten (10) points will be deducted for improper grammar and sentence structure.

• Assignments must be submitted to Turn It In.
  • Report must show 25% or less to be acceptable for grading.
  • A score greater than 25%, will receive a zero (0).

• Please cite your source(s) and include your reference(s). Reference(s) must be from a credible source (i.e textbook, peer-reviewed articles, etc.).

  • Ten (10) points will be deducted for missing or non-credible reference(s).

Questions/Scenarios:

1. Discuss the different classifications and characteristics of pain present in this patient. For each type of pain, identify and describe the most appropriate class of analgesic medication and explain the rationale for each choice. (25 points)
2. What are the differences between agonist, partial agonist, and antagonist? Include the medications for each one. (25 points)
3. Create a concept map/table for opioid analgesics. The NUR 1141 - Pharmacology Concept Map-2.docxDownload NUR 1141 - Pharmacology Concept Map-2.docx template must be used. Use the medications listed in Unit 2 Lesson Plan (READ FIRST) under “Prototypes.” Concept map/table must be typed. Handwritten or photocopies will not be accepted. (25 points)
4. Scenario (25 points)

Dana reports excessive worrying about work performance, difficulty controlling her thoughts, muscle tension, irritability, and frequent episodes of restlessness. She also describes occasional palpitations and shortness of breath during periods of heightened anxiety, which she refers to as “panic-like episodes." The health care provider prescribes diazepam 5 mg by mouth twice daily as needed for acute anxiety symptoms, in addition to recommending counseling and lifestyle modifications.

• • What drug classification does diazepam belong to? Include the mechanism of action and adverse effects of this medication.
  • Discuss the patient teachings for diazepam. Be specific.
  • Other than anxiety, when would diazepam be prescribed? Include the nursing implications for this medication. Be specific.
  • What counseling points should the the nurse provide regarding duration of diazepam therapy and dependence risk?