The unapproved use of approved drugs also called off-label use with children is quite common. This is because pediatric dosage guidelines are typically unavailable since very few drugs have been specifically researched and tested with children.
When treating children prescribers often adjust dosages approved for adults to accommodate a childs weight. However children are not just smaller adults. Adults and children process and respond to drugs differently in their absorption distribution metabolism and excretion. Children even respond differently during stages from infancy to adolescence. This poses potential safety concerns when prescribing drugs to pediatric patients. As an advanced practice nurse you have to be aware of safety implications of the off-label use of drugs with this patient group.
To prepare:
With these thoughts in mind:
By Day 3
Postan explanation of circumstances under which children should be prescribed drugs for off-label use. Then describe strategies to make the off-label use and dosage of drugs safer for children from infancy to adolescence. Include descriptions and names of off-label drugs that require extra care and attention when used in pediatrics.
By Day 6
Reada selection of your colleagues responses andrespondtoat least twoof your colleagues ontwo different dayswho provided a different rationale than you did in one or more of the following ways:
NURS6501 week 11 Discussion: Disorders of the Reproductive Systems
While the male and female reproductive systems are unique to each sex they share a common functionreproduction. Disorders of this system range from delayed development to structural and functional abnormalities. Since many reproductive disorders not only result in physiological consequences but also psychological consequences such as embarrassment guilt or profound disappointment patients are often hesitant to seek treatment. Advanced practice nurses need to educate patients on disorders and help relieve associated stigmas. During patient evaluations patients must feel comfortable answering questions so that you as a key health care provider will be able to diagnose and recommend treatment options. As you begin this Discussion consider reproductive disorders that you would commonly see in the clinical setting.
To Prepare
By Day 3
Posta description of the two reproductive disorders you selected including their similarities and differences. Then explain how the factor you selected might impact the diagnosis of treatment for the reproductive disorders.
Reada selection of your colleagues responses.
By Day 6
Respondto at leasttwoof your colleagueson two different dayswho selected different disorders or factors than you in one or more of the following ways:
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