The Medication Paper Rough Draft peer to peer
The purpose of this assignment is to draft and submit a comprehensive and complete rough draft of your medication paper in APA
format. Your rough draft should include all of the research paper elements of a final draft.
Include the following in your rough draft:
Title page
Abstract
Introduction
Headings
Conclusion
Reference page with a minimum of 5 references and appropriately used in-text citations for each
Visuals: tables, figures, graphs, charts, images, or any other non-text content. (if applicable)
Footnotes (if applicable)
Appendices (if applicable)
The paper must include the following content information:
Manufacturing company
Brand name
Indication
First in class, or not first in class
Common side effects profile
Known contradictions
Make sure you explain the special considerations that your chosen drug has on the unique populations/client groups listed below.
Special considerations should include absorption, clearance/elimination, distribution, metabolism half-life, loading dose, route of
drug administration, and steady state.
Pediatric Patients
Pediatric patients are not little adults. There are special pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics variations in this patient group.
Their reaction to medication can be very unpredictable. Accurate dosing is the key due to their limited body mass.
Geriatric Patients
Geriatric patients have altered pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics responses to medication. The process of aging and disease will
change how the body responds to drug therapy. Memory limitations and increased sensitivity to drug therapy may cause unique
problems with this population.
Patients With Renal Dysfunction
Many medications are excreted through the renal glands or metabolized and excreted renally. Dosage adjustment is the key in this
population. Many agents may cause nephrotoxicity.
Patients With Liver Dysfunction
Liver disease produces alterations in the physiology of the drugs’ pharmacokinetics in the body. Special attention should be given
to all drugs used in this client population
Obese Patients
Obese patients have alterations in their pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic response to medication. Many comorbidities and altered
nutritional status can be seen as responses to taking these medications. Accurate dosing is paramount.
Pregnancy/Lactation
Pregnancy and lactation can be challenging. Concerns of effects to the unborn fetus must be considered. Will treating the mother
harm the unborn fetus or nursing infant?