Question

Please write 1 paragraph for each of the following (total 3 paragraphs) and each paragraph shall be no more than 6 sentences.

*** Minus 1 point for extra long paragraphs or over 9 sentences.

Grading for participation in postings (Possible points: 5)

In a paragraph (no more than 9 sentences), teach your classmates how to administer ONE specific medication. Give form of medication (tablet, IV, solution, cream, mist, drop…).

Debate the effect of ONE specific medication in the type of drugs in the following list: adrenergic agonist; adrenergic antagonist; cholinergic agonist; anticholinergic; stimulant; depressant; antiepileptic.

Debate the clear difference between medications for Parkinson’s versus medication for Alzheimer’s. Give ONE specific example for each disease.

Answer 1

●administration of oral medication (Tablet)

Explain the procedure to the patient. Follow the rights of medication administration .Make the patient in Fowler's or propped up position. Administer the medication. Document and monitor the patient for any adverse reactions and to provide necessary intervention

●Stimulants can be used for being active but the effects of it are very harmful to health.It can cause anorexia,palpitations, insomnia, hallucinations .In simple it can cause acute and chronic effects if used.

●Parkinsons is a movement disorder whereas Alzheimer's is a chronic progressive memory disorder.The medication are different for each initially. The medication can have similarity when dementia develops in Parkinson's disease in later stage. In Parkinson's antidepressants, cognitive enhancement medications are given.In Alzheimer's cognitive enhancing medication are administered to make patients to remember things.