DISCUSSION/ASSIGNMENT: PATIENT MEDICATION GUIDE
This week, you will create a Medication Study Guide to share with your peers. This guide is intended to be a useful learning tool for you to use as you prepare for your clinical courses.
You will be assigned one of the following medications to create your guide:
| Chlorpromazine | Fluphenazine(assigned) | Haloperidol | Loxapine | Perphenazine |
| Aripiprazole | Asenapine | Clozapine | Iloperidone | Olanzapine |
| Paliperidone | Quetiapine | Risperidone | Ziprasidone | Lurasidone |
| Brexpiprazole | Cariprazine | Lumateperone | Benztropine | Propranolol |
| Deutetrabenazine | Valbenazine |
TO PREPARE FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT:
· Identify your assigned psychotropic medication agent.
· Review this week’s Learning Resources, including the medication resources indicated for this week.
· Reflect on the psychopharmacologic treatments you might recommend for the assessment and treatment of vulnerable patient populations requiring antidepressant therapy.
THE ASSIGNMENT
Create a 3- to 4-page (excluding visual elements) Medication Study Guide for your assigned psychotropic medication agents that may be utilized by you and colleagues for study. Your medication guide should be in the form of an outline and should include a title page, citations, and references. You should incorporate visual elements, such as concept maps, charts, diagrams, images, color coding, mnemonics, and/or flashcards. Be creative!
Note: Your Medication Study Guide should not be in the format of an APA paper.
Also Note: Your guide should be informed by the FDA-Approved and Evidenced-Based, Clinical Practice Guidelines Research.
Areas of importance that you should address—but are not limited to—include:
· Title page
· Description of the psychopharmacological medication agent, including brand and generic names, as well as appropriate FDA indication uses
· Any supporting, valid, and reliable research for non-FDA uses
· Drug classification
· The medication mechanism of action
· The medication pharmacokinetics
· The medication pharmacodynamics
· Appropriate dosing, administration route, and any considerations for dosing alterations
· Considerations of use and dosing in specific specialty populations, such as children, adolescents, elderly, pregnant people, those exhibiting suicidal behaviors, etc.
· Definition of half-life, why half-life is important, and the half-life for your assigned medication
· Side effects/adverse reactions potential
· Discuss clinical concerns with EPS and Tardive Dyskinesia Note: Be sure to include screening tools that would be utilized.
· Contraindications for use including significant drug to drug interactions
· Overdose considerations
· Diagnostics and labs monitoring comorbidities considerations
· Legal, ethical, and social considerations
· Pertinent patient education considerations
· References page
Support your rationale with a minimum of three (3) academic resources.
Note: While you may use the course text to support your rationale, it will not count toward the resource requirement. You should be utilizing primary and secondary literature.
Based on the assignment instructions, here’s a structured outline for creating a Medication Study Guide for Fluphenazine:
### Medication Study Guide: Fluphenazine
**Title Page**
– Title: Medication Study Guide: Fluphenazine
– Student Name
– Course Name and Number
– Date
**Introduction**
– Brief overview of the importance of understanding psychopharmacological medications in clinical practice.
**Description of Fluphenazine**
– **Brand and Generic Names**: Fluphenazine (Prolixin)
– **FDA Indications**: Treatment of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.
**Supporting Research for Non-FDA Uses**
– Overview of any off-label uses supported by evidence-based research.
**Drug Classification**
– Typical Antipsychotic
**Mechanism of Action**
– Dopamine D2 receptor antagonist
**Pharmacokinetics**
– Absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion characteristics.
**Pharmacodynamics**
– Effects on neurotransmitter systems and receptor binding profiles.
**Dosing and Administration**
– Initial dosing, titration, maintenance dosing, and administration routes.
– Considerations for dosage adjustments based on patient factors.
**Use in Special Populations**
– Considerations for children, adolescents, elderly, pregnant individuals, and those with suicidal behaviors.
**Half-Life**
– Definition and importance of half-life in pharmacokinetics.
– Fluphenazine’s half-life duration.
**Side Effects and Adverse Reactions**
– Overview of common and serious side effects.
– Clinical concerns with Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS) and Tardive Dyskinesia.
– Screening tools for EPS and Tardive Dyskinesia.
**Contraindications and Drug Interactions**
– Major contraindications for use.
– Significant drug-drug interactions to be aware of.
**Overdose Considerations**
– Symptoms, management, and interventions for fluphenazine overdose.
**Monitoring and Diagnostics**
– Recommended laboratory monitoring for comorbidities and side effects.
**Legal, Ethical, and Social Considerations**
– Ethical implications of antipsychotic use.
– Legal considerations related to informed consent and patient rights.
**Patient Education**
– Key points to discuss with patients and caregivers regarding medication use, adherence, and potential side effects.
**Visual Elements**
– Incorporate concept maps, diagrams, charts (e.g., pharmacokinetic profile), and mnemonics where applicable to enhance understanding.
**References**
– List of at least three academic sources supporting the information provided in the study guide.
This outline serves as a comprehensive structure to organize your Medication Study Guide for Fluphenazine. Each section should be filled with detailed information supported by evidence from academic resources, ensuring clarity and accuracy in your guide. Utilize visual elements creatively to enhance comprehension and retention for both yourself and your peers.
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