Overview
Instructions:
• Read the questions/scenarios and answer the following questions.
• Watch for grammar and sentence structure. There must be a minimum of ONE (1) paragraph (five to ten complete sentences) per question.
• Please cite your source(s) and include your reference(s). Reference(s) must be from a credible source (i.e textbook ONLY)
Questions/Scenarios:
1 Discuss the classifications/characteristics of pain. Identify which analgesic would be prescribed for each classification and characteristic of pain.
2 What are the differences between agonist, partial agonist, and antagonist? Include the medications for each one.
3 Create a concept map/table for opioid analgesics. file:///var/mobile/Library/SMS/Attachments/25/05/20205D98-4701-413E-BDF6-346284527AEE/NUR+1141+-+Pharmacology+Concept+Map.docx
4 Scenario (25 points)
Josh, a 21-year-old pharmacy student, came to the local pharmacy last week with a seven-day prescription for diazepam 10mg tablets, one to be taken at night. The drug was prescribed to him by his physician because around five weeks ago Josh started suffering from insomnia. Although he is typically supposed to wake up at 7:00am to attend his lectures, at 4:00am he is already fully awake. He does not find it difficult to fall asleep, nor does he wake up too frequently during the night. During the day, he feels very tired, anxious and fearful. It is now three days since the pharmacist dispensed his prescription and Josh has returned to the pharmacist because he claims he is still not able to sleep properly.
◦ 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 insomnia, when would diazepam be prescribed? Include the nursing implications for this medication. Be specific.
◦ Since he is taking diazepam, what other interventions should he do to reduce his insomnia? Be specific.