Please complete the following discussion post. The main post should be at least 700 words,

You must use  APA
format to develop your discussion and use 2 sources from a scientifically
credible source that are less than 5 years

Week 2 Discussion Prompt: Pharmacology.

Section 1: Neurological Disorders:

Choose from the following neurological disorders to complete this week’s discussion: seizure, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, meningitis, brain tumors, headache.

1. Describe this condition. What causes it? What are the symptoms? How is it diagnosed? Complete an ATI System Disorder template and upload it to your discussion post. ATI System Disorder Blank.pdfDownload ATI System Disorder Blank.pdf

2. What 2-3 medications used to treat or manage this disorder? What are the mechanisms of action for each? What should the nurse check before, during, and after administration of this drug? Choose one primary medication used to treat or manage this disorder and complete an ATI Medication Template on it and upload it along with your discussion post. ATI Medication Template Blank.pdfDownload ATI Medication Template Blank.pdf

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Section 2: Sedative Hypnotics vs Narcotics (Opioids)

1. What is the difference between a sedative hypnotic and a narcotic? 

2. List 5 commonly used sedative hypnotics including both their generic and brand names.

3. What is the #1 nursing priority before, during, and after sedative hypnotic administration?

4. What is the reversal agent for sedative hypnotics? Include both the generic and brand name. When/why should it be given?

5. List 5 commonly used narcotics including both their generic and brand names.

6. What is the #1 nursing priority before, during, and after narcotic administration?

7. What is the reversal agent for narcotics? Include both the generic and brand name. When/why should it be given?

Study Resources:

Sedative-hypnotics: Click hereLinks to an external site.

Narcotics: Click hereLinks to an external site.