Discussion 11.1 Neurological Medications

Objective

Describe the drugs used to treat nervous system disorders

Discussion Overview

This discussion forum explores the use of neurological medications.

Deliverables

Your participation in the discussion forum, including the following:

• A response to the initial question(s)

Step 1 Review medications.

Refer to your textbook readings as well as additional current medication and nursing resources regarding the pharmacological components for the treatment of schizophrenia and seizures.

Step 2 Read the scenario.

A patient is taking medications in three different classifications to help manage schizophrenia and seizures.

Step 3 Post two responses to the discussion board.

Post eight multiple-choice test questions based on the scenario to the discussion board. All of the questions must be related to pharmacological considerations.

Also, be sure to post the answers for your questions and give rationales for both the correct and incorrect responses for each question in a second post titled "Answers and Rationales." Be sure to cite any resources used to write your questions in the format requested by your instructor.

In two of the questions, include the age group of the patient and at least one age-related education point.