NURS504 Discussion - Hand, foot, and mouth disease

NURS504 Initial discussion post Final week 

This week in our discussion, let’s focus on specific disorders and the medications used for them.

*Disorder:

Hand, foot, and mouth disease

1. Describe the pathology of the disorder.

2. Identify the major classifications of medications that are used to treat the disorder and briefly describe their mechanism of action.

3. Choose ONE pharmacological agent and write two prescriptions: Adult and 4-year-old child weighing 16 kg

4. Describe the side effects, potential adverse effects, contraindications, and patient education.

*Disorder:

Herpes zoster

1. Describe the pathology of the disorder

2. Identify the major classifications of medications that are used to treat the disorder and briefly describe their mechanism of action.

3. Choose ONE agent and write two prescriptions: Adult (ages 18 – 50) and an elderly woman (84-year-old)

4. Describe the side effects, potential adverse effects, contraindications, and patient education.