PATIENT CASE SCENARIO DEBATE
In Week 5, you were assigned by Faculty to argue either the pro (for) or con (against) for a particular medication.
This week, you will present and defend your case for the specific medication for the patient case scenario provided. Support your answers with evidence-based, peer-reviewed scholarly literature.
Note: APA style format with citations and references will apply.
As a reminder, these were the assigned medications:
| Pro | Con |
|---|---|
| Amphetamine | Amphetamine |
| Methylphenidate | Methylphenidate |
| Alpha Adrenergic Agonist | Alpha Adrenergic Agonist |
| Non-Stimulant | Non-Stimulant |
Within the debate, you will also share why the alternative medication class would not be appropriate for the patient case scenario.
Patient Case (posted in the Announcements by Faculty)
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
To prepare:
- Review the Required Learning Resources.
- Review your research regarding your position and medication.
- Consider how you will apply your specific position and medication to the presented patient case.
BY DAY 3 OF WEEK 6
Post your response detailing your argument for the following:
- What is the proposed mechanism of action of the medication(s)? Why might this be appropriate for the patients?
- What are the advantages or disadvantages to your class of medication (options for different administration, length of duration, etc.)?
- What are the advantages or disadvantages to the other medication options?
- What possible side effects or considerations need to be evaluated?
- Provide one example for each consideration—legal, ethical, and social implications—for prescribing the medication category.
Note: Your response needs to be supported by three 3 scholarly peer-reviewed resources located outside of your course learning resources.
BY DAY 6 OF WEEK 6
Read a selection of your colleagues’ posts. Focus specifically on those colleagues’ arguing the opposite of your claim.
Respond to at least two of your colleagues on 2 different days that were assigned the opposite of your claim. Support or expand on your argument to refute their claims. Work to share additional perspectives on the issue described by your colleague.
Note: Your response needs to be supported by two (2) scholarly peer-reviewed resources located outside of your course Learning Resources.