Pharm case study 4 vrs 2: WEEK 7 ASSIGNMENT (covers weeks 7-8)... | Nursing

Clinical Requirement:

WEEK 7 ASSIGNMENT (covers weeks 7-8) SCENARIO 1 What are the errors in the following prescriptions (5 total)? Rewrite each prescription correctly. What is each medication classification? What is the mechanism of action (MOA)? allopurinol 2 mg PO initially, followed by 0.6 mg one hour later for acute gout flare #3 0 RF dextromethorphan/bupropion (Vraylar) 45 mg/105 mg extended-release tablet Take 1 tablet PO QAM for 3 days, then 1 tablet PO BID #60 0RF trazadone 50 mg po qhs #30 1 RF lithium carbonate 300 mg po TID #90 for goal therapeutic range of 1-2 mEq/L fentanyl transdermal patch 25 mcg/hr Apply 1 patch topically every 72 hours. Rotate application site. #10 patches 1RF SCENARIO 2 Buspirone has a half-life of 3 hours. If a patient takes 15 mg at 20:00, what will the blood level (mg) be at 8 am? Name 3 medications you might prescribe for a patient with anxiety. Include complete medication orders, MOA and common side effects for each of the 3 medications. SCENARIO 3 LB is an 8-year-old male brought in by his mother due to concerns about behavior and school performance. His teacher reports that LB is frequently out of his seat, talks excessively, blurts out answers, and has difficulty completing tasks or following multi-step directions. At home, he often loses toys and homework, seems forgetful, and struggles to stay focused on activities like reading. He has no significant medical history. Growth and development are age-appropriate. He sleeps about 9 hours per night but still wakes up feeling tired. His diet is average for a child his age. There are no signs of anxiety, depression, or other mood disorders. What is the most likely diagnosis? What is an appropriate first-line medication (include complete medication order)? What monitoring parameters should be considered during treatment?