Module 7: Discussion –Special Populations: Pediatrics and Geriatrics – DB Group 1

Online Discussion


For week 7 discussion board please include:

What additional considerations should be given when dosing medications for children and seniors and why? 

What is the Beers Criteria?

Any differential diagnoses

Your diagnosis and reasoning

Any additional questions you would have asked

Medication recommendations along with your rationale. Note possible side effects or issues  to address if attempting to obtain consent.

Any labs and why they may be indicated

Screener scales or diagnostic tools that may be beneficial

Additional resources to give  (Therapy modalities, support groups, activities, etc.)

Group 1: (Last names A-K)

  Download mod 7 case 1.doc

Group 2: (Last names L-Z)

  Download mod 7 case 2.docx

 

Instructions:

  1. Make your initial post by 23:59 EST Wednesday of Week 7
  2. Respond to two other classmates’ posts by 0459 PM EST Friday
  3. Use APA format.

Grading Rubric

Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.

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