Discussion: Neurology and Pain
Getting Started
Neurology and pain are very broad topics, neither of which can be covered by a case study alone. This discussion will focus your attention on some important considerations of those topics. The questions below will serve as the framework for the discussions.
Upon successful completion of the course material, you will be able to:
Identify some of the important prescribing considerations when treating neurology and pain related conditions.
Resources
Textbook: Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nurses and Physicians Assistants
Lexi-Comp (available via Up-to-Date) or other suitable drug/disease reference.
Suggested treatment guidelines/recommendations for this workshop
Instructions
Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade.
Post a response to any one of the following questions. Read your peer’s postings to avoid/minimize duplication.
*n. Discuss different types of headaches and medications recommended for treatment (and prevention, if indicated) of each.
Navigate to the Neurology and Pain threaded discussion and post your initial response by the end of day five of this workshop.
Respond to at least one of your classmates’ postings by the end of day seven of this workshop.