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NU 670 Unit 4 what is the difference between neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) and serotonin syndrome?
NU 670 Unit 4 what is the difference between neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) and serotonin syndrome
Discussion Prompt
- Side effects are a common reason that patients discontinue medications. List one common side effect for each medication and one potential way to manage it.
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- Amitriptyline
- Bupropion
- Fluoxetine
- Paroxetine
- Some potential side effects from antidepressants can be serious; what is the difference between neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) and serotonin syndrome? How are they treated?
- Are any antidepressants approved for or preferred in postpartum depression?
- Which class of antidepressants (if any) are generally recommended to be used in geriatrics?
- Side effects are a common reason that patients discontinue medications. List one common side effect for each medication and one potential way to manage it.
Review prescribing guidelines for benzodiazepines for anxiety in your state. Are there any limitations for APRN’s to prescribe? How do the numbers of scripts written by APRN’s compare to those of physicians?
Discussion Peer/Participation Prompt
Please respond to at least 2 of your peer’s posts with substantive comments using the following steps:
- Substantive comments add to the discussion and provide your fellow students with information that will enhance the learning environment.
- References and citations should conform to APA standards.
- Remember: Please respect the opinions of others, even if their views differ. In other words, disagree professionally and respectfully.
- Plagiarism is never acceptable – give credit when credit is due – cite your sources.
Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis and include peer-reviewed journal evidence to support the student’s position.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with in-text citations and corresponding references in APA format.
NU 670 Unit 4 what is the difference between neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) and serotonin syndrome? Grading Rubric Guidelines
Performance Category | 10 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
Scholarliness
Demonstrates achievement of scholarly inquiry for professional and academic decisions. |
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Performance Category | 10 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
Application of Course Knowledge –
Demonstrate the ability to analyze, synthesize, and/or apply principles and concepts learned in the course lesson and outside readings and relate them to real-life professional situations |
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Performance Category | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Interactive Dialogue
Replies to each graded thread topic posted by the course instructor, by Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. MT, of each week, and posts a minimum of two times in each graded thread, on separate days. (5 points possible per graded thread) |
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Summarizes what was learned from the lesson, readings, and other student posts for the week. |
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Grammar, Syntax, APA
Note: if there are only a few errors in these criteria, please note this for the student in as an area for improvement. If the student does not make the needed corrections in upcoming weeks, then points should be deducted. Points deducted for improper grammar, syntax and APA style of writing. The source of information is the APA Manual 6th Edition |
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Total Participation Requirements
per discussion thread |
The student answers the threaded discussion question or topic on one day and posts a second response on another day. | The student does not meet the minimum requirement of two postings on two different days | |||
Early Participation Requirement
per discussion thread |
The student must provide a substantive answer to the graded discussion question(s) or topic(s), posted by the course instructor (not a response to a peer), by Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. MT of each week. | The student does not meet the requirement of a substantive response to the stated question or topic by Wednesday at 11:59 pm MT. |