Neurological disorders, such as headaches, seizure disorders, sleep disorders, depression, and dementia can present several complications for patients of all ages. These disorders affect patients physically and emotionally, impacting judgment, school and\/or job performance, and relationships with family and friends. Since these disorders may have drastic effects on patients\u2019 lives, it is important for advanced practice nurses to effectively manage patient care. With patient factors and medical history in mind, it is the advanced practice nurse\u2019s responsibility to manage the diagnosis, treatment, and education of patients with neurological disorders.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n With these thoughts in mind:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Post<\/span><\/b> a description of the neurological disorder you selected including types of drugs that would be prescribed to patients to treat associated symptoms. Then, explain how the factor you selected might impact the effects of prescribed drugs, as well as any measures you might take to help reduce negative side effects.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Read<\/span><\/b> a selection of your colleagues\u2019 responses and <\/span>respond <\/span><\/b>to <\/span>at least two<\/span><\/b> of your colleagues on <\/span>two different days<\/span><\/b> who selected a different neurological disorder than you did. Provide recommendations for alternative drug treatments and patient education strategies for treatment and management.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Note:<\/span><\/b> For this Discussion, you are required to complete your initial post before you will be able to view and respond to your colleagues\u2019 postings. Begin by clicking on the \u201cPost to Discussion Question\u201d link and then select \u201cCreate Thread\u201d to complete your initial post. Remember, once you click on Submit, you cannot delete or edit your own posts, and you cannot post anonymously. Please check your post carefully before clicking on <\/span>Submit!<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n According to an article published in the Los Angeles Times, drug misuse is the leading cause of accidental death in the United States. Some of the most common drugs found in association with drug-related deaths are drugs prescribed to treat neurological disorders.<\/a> These prescription drug-related deaths are often attributed to painkillers such as OxyContin and Vicodin, as well anti-anxiety drugs such as Valium and Xanax (Girion, Glover, & Smith, 2011). This issue emphasizes the importance of the regulation and management of prescription drugs. You must be aware of this when prescribing controlled drugs commonly used to treat neurological disorders such as headaches, sleep disorders, anxiety, and depression. As an advanced practice nurse, you have the responsibility to carefully diagnose and prescribe treatment, as well as to closely monitor the effects of drug therapies on the physical and mental health of your patients.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In the previous weeks of this course, you began to explore disorders and treatments as they relate to specific body systems. This week, you continue this exploration with the nervous system, but with special considerations in mind. Treatments for nervous system disorders present unique issues not just because of the scope and breadth of the disorders, but also because the types of drugs that are often used for treatment. You examine types of drugs prescribed to treat neurological disorders, as well as the impact of patient factors on the effects of the drugs.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n By the end of this week, students will:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Photo Credit: akindo\/DigitalVision Vectors\/Getty Images<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This page contains the Learning Resources for this week. Be sure to scroll down the page to see all of this week’s assigned Learning Resources. To access select media resources, please use the media player below.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Arcangelo, V. P.,\u202fPeterson, A. M., Wilbur, V., & Reinhold, J. A.\u202f(Eds.). (2017). <\/span>Pharmacotherapeutics for advanced practice: A practical approach<\/span><\/i> (4th ed.). Ambler, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n American Academy of Family Physicians. (2012). <\/span>Dementia<\/span><\/i>. Retrieved from http:\/\/www.aafp.org\/afp\/topicModules\/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=5<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This website provides information relating to diagnosis, treatment, and patient education of dementia. It also presents information on complications and special cases of dementia.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2012). <\/span>Pharmacology for the nervous system<\/span><\/i>. 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\nThis chapter begins by examining acute and chronic pain. It also explores the pathophysiology of pain, general principles for managing pain, and drugs used in pain management.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nThis chapter covers the causes, pathophysiology, and diagnostic criteria for tension and migraine headaches. It then outlines the process of selecting, administering, and managing drug therapy for headaches, including migraines and cluster headaches.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nThis chapter explores the causes, pathophysiology, and diagnostic criteria of seizures. It also describes the process of selecting, administering, and managing drug therapy for patients with seizures.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nThis chapter begins by identifying the causes, pathophysiology, and diagnostic criteria of major depressive disorder (MDD). It then examines types of depressions and drugs prescribed to treat patients suffering from MDD.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nThis chapter examines the causes, pathophysiology, and diagnostic criteria for anxiety. It also outlines the process of selecting, administering, and managing drug therapy for patients with anxiety.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nThis chapter covers the causes, pathophysiology, and diagnostic criteria of three sleep disorders: insomnia, restless leg syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder, and narcolepsy. It also examines the process of selecting, administering, and managing drug therapy for patients with these sleep disorders.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nThis chapter examines the causes and pathophysiology of Alzheimer\u2019s disease (AD). It also describes various drugs used to treat symptoms of AD, including proper dosages and possible adverse reactions.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nRequired Media<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n