Discussion Post: Pharmacology & Therapeutics
• Describe the blood brain barrier
• Describe the pathophysiology of parkinson's disease
• Describe the mechanism of action of the dopaminergic medications to treat parkinson's. How do these medications reduce symptoms? Is there a cure for parkinson's
• Describe the pathophysiology of Alzheimer's Disease
• Describe the mechanism of action of the drugs for cognitive impairment (page 193). How do these medications achieve a therapeutic effect in Alzheimer's disease?
• Describe the pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis
• Describe the mechanism of action of the disease modifying drugs used to treat MS
• Discuss 3 major nursing implications to medication used to treat MS and how these would be attended to
• Describe the 5 ways in which antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) work to reduce seizures
• Discuss two teaching points for a patient that is starting phenytoin
• How do centrally acting muscle relaxants work to relieve spasticity?
The response should include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.