In Week 5, you were assigned by Faculty to argue either the pro (for) or con (against) for a particular medication. You were also provided information for a patient case study scenario. Week 5 was your opportunity to conduct research for this debate.
This week, you will present and defend your assigned stance (pro or con) and specific medication for your patient case study scenario with your peers. Within the debate, you will also share your perspective on why the alternative medication class would not be appropriate for the patient case scenario.
Support your answers with evidence-based, peer-reviewed scholarly literature.
Note: APA style format with citations and references will apply.
As a reminder, these were the assigned medications:
| Pro | Con |
| Amphetamine | Amphetamine |
| Methylphenidate | Methylphenidate |
| Alpha Adrenergic Agonist | Alpha Adrenergic Agonist |
| Non-Stimulant | Non-Stimulant |
To prepare:
- Review the Required Learning Resources.
- Review your research regarding your position and medication.
- Consider how you will apply your specific position and medication to the presented patient case.
DAY 3
To prepare:
- Review the Required Learning Resources.
- Review your research regarding your position and medication.
- Consider how you will apply your specific position and medication to the presented patient case.
DAY 6
Read a selection of your colleagues’ posts. Focus specifically on those colleagues who were assigned your same medication but opposite stance.
Respond to at least two of your colleagues on 2 different days who were assigned your same medication but an opposite stance. For example, if you were assigned the con stance for amphetamine, you should respond to two students who were assigned the pro stance for amphetamine. Support or expand on your original argument to refute their claims. Work to share additional perspectives on the issue described by your colleague.
Note: It is recommended that you read all peer postings to learn about medications other than those to which you are assigned. Additionally, your response needs to be supported by two (2) scholarly peer-reviewed resources located outside of your course Learning Resources.
SOLUTION:
A common neurodevelopmental disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is typified by impulsivity, hyperactivity, and inattention. Malcolm, a 9-year-old boy with a combined presentation of ADHD, displays these symptoms, which have a major effect on his everyday activities and academic performance. In light of amphetamine’s benefits and mode of action, as well as the need to assess any possible negative effects and ethical issues, this discussion thread makes the case for prescribing it as Malcolm’s suitable course of treatment.
Mechanism of Action of Amphetamine
The stimulant amphetamine is used to treat narcolepsy and ADHD. Dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin are among the monoamine neurotransmitters released more frequently in the brain due to their entry into presynaptic neurons and subsequent release into the synaptic cleft. It also acts as a reuptake inhibitor, increasing the synaptic cleft’s neurotransmitter concentration. Higher levels of monoamine neurotransmitters can be produced by amphetamine’s ability to inhibit monoamine oxidase, an enzyme that breaks down monoamine neurotransmitters. By changing glutamate release, it also indirectly affects glutamatergic neurotransmission, which in turn affects cognitive function and attention (Ashok et al., 2017; Ferrucci et al., 2019).…………..KINDLY CLICK THE PURCHASE ICON BELOW TO ACCESS THE ENTIRE SOLUTION FOR $15