discussion week 6

First locate your name in the chart. This will determine what medication, patient case, and stance (pro/con) you were assigned. Please note, the patient case will be either “Patient 1” or “Patient 2”. The cases will be provided right below the chart, but keep in mind you are only to cover the case you were assigned, not both.Key Grading Elements:Post your initial response detailing your stance including the following

What is the proposed mechanism of action of the medication(s)? Why might this be appropriate for the patients?

What are the advantages or disadvantages to your class of medication (options for different administration, length of duration, etc.)? 

• What are the advantages or disadvantages to the other medication options?

What possible side effects or considerations need to be evaluated?

Provide one example for each consideration—legal, ethical, and social implications—for prescribing the medication category

My assignment was for the following:

• Medication: Non-Stimulant Stance: ProPatient: #2
• Patient Case 2:
• Jessica is a 32-year-old female that was recently diagnosed with ADHD. She was
  referred to your office by the psychologist that completed the ADHD assessment.
  Jessica has always struggled in school and jobs. She is often “written up” at her job for
  not completing tasks that are assigned to her. She becomes easily distracted by her
  other co-workers. She finds herself spending a lot of time conversing with colleagues.
  Her colleagues are frequently annoyed with her for constantly talking to them and
  interrupting their work and tasks. Jessica is here to discuss medication options to treat ADHD.