Discussion - Module 2

Due No Due Date
Points 100
Submitting a discussion post

Safe Prescribing Practice Discussion

In preparation for this discussion you will need to complete the required readings for Module 2.
Next, access Breastfeeding Pharmacology Links to an external site.. Explore the website and identify over-the-counter drugs that are not expected to cause harm to a pregnant woman, fetus, or breast-feeding infant.
Finally, you are to respond to this discussion topic:

Address each of the following points in your initial post. Remember: Do not just cut and paste info from a website. Be certain to use APA style. In addition to citing your text book, make sure that you include at least one additional reference to support your post (journal articles, scholarly websites, text book, etc.).

Discuss at least two key points related to pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, hepatic metabolism, and renal excretion) in pediatrics, infants/neonates that must be considered in order to facilitate safe medication administration.
Discuss at least two key points related to pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, hepatic metabolism, and renal excretion) in the elderly that must be considered in order to facilitate safe medication administration.
Discuss at least two key points related to pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, hepatic metabolism, and renal excretion) in the pregnant/lactating population that must be considered in order to facilitate safe medication administration.

The grading rubric for this assignment is attached (click the gear icon and choose "Show Rubric").

Content Coverage is worth 75% and includes pharmacokinetic considerations in pediatric/infant/neonate population; pharmcokinetic considerations in elderly population; pharmacokinetics considerations in the pregnant/lactating population; list of some OTC drugs considered safe for pregnant/lactating women.
Scholarliness is worth 25% and includes APA style; spelling & grammar; and participation.

Please note that you should review the grading rubric before completing the discussion in order to maximize the amount of points captured in this assignment. Best of luck and enjoy the discussion!