Pick a drug and write about it. The drug to be discussed is Paracetamol.

Pick a drug and write about it. The drug to be discussed is Paracetamol.

Please discuss Intravenous, oral and per rectum paracetamol including dosage and reduced dosages for renal and liver impaired patients and people with low Body Mass Index.

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Learning outcomes need to be included and relevant knowledge addressed.

Structure of the essay.

Start with LO5 : Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles of pharmocology in nursing practice.

LO1: Demonstrate knowledge and application of the safe ordering, receiving,storage and disposal of medicines.

LO3: Explain how legal and ethical frameworks underpin safe and effective medicines management and administration

LO2: Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the principles of supply and administration via a Patient Group Direction (PGD).

LO4: Explain and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of working in partnership with patient/clients and carers in relation to self-administration and management of medicine.

LO5 : Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles of pharmacology in nursing practice. Including Pharmokinetics and Pharmocodynamics

Introduction to essay

Signpost the reader about the content and purpose of the work

What drug has been chose ( Tradename, (paracetamol), generic name, drug group).

Why drug has been chosen ( Paracetamol, because it is widely used and is the first step on the analgesic ladder) please include doses regarding patients weight and doses for liver impairment.

What it dose ( why it is prescribed, kind of patients who need it, length of time they’ll be on it)

Conclusion to essay

An overall conclusion to this piece of work must be provided. In this case, aim to provide reader with the key issues addressed, noting any benefits from undertaking this written piece of work. Please do not include any new sources of information in this section.

Wordcount:

3000 words

Referencing

Harvard referencing

At least 30 references from Nursing journals, books, UK government frameworks, NICE guidelines, NMC and Royal college of Nursing. – Requires in depth knowledge in relation to UK Government Legislation, NICE guideline, NMC and RCN, also LOCAL trust policies (Lancashire Teaching Hospital) throughout the whole assignment and referenced accordingly.