Scenario-based section
Select and answer two of the below scenarios; one from your area of practice and one from another area of practice to demonstrate wider awareness of medication management and optimisation of care in the scenario, please use the BNF/BNFc, and other appropriate resource to help you answer providing intext references and a reference list.
(Maximum 25 marks per scenario and suggested words count of 300 per scenario):
Scenario 1: Older adult
Debra Usifoh aged 74 years is an in-patient on a medical ward recovering from a chest infection. She has a history of Parkinson’s Disease. While doing the lunchtime drug round, the nurse discovers there is no stock of Debra’s prescribed Co-Careldopa. Debra is very anxious about not being able to take this medication on time.
What are the indications for, usual doses, side effects and cautions/contra-indications of Co-Careldopa?
How does it work?
Why is it important for Debra to take this medication on time?
What action does the nurse need to take?
