Pharmacology

There are various considerations that must be taken into account when initiating drug therapies in a geriatric, pediatric, or pregnant patient. In a well-developed essay, discuss pharmacodynamics/pharmacokinetics that apply when initiating one particular drug (your selection) in a geriatric, pediatric, or pregnant patient. Be sure to address information learned regarding the musculoskeletal and optic systems in your selected patient population. Include the following elements in your essay: an introduction statement presenting your population choice and drug, discussion of the population and pharmacodynamics/pharmacokinetics applicable to the selected drug, considerations regarding the effects of these factors on the musculoskeletal and optic systems, and a conclusion that includes a “take-home” statement of what you learned. Your completed essay must be at least two pages in length. Include at least two outside resources, one of which may be your textbook