NURS 6521 WU Off Label Drug Use in Pediatrics Discussion

To Prepare

• Review the interactive media piece in this week’s Resources and reflect on the types of drugs used to treat pediatric patients with mood disorders.
• Reflect on situations in which children should be prescribed drugs for off-label use.
• Think about strategies to make the off-label use and dosage of drugs safer for children from infancy to adolescence. Consider specific off-label drugs that you think require extra care and attention when used in pediatrics.

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Write a 1-page narrative in APA format that addresses the following:

• Explain the circumstances under which children should be prescribed drugs for off-label use. Be specific and provide examples.
• Describe strategies to make the off-label use and dosage of drugs safer for children from infancy to adolescence. Include descriptions and names of off-label drugs that require extra care and attention when used in pediatrics.
• ExcellentGoodFairPoorExplain the circumstances under which children should be prescribed drugs for off-label use. Be specific and provide examples.36 (36%) – 40 (40%)The response accurately and thoroughly explains in detail the circumstances under which children should be prescribed drugs for off-label use.

  The response includes accurate and specific examples that fully support the explanation provided.32 (32%) – 35 (35%)The response accurately explains the circumstances under which children should be prescribed drugs for off-label use.

  The response includes accurate examples that support the explanation provided.28 (28%) – 31 (31%)The response inaccurately or vaguely explains the circumstances under which children should be prescribed drugs for off-label use.

  The response includes inaccurate or vague examples that may or may not support the explanation provided.0 (0%) – 27 (27%)The response inaccurately and vaguely explains the circumstances under which children should be prescribed drugs for off-label use, or is missing.

  The response includes inaccurate and vague examples that do not support the explanation provided, or is missing.Explain strategies to making off-label use and dosage of drugs safer for children from infancy to adolescence and descriptions and names of off-label drugs that require extra care and attention when used in pediatrics. Be specific.41 (41%) – 45 (45%)The response accurately and clearly describes in detail strategies to make the off-label use and dosage of drugs safer for children from infancy to adolescence.

  The response includes accurate, complete, and detailed descriptions and names of off-label drugs that require extra care and attention when used in pediatrics.36 (36%) – 40 (40%)The response accurately describes strategies to make the off-label use and dosage of drugs safer for children from infancy to adolescence.

  The response includes accurate descriptions and names of off-label drugs that require extra care and attention when used in pediatrics.32 (32%) – 35 (35%)The response inaccurately or vaguely describes strategies to make the off-label use and dosage of drugs safer for children from infancy to adolescence.

  The response includes inaccurate or vague descriptions and names of off-label drugs that require extra care and attention when used in pediatrics.0 (0%) – 31 (31%)The response inaccurately and vaguely describes strategies to make the off-label use and dosage of drugs safer for children from infancy to adolescence, or is missing.

  The response includes inaccurate and vague or incomplete descriptions and names of off-label drugs that require extra care and attention when used in pediatrics, or is missing.Written Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization:
  Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused–neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance.5 (5%) – 5 (5%)Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.4 (4%) – 4 (4%)Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time.3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time.0 (0%) – 3 (3%)Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity less than 60% of the time.Written Expression and Formatting – English writing standards:
  Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation5 (5%) – 5 (5%)Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors4 (4%) – 4 (4%)Contains a few (1–2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)Contains several (3–4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors0 (0%) – 3 (3%)Contains many (? 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understandingWritten Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, running head, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.5 (5%) – 5 (5%)Uses correct APA format with no errors4 (4%) – 4 (4%)Contains a few (1–2) APA format errors3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)Contains several (3–4) APA format errors0 (0%) – 3 (3%)Contains many (? 5) APA format errors