Overcoming First Pass Effect in Drug Prescribing
SCENARIO
Name two drugs that are highly affected by the first pass effect. As a prescriber, what actions would you take in prescribing these drugs to counter the first pass effect?
Assignment instruction
Review the case studies (above) and answer ALL questions. Use article that’s less than 5years.
- When recommending medications, write out a complete prescription for each medication. What order would you send to a pharmacy? Include drug, dose, route, frequency, special instructions, # dispensed (days supply), refills, etc. Also state if you would continue, discontinue or taper the patient’s current medications.
- Use clinical practice guidelines in developing your answers. Please review all Required Learning Resources. Use the Medscape app or website and EHS guidelines to complete the assignment.
- Include at least three references to support each scenario and cite them in APA format. Please include in-text citations.