Off-label drug use in pediatrics

OFF-LABELDRUGUSEINPEDIATRICSquestion.docx

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.

BY DAY 5 OF WEEK 11

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.

Reminder: The College of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references.

Rubric

NURS_6521_Week11_Assignment_Rubric

NURS_6521_Week11_Assignment_Rubric

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplain the circumstances under which children should be prescribed drugs for off-label use. Be specific and provide examples.

40 to >35.5 pts

Excellent

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.

35.5 to >31.6 pts

Good

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.

31.6 to >27.6 pts

Fair

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.

27.6 to >0 pts

Poor

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.

40 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplain 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.

45 to >40.05 pts

Excellent

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.

40.05 to >35.55 pts

Good

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.

35.55 to >31.05 pts

Fair

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.

31.05 to >0 pts

Poor

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.

45 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten 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 to >4.45 pts

Excellent

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.

4.45 to >3.95 pts

Good

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time.

3.95 to >3.45 pts

Fair

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time.

3.45 to >0 pts

Poor

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity less than 60% of the time.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation

5 to >4.45 pts

Excellent

Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors

4.45 to >3.95 pts

Good

Contains a few (1–2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors

3.95 to >3.45 pts

Fair

Contains several (3–4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors

3.45 to >0 pts

Poor

Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten 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 to >4.45 pts

Excellent

Uses correct APA format with no errors

4.45 to >3.95 pts

Good

Contains a few (1–2) APA format errors

3.95 to >3.45 pts

Fair

Contains several (3–4) APA format errors

3.45 to >0 pts

Poor

Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors

5 pts

Total Points: 100







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