Module 02 Discussion - Ethical dilemmas
in medication administration
Module 02 Discussion - Ethical
dilemmas in medication
administration
Discussion Topic
Directions:
Choose a medication type from the following list, note why the medication is used, and
consider adverse effects. Invent a scenario where giving this medication could result in
an ethical or legally charged situation. Try not to choose a category that has been well
addressed by your peers.
1. Bethanaechol / cholinergics: Consider risks of inducing urgency or bradycardia in
a clients with dementia issues
2. Benztropine /anticholinergics: Consider harms that can occur with comorbidities
like glaucoma or BPH
3. Albuterol /adrenergics: Consider harms that can occur is asthmatic children are
in charge of their own inhalers
4. Atenolol/ beta blockers: Consider harms that could occur if heart rate was low or
patient was asthmatic
5. Lorazepam /benzodiazepines: Consider vulnerability issues related to sedation
and induction of memory loss
6. Oxycodone / opiates: Consider addiction, drug seeking and patient vulnerability
in impaired nurses
7. Amitriptylline /tricyclics: Consider vulnerability issues with risk of suicidal
overdose given anticholinergic effects
8. Phenelzine /MAOIs: Consider consequences of nonadherence to dietary
restrictions on these medications
9. Haloperidol / neuroleptics: Consider risks of chemical sedation, especially long
term risks
10. Lithium: Consider risks of mismanagement by clients whose behaviors are
unpredictable
in medication administration
Module 02 Discussion - Ethical
dilemmas in medication
administration
Discussion Topic
Directions:
Choose a medication type from the following list, note why the medication is used, and
consider adverse effects. Invent a scenario where giving this medication could result in
an ethical or legally charged situation. Try not to choose a category that has been well
addressed by your peers.
1. Bethanaechol / cholinergics: Consider risks of inducing urgency or bradycardia in
a clients with dementia issues
2. Benztropine /anticholinergics: Consider harms that can occur with comorbidities
like glaucoma or BPH
3. Albuterol /adrenergics: Consider harms that can occur is asthmatic children are
in charge of their own inhalers
4. Atenolol/ beta blockers: Consider harms that could occur if heart rate was low or
patient was asthmatic
5. Lorazepam /benzodiazepines: Consider vulnerability issues related to sedation
and induction of memory loss
6. Oxycodone / opiates: Consider addiction, drug seeking and patient vulnerability
in impaired nurses
7. Amitriptylline /tricyclics: Consider vulnerability issues with risk of suicidal
overdose given anticholinergic effects
8. Phenelzine /MAOIs: Consider consequences of nonadherence to dietary
restrictions on these medications
9. Haloperidol / neuroleptics: Consider risks of chemical sedation, especially long
term risks
10. Lithium: Consider risks of mismanagement by clients whose behaviors are
unpredictable
