Describe the differences between Naloxone, Naltrexone, and Buprenorphine/Naloxone (Suboxone).

• Include the properties of each, their classification, mechanism of actions, onset, half-life, and formulations (routes of delivery).

• Please discuss the implications of differences in the clinical setting (including pre-hospital)

Describe the roles and responsibilities of the APRN when prescribing medication.

Describe the method used to determine what drug therapy to prescribe?

1. Discuss responsibilities for patient education and teaching based on the prescribed therapy. 
2. Discuss Schedule drugs and prescribing restrictions for each scheduled drug. 

Bullying prevention is a growing research field that investigates the complexities and consequences of bullying.  There is also a complex relationship between bullying and suicide.  

Visit http://www.stopbullying.gov/resources/index.html and identify resources for preventing bullying and assisting children who have been bullied.

Understand the pathophysiology of various gastrointestinal disorders.

YOUR LEARNING OBJECTIVES FOR THE WEEK:

• Differentiate congenital defects of the gastrointestinal system.
• Summarize causes of common clinical manifestations (dysphagia, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation).
• Differentiate disorders of the upper gastrointestinal system, disorders of the gallbladder, liver, and pancreas.