Neuroscience

Neuroscience Assignment Rubric
N260 Pediatric Clinical
A. Identify four neurology/ neurosurgical diagnoses listed and for each one chosen document: (45 Points)
• Diagnosis Name
• Disease Process (onset, etiology, progression)
• Main nursing interventions/ priorities
• Main teaching points/ priorities for patient/ family
• Prognosis/ Outcomes

B. Identify six common medications used on neuroscience patients and for each one chosen: (50 Points)
• Drug name (generic/ trade)
• Drug Indications/ Contraindications (as appropriate for pediatric population)
• Drug Dosing/ Administration
• Major &/or Common Side Effects
• Main nursing/ teaching considerations

Pick up one of the diseases below
Neurology Neuro-surgery
New onset seizure EVD
Ketogenic Diet Lumbar Drain
Encephalitis Tethered Cord Release.
New Dx-Infantile Spasms Chiari Malformation
(ACTH) Shunt Revision
Brain tumor (Post-Op)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Craniosynostosis
Newly Diagnosed Brain
Tumor.

Acetaminophen IVIG
Fentanyl (Intavenous Immune Globuin)
Lorazepam (Acthar gel)
Morphine Sulfate DHE 45 INJ
Midazolam HCL Ketamine
Heparin Flush (PCA only)
(30units/3ml)
Cefotaxime Sodium
Potassium Chloride
Dexamethasone INJ/oral
Phenytoin INJ/oral
Fosphenytoin Sodium INJ
Ranitidine HCL INJ/oral
Vancomycin INJ
Oxacillin INJ
Phenobarbital INJ/oral
Prednisone oral
LMAX w/onsite
Codeine oral
Ondasetron INJ/oral
Bisacodyl supp.
Ibuprofen

Assignment should include references in APA format (5 points)
Full credit will be based upon complete coverage of all aspects indicated in the rubric for the assigned number of diagnoses/ medications.