Research and discuss the process and development of new drugs. Name 2 new drugs and what they are used for. Respond to 2 classmates by adding information to the original postings about your experience with new drugs, or how you feel about the cost of medications.

Part B – Choose one of the following scenarios and discuss the patient’s diagnosis, potential side effects of medications listed and contraindications with other medications and/or foods. Respond to two classmates with ideas for patient education related to side effects and contraindications.

Scenario 1: Patient A has been diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica. The physician orders sarilumab 200 mg. injection subcutaneously one dose (following recommended schedule on 1st week, 4th week and then every 12 weeks). Patient is currently taking atorvastatin 10 mg orally daily, losartan 50 mg. orally, daily, and spironolactone 25 mg orally, daily.

Scenario 2: Patient B has been prescribed hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg orally, daily for hypertension. Patient is currently taking Lithium 600 mg orally, twice daily and ibuprofen 200 mg orally, every 8 hours.