Discussion

 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.  Pick one out of the 3

1. Atenolol/ beta blockers: Consider harms that could occur if heart rate was low or patient was asthmatic
2. Lorazepam /benzodiazepines: Consider vulnerability issues related to sedation and induction of memory loss
3. Oxycodone / opiates: Consider addiction, drug seeking and patient vulnerability in impaired nurses