Case Study: Sarah is a 5-year-old girl who was recently diagnosed with asthma. Her doctor has prescribed an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS), fluticasone propionate (Flovent), to help control her symptoms. Sarah’s mother is concerned about potential side effects of the medication and wants to know how it works. Background: Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of […]
Task 2 Template It is 3:30 p.m. on a Thursday and Mr. B, a 67-year-old patient, arrives at the six-room emergency department (ED) of a sixty-bed rural hospital. He has been brought to the hospital by his son and neighbor. At this time, Mr. B is moaning and complaining of severe pain to his (L) […]
ASSESSING NEUROLOGICAL SYMPTOMS Case: A 40 year old female presents with complaint of a headache for one week. Reports a “head cold” 3 weeks ago. Thought it was getting better, but sinus symptoms are back and even worse. Describes the headache is located across her forehead; feels like pressure behind my eyes and unable to […]
Assessment Role-Play Instructions Read the following scenario: Mr. Robert McClelland, an 81-year-old man, is a new admission from the local hospital to your long-term care facility. After Mr. McClelland’s last bout with pneumonia and congestive heart failure, his wife of 59 years has decided she is no longer able to care for him alone. Mrs. […]
AC is a 72-year-old male Pharmacology homework help ETHICAL AND LEGAL IMPLICATIONS OF PRESCRIBING DRUGS AC is a 72-year-old male who is admitted to your ICU after suffering a massive stroke that has left him unresponsive and unable to communicate. He is currently on a ventilator. His wife of 48 years is available along with […]
Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse): An Evidence-Based Approach to Treating ADHD Introduction: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting both children and adults. Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) is a medication widely prescribed to manage ADHD symptoms. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Lisdexamfetamine, including its mechanism of action, prescription format, evidence-based rationale, potential side effects, required diagnostic testing, […]
NR 546 Week 7 Case Study- child and adolescent Subjective Objective The client is an 7-year-old male accompanied by his mother and 9-year-old brother. Client’s Chief Complaints: “My son is getting in trouble at school due to his behaviorl. He has endless energy; he can’t sit still. When he plays, he is too rough with […]
HH is a 68 yo M who has been admitted to the medical ward with community-acquired pneumonia for the past 3 days. His PMH is significant for COPD, HTN, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes. He remains on empiric antibiotics, which include ceftriaxone 1 g IV qday (day 3) and azithromycin 500 mg IV qday (day 3). Since […]
Case Study: Jake is a 10-year-old boy who was recently diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). His doctor has prescribed methylphenidate (Ritalin) to help manage his symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Jake’s parents are hesitant to start the medication and want to understand more about how it works and potential side effects. Background: […]
Case Study: Jacob’s Asthma Medication Management Jacob is a 16-year-old male who presents to his primary care physician with worsening asthma symptoms over the past few months. He reports increased use of his rescue inhaler and more frequent nighttime awakenings due to shortness of breath and coughing. His mother is concerned about his asthma control […]
