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Mrs. G, a 55 year old Hispanic female, presents to the office for her annual exam. She reports that lately she has been very fatigued and just does not seem to have any energy. This has been occurring for 3 months. She is also gaining weight since menopause last year. She joined a gym and forces herself to go twice a week, where she walks on the treadmill at least 30 minutes but she has not lost any weight, in fact she has gained 3 pounds. She doesn’t understand what she is doing wrong. She states that exercise seems to make her even more hungry and thirsty, which is not helping her weight loss. She wants get a complete physical and to discuss why she is so tired and get some weight loss advice. She also states she thinks her bladder has fallen because she has to go to the bathroom more often, recently she is waking up twice a night to urinate and seems to be urinating more frequently during the day. This has been occurring for about 3 months too. This is irritating to her, but she is able to fall immediately back to sleep.
Current medications:
Tylenol 500 mg 2 tabs daily for knee pain. Daily multivitamin
PMH:
Has left knee arthritis. Had chick pox and mumps as a child. Vaccinations up to
date.
GYN hx:
G2 P1. 1 SAB, 1 living child, full term, wt 9lbs 2 oz. LMP 15months ago. No history of abnormal Pap smear.
FH:
parents alive, well, child alive, well. No siblings. Mother has HTN and father has high cholesterol.
SH:
works from home part time as a planning coordinator. Married. No tobacco history, 1-2 glasses wine on weekends. No illicit drug use
Allergies
: NKDA, allergic to cats and pollen. No latex allergy
Vital signs
: BP 129/80; pulse 76, regular; respiration 16, regular
Height 5’2.5”, weight 185 pounds
General:
obese female in no acute distress. Alert, oriented and cooperative.
Skin
: warm dry and intact. No lesions noted
HEENT:
head normocephalic. Hair thick and distribution throughout scalp. Eyes without exudate, sclera white. Wears contacts. Tympanic membranes gray and intact with light reflex noted. Pinna and tragus nontender. Nares patent without exudate. Oropharynx moist without erythema. Teeth in good repair, no cavities noted. Neck supple. Anterior cervical lymph nontender to palpation. No lymphadenopathy. Thyroid midline, small and firm without palpable masses.
CV
: S1 and S2 RRR without murmurs or rubs
Lungs
: Clear to auscultation bilaterally, respirations unlabored.
Abdomen
- soft, round, nontender with positive bowel sounds present; no organomegaly; no abdominal bruits. No CVAT.
Labwork:
CBC
:
WBC 6,000/mm3 Hgb 12.5 gm/dl Hct 41% RBC 4.6 million MCV 88 fl MCHC
34 g/dl RDW 13.8%
UA:
pH 5, SpGr 1.013, Leukocyte esterase negative, nitrites negative, 1+ glucose; small protein; negative for ketones
CMP:
Sodium 139
Potassium 4.3
Chloride 100
CO2 29
Glucose 95
BUN 12
Creatinine 0.7
GFR est non-AA 92 mL/min/1.73 GFR est AA 101 mL/min/1.73 Calcium 9.5
Total protein 7.6 Bilirubin, total 0.6 Alkaline.
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Cardiology/Endocrine Case Study
Course Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the case study, students will be able to …
1. Apply the principles of pharmacology relative to pharmacotherapeutics across age levels including the effect of race, gender, ethnic group, and special populations.
2. Describe the uses, actions, effects and nursing implications of general classifications of drugs and selected specific drugs.
3. Investigate media resources and information technologies to enhance knowledge base of pharmacology.
4. Analyze the responsibilities of the nurse when administering drugs.
5. Apply pharmacological research to nursing practice.
Purpose The purpose of this case study is to apply concepts from pharmacology and
pathophysiology, national guidelines, and evidenced based clinical practices in the management of chronic disease. Remember this paper must follow APA guidelines for font, in text citations, reference list etc. No abstract is needed. Provide headings for the different questions in your paper.
Setting This case study takes place in a primary care setting in a small rural hospital clinic that provides health care services to predominately Latino field workers and their families. The rural clinic serves children and adults for all medical needs including well care, acute care, and chronic conditions. Some clients have seasonal insurance, state health insurance, or no insurance. Many live below poverty level according to the federal guidelines. Most do not own a vehicle. Most do not speak English; so, a translator is provided at each visit. The clinic is one hour from the nearest city where higher level of care can be offered to patients in need of specialty care. The clinic is staffed by one family medicine physician, an internist, two nurse practitioners, an RN, two LVNs, a lab tech, eight MAs and support staff. Once a week a cardiologist, podiatrist, pain specialist, orthopedist and ophthalmologist service the clinic. There is an on-site lab and a pharmacy two blocks away. There are two ambulances servicing the entire south end of the county with poor availability for emergencies.
Client
Jose is a 47 year old morbidly obese Latino male who presents to the clinic for follow up evaluation of headaches, dizziness, ringing in his ears and frequent urination. He reports having a headache that “comes and goes” with ringing in his ears and sometimes he sees spots. Jose has taken acetaminophen and states that seems to help. Due to his work schedule of six 12 hour days, Jose has not had preventive care. He reports fatigue and is depressed regarding his current income situation. Jose has just been laid off for the season and will lose his insurance in 30 days until the restart of the harvesting season in March. He is concerned about paying for any health care that may go beyond his benefit period. Jose lives with his pregnant wife, who does not work, and their seven children in a three bedroom one bath house that they share.
Mrs. G, a 55 year old Hispanic female, presents to the office for he.docxaudeleypearl
Mrs. G, a 55 year old Hispanic female, presents to the office for her annual exam. She reports that lately she has been very fatigued and just does not seem to have any energy. This has been occurring for 3 months. She is also gaining weight since menopause last year. She joined a gym and forces herself to go twice a week, where she walks on the treadmill at least 30 minutes but she has not lost any weight, in fact she has gained 3 pounds. She doesn’t understand what she is doing wrong. She states that exercise seems to make her even more hungry and thirsty, which is not helping her weight loss. She wants get a complete physical and to discuss why she is so tired and get some weight loss advice. She also states she thinks her bladder has fallen because she has to go to the bathroom more often, recently she is waking up twice a night to urinate and seems to be urinating more frequently during the day. This has been occurring for about 3 months too. This is irritating to her, but she is able to fall immediately back to sleep.
Current medications:
Tylenol 500 mg 2 tabs daily for knee pain. Daily multivitamin
PMH:
Has left knee arthritis. Had chick pox and mumps as a child. Vaccinations up to
date.
GYN hx:
G2 P1. 1 SAB, 1 living child, full term, wt 9lbs 2 oz. LMP 15months ago. No history of abnormal Pap smear.
FH:
parents alive, well, child alive, well. No siblings. Mother has HTN and father has high cholesterol.
SH:
works from home part time as a planning coordinator. Married. No tobacco history, 1-2 glasses wine on weekends. No illicit drug use
Allergies
: NKDA, allergic to cats and pollen. No latex allergy
Vital signs
: BP 129/80; pulse 76, regular; respiration 16, regular
Height 5’2.5”, weight 185 pounds
General:
obese female in no acute distress. Alert, oriented and cooperative.
Skin
: warm dry and intact. No lesions noted
HEENT:
head normocephalic. Hair thick and distribution throughout scalp. Eyes without exudate, sclera white. Wears contacts. Tympanic membranes gray and intact with light reflex noted. Pinna and tragus nontender. Nares patent without exudate. Oropharynx moist without erythema. Teeth in good repair, no cavities noted. Neck supple. Anterior cervical lymph nontender to palpation. No lymphadenopathy. Thyroid midline, small and firm without palpable masses.
CV
: S1 and S2 RRR without murmurs or rubs
Lungs
: Clear to auscultation bilaterally, respirations unlabored.
Abdomen
- soft, round, nontender with positive bowel sounds present; no organomegaly; no abdominal bruits. No CVAT.
Labwork:
CBC
:
WBC 6,000/mm3 Hgb 12.5 gm/dl Hct 41% RBC 4.6 million MCV 88 fl MCHC
34 g/dl RDW 13.8%
UA:
pH 5, SpGr 1.013, Leukocyte esterase negative, nitrites negative, 1+ glucose; small protein; negative for ketones
CMP:
Sodium 139
Potassium 4.3
Chloride 100
CO2 29
Glucose 95
BUN 12
Creatinine 0.7
GFR est non-AA 92 mL/min/1.73 GFR est AA 101 mL/min/1.73 Calcium 9.5
Total protein 7.6 Bilirubin, total 0.6 Alkaline.
CardiologyEndocrine Case Study Course Student Learning Outcom.docxannandleola
Cardiology/Endocrine Case Study
Course Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the case study, students will be able to …
1. Apply the principles of pharmacology relative to pharmacotherapeutics across age levels including the effect of race, gender, ethnic group, and special populations.
2. Describe the uses, actions, effects and nursing implications of general classifications of drugs and selected specific drugs.
3. Investigate media resources and information technologies to enhance knowledge base of pharmacology.
4. Analyze the responsibilities of the nurse when administering drugs.
5. Apply pharmacological research to nursing practice.
Purpose The purpose of this case study is to apply concepts from pharmacology and
pathophysiology, national guidelines, and evidenced based clinical practices in the management of chronic disease. Remember this paper must follow APA guidelines for font, in text citations, reference list etc. No abstract is needed. Provide headings for the different questions in your paper.
Setting This case study takes place in a primary care setting in a small rural hospital clinic that provides health care services to predominately Latino field workers and their families. The rural clinic serves children and adults for all medical needs including well care, acute care, and chronic conditions. Some clients have seasonal insurance, state health insurance, or no insurance. Many live below poverty level according to the federal guidelines. Most do not own a vehicle. Most do not speak English; so, a translator is provided at each visit. The clinic is one hour from the nearest city where higher level of care can be offered to patients in need of specialty care. The clinic is staffed by one family medicine physician, an internist, two nurse practitioners, an RN, two LVNs, a lab tech, eight MAs and support staff. Once a week a cardiologist, podiatrist, pain specialist, orthopedist and ophthalmologist service the clinic. There is an on-site lab and a pharmacy two blocks away. There are two ambulances servicing the entire south end of the county with poor availability for emergencies.
Client
Jose is a 47 year old morbidly obese Latino male who presents to the clinic for follow up evaluation of headaches, dizziness, ringing in his ears and frequent urination. He reports having a headache that “comes and goes” with ringing in his ears and sometimes he sees spots. Jose has taken acetaminophen and states that seems to help. Due to his work schedule of six 12 hour days, Jose has not had preventive care. He reports fatigue and is depressed regarding his current income situation. Jose has just been laid off for the season and will lose his insurance in 30 days until the restart of the harvesting season in March. He is concerned about paying for any health care that may go beyond his benefit period. Jose lives with his pregnant wife, who does not work, and their seven children in a three bedroom one bath house that they share.
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Respond to at least two of your colleagues who were assigned to a different case than you. Explain how you might apply knowledge gained from your colleagues’ case studies to you own practice in clinical settings.
If your colleagues’ posts influenced your understanding of these concepts, be sure to share how and why. Include additional insights you gained.
If you think your colleagues might have misunderstood these concepts, offer your alternative perspective and be sure to provide an explanation for them. Include resources to support your perspective.
Case #29 The depressed man who thought he was out of options.
The patient is a 69-year-old male with unremitting chronic depression. He has suffered from depressive episodes for 40 years and has always had a good response to treatment until 5 years ago when he relapsed on venlafaxine. Two years ago, he underwent nine treatments of ECT with partial response. He has tried every known antidepressant and augmentation available in the past few years.
The patient should be asked about recent stressful life events, consumption of illicit drugs, alcohol abuse, current medical conditions and prescribed medications (Preda, 2018). If the patient was in my office, I would also want to ask questions to gain an understanding of the severity of his depression. It is important to assess the overall severity of depression symptoms because symptom severity corelates with suicide risk (Preda, 2018). The PHQ-9 screening could be used, and this screening asks about feelings of hopelessness, loss of pleasure in doing things, and feelings of being better off dead. A focused severity assessment for hopelessness, suicidal ideation, and psychotic symptoms is recommended; these symptoms independently increase the risk for suicide (Preda, 2018). This patient reports feeling severely depressed and demoralized, as well as, helplessness, hopelessness, and worthlessness. His depression is the worst it has ever been.
Family members are helpful informers, they can ensure medication compliance, and can encourage patients to change behaviors that continue depression (Halverson, 2019). Some questions I would ask family members would include whether the patient is taking their medication and I would ask the family to provide some insight as to how the patient behaves at home. The wife reports that she feels he is letting go and giving up.
There are no lab tests that will confirm depressive disorder, however, labs can be ordered to rule out illnesses that may present as depressive disorder such as endocrinological or neurological diseases. Labs tests may include TSH, B12, RPR, HIV test, electrolytes, BUN and creatinine, blood alcohol, and blood and urine toxicology screening. Neuroimaging can help clarify the nature of the neurologic illness that may produce psychiatric symptoms, but these studies are costly and may be of questionable value in patients without discrete neurologic deficits (Halvers.
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My Role: Salesforce Developer
My Working Client: Truck Rental Company
Purpose:
This assignment is a written assignment where students will demonstrate how this course research has connected and put into practice within their own career.
Description:
Provide a reflection of at least 500 words (2 pages double spaced) of how the knowledge, skills, or theories of this course have been applied, or could be applied, in a practical manner to your current work environment.
Deliverable:Prepare a 2 page (excluding title and reference page) APA styled Microsoft Word document that shares a personal connection that identifies specific knowledge and theories from this course as well as demonstrates a connection to your current work environment.
Critique the decision making of two of your peers in your response posts.
1. Do you agree/disagree with their medication choice? Why?
2. Is there anything else you recommend including?
3. Compare peer's decision making to yours—what are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
Your response should include evidence of review of the course material through proper citations using APA format.
Reply one:
1)Psychosis: Again, the diagnosis of schizophrenia is best made over time because repeated observations increase the reliability of the diagnosis. A diagnosis of schizophrenia is reached through an assessment of patient-specific signs and symptoms, as described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). Schizophrenia presents with four symptom clusters: positive, negative, cognitive, and affective disturbances. Positive symptoms can include hallucinations, delusions, thought disorders/behaviors, and movement disorders. Negative symptoms include a flat affect, alogia, anhedonia, lack of self-motivation, social withdrawal. Cognitive symptoms include poor executive function, difficulty focusing, memory deficits. And finally, affective disturbances include odd expressions or actions, poor self-esteem, depression with an increased risk of suicide (Dunphy, Winland-Brown, Porter, & Thomas, 2011).
The diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia include the persistence of two or more of the following active-phase symptoms, each lasting for a significant portion of at least a one-month period: delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior, and negative symptoms. At least one of the qualifying symptoms must be delusions, hallucinations, or disorganized speech (DSM-5, 2013). Patient Andy presents with delusions, auditory/cenesthetic hallucinations, and increasing social withdrawal extending upon two months. As well, an estimated 80% of clients affected by a psychotic disorder experience their first episode between the ages of 16-30. In men, the symptoms tend to present between 18 and 25 years of age. In women, the onset of symptoms has two peaks, the first between 25 years of age and the mid-30s, and the second after 40 years of age (Hol ...
Case Study Mrs. J.It is necessary for an RN-BSN-prepared nurse .docxdrennanmicah
Case Study: Mrs. J.
It is necessary for an RN-BSN-prepared nurse to demonstrate an enhanced understanding of the pathophysiological processes of disease, the clinical manifestations and treatment protocols, and how they affect clients across the life span.
Evaluate the Health History and Medical Information for Mrs. J., presented below.
Based on this information, formulate a conclusion based on your evaluation, and complete the Critical Thinking Essay assignment, as instructed below.
Health History and Medical Information
Health History
Mrs. J. is a 63-year-old married woman who has a history of hypertension, chronic heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Despite requiring 2L of oxygen/nasal cannula at home during activity, she continues to smoke two packs of cigarettes a day and has done so for 40 years. Three days ago, she had sudden onset of flu-like symptoms including fever, productive cough, nausea, and malaise. Over the past 3 days, she has been unable to perform ADLs and has required assistance in walking short distances. She has not taken her antihypertensive medications or medications to control her heart failure for 3 days. Today, she has been admitted to the hospital ICU with acute decompensated heart failure and acute exacerbation of COPD.
Subjective Data
Is very anxious and asks whether she is going to die.
Denies pain but says she feels like she cannot get enough air.
Says her heart feels like it is "running away."
Reports that she is exhausted and cannot eat or drink by herself.
Objective Data
Height 175 cm; Weight 95.5kg.
Vital signs: T 37.6C, HR 118 and irregular, RR 34, BP 90/58.
Cardiovascular: Distant S1, S2, S3 present; PMI at sixth ICS and faint: all peripheral pulses are 1+; bilateral jugular vein distention; initial cardiac monitoring indicates a ventricular rate of 132 and atrial fibrillation.
Respiratory: Pulmonary crackles; decreased breath sounds right lower lobe; coughing frothy blood-tinged sputum; SpO2 82%.
Gastrointestinal: BS present: hepatomegaly 4cm below costal margin.
Intervention
The following medications administered through drug therapy control her symptoms:
IV furosemide (Lasix)
Enalapril (Vasotec)
Metoprolol (Lopressor)
IV morphine sulphate (Morphine)
Inhaled short-acting bronchodilator (ProAir HFA)
Inhaled corticosteroid (Flovent HFA)
Oxygen delivered at 2L/ NC
Critical Thinking Essay
In 750-1,000 words, critically evaluate Mrs. J.'s situation. Include the following:
Describe the clinical manifestations present in Mrs. J.
Discuss whether the nursing interventions at the time of her admissions were appropriate for Mrs. J. and explain the rationale for each of the medications listed.
Describe four cardiovascular conditions that may lead to heart failure and what can be done in the form of medical/nursing interventions to prevent the development of heart failure in each condition.
Taking into consideration the fact that most mature adults .
Case Study Mrs. J.It is necessary for an RN-BSN-prepared nu.docxdrennanmicah
Case Study: Mrs. J.
It is necessary for an RN-BSN-prepared nurse to demonstrate an enhanced understanding of the pathophysiological processes of disease, the clinical manifestations and treatment protocols, and how they affect clients across the life span.
Evaluate the Health History and Medical Information for Mrs. J., presented below.
Based on this information, formulate a conclusion based on your evaluation, and complete the Critical Thinking Essay assignment, as instructed below.
Health History and Medical Information
Health History
Mrs. J. is a 63-year-old married woman who has a history of hypertension, chronic heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Despite requiring 2L of oxygen/nasal cannula at home during activity, she continues to smoke two packs of cigarettes a day and has done so for 40 years. Three days ago, she had sudden onset of flu-like symptoms including fever, productive cough, nausea, and malaise. Over the past 3 days, she has been unable to perform ADLs and has required assistance in walking short distances. She has not taken her antihypertensive medications or medications to control her heart failure for 3 days. Today, she has been admitted to the hospital ICU with acute decompensated heart failure and acute exacerbation of COPD.
Subjective Data
Is very anxious and asks whether she is going to die.
Denies pain but says she feels like she cannot get enough air.
Says her heart feels like it is "running away."
Reports that she is exhausted and cannot eat or drink by herself.
Objective Data
Height 175 cm; Weight 95.5kg.
Vital signs: T 37.6C, HR 118 and irregular, RR 34, BP 90/58.
Cardiovascular: Distant S1, S2, S3 present; PMI at sixth ICS and faint: all peripheral pulses are 1+; bilateral jugular vein distention; initial cardiac monitoring indicates a ventricular rate of 132 and atrial fibrillation.
Respiratory: Pulmonary crackles; decreased breath sounds right lower lobe; coughing frothy blood-tinged sputum; SpO2 82%.
Gastrointestinal: BS present: hepatomegaly 4cm below costal margin.
Intervention
The following medications administered through drug therapy control her symptoms:
IV furosemide (Lasix)
Enalapril (Vasotec)
Metoprolol (Lopressor)
IV morphine sulphate (Morphine)
Inhaled short-acting bronchodilator (ProAir HFA)
Inhaled corticosteroid (Flovent HFA)
Oxygen delivered at 2L/ NC
Critical Thinking Essay
In 750-1,000 words, critically evaluate Mrs. J.'s situation. Include the following:
Describe the clinical manifestations present in Mrs. J.
Discuss whether the nursing interventions at the time of her admissions were appropriate for Mrs. J. and explain the rationale for each of the medications listed.
Describe four cardiovascular conditions that may lead to heart failure and what can be done in the form of medical/nursing interventions to prevent the development of heart failure in each condition.
Taking into consideration the fact that most mature adults .
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For this Discussion, review the case Learning Resources and the case study excerpt presented. Reflect on the case study excerpt and consider the therapy approaches you might take to assess, diagnose, and treat the patient’s health needs.
Case: An elderly widow who just lost her spouse.
Subjective: A patient presents to your primary care office today with chief complaint of insomnia. Patient is 75 YO with PMH of DM, HTN, and MDD. Her husband of 41 years passed away 10 months ago. Since then, she states her depression has gotten worse as well as her sleep habits. The patient has no previous history of depression prior to her husband’s death. She is awake, alert, and oriented x3. Patient normally sees PCP once or twice a year. Patient denies any suicidal ideations. Patient arrived at the office today by private vehicle. Patient currently takes the following medications:
•
Metformin 500mg BID
•
Januvia 100mg daily
•
Losartan 100mg daily
•
HCTZ 25mg daily
•
Sertraline 100mg daily
Current weight: 88 kg
Current height: 64 inches
Temp: 98.6 degrees F
BP: 132/86
By Day 3 of Week 7
Post
a response to each of the following:
• List three questions you might ask the patient if she were in your office. Provide a rationale for why you might ask these questions.
• Identify people in the patient’s life you would need to speak to or get feedback from to further assess the patient’s situation. Include specific questions you might ask these people and why.
• Explain what, if any, physical exams, and diagnostic tests would be appropriate for the patient and how the results would be used.
• List a differential diagnosis for the patient. Identify the one that you think is most likely and explain why.
• List two pharmacologic agents and their dosing that would be appropriate for the patient’s antidepressant therapy based on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. From a mechanism of action perspective, provide a rationale for why you might choose one agent over the other.
• For the drug therapy you select, identify any contraindications to use or alterations in dosing that may need to be considered based on the client’s ethnicity. Discuss why the contraindication/alteration you identify exists. That is, what would be problematic with the use of this drug in individuals of other ethnicities?
• Include any “check points” (i.e., follow-up data at Week 4, 8, 12, etc.), and indicate any therapeutic changes that you might make based on possible outcomes that may happen given your treatment options chosen.
Respond to the these discussions. All questions need to be addressed.
Discussion 2 Me
Treatment of a Patient with Insomnia
The case presented this week, is that of a 75-year-old widow who just lost her spouse 10-months ago. Th patient presents with chief complaints of insomnia. Past medical history of DM, HTN, and MDD is reported. Since the passing of her husband, she states her depression has gotten worse .
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: The man whose antidepressants stopped working
Major depressive disorder is one of the most prevalent disorders we will see in our clinical practice. Treatment options for MDD can vary greatly contingent on the appropriate psychopharmacologic interventions being adopted for our clients.
Medication nonadherence for patients with chronic diseases is extremely common, affecting as many as 40% to 50% of patients who are prescribed medications for management of chronic conditions (Kleinsinger, 2018). Nonadherence isn't a new problem. However, offering clients valuable interventions and education to overcome any potential compliance barriers will help the provider identify any challenges and decide how to achieve mutually agreed-upon goals to improve their health.
Questions
1.
Do you ever feel that taking your medications is a nuisance or inconvenience? Do you have a difficult time remembering to take your medications or forget?
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2.
Does your prescribed medications and treatment regimen still leave you feeling depressed? Do you have a difficult time adhering to a prescribed regimen?
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3.
Have the side effects of your medications been difficult to cope with or manage? Do you sometimes stop taking your medications because of the adverse effects?
Sertraline has been prescribed in the past and discontinued several times. The patient experienced side effects of sexual dysfunction and stopped taking. Encourage the patient to monitor any side effects, physical and emotional changes or occurrences.
Stopping medications and treatment regimens prematurely or abruptly have been associated with high relapse rates and can cause serious withdrawal symptoms (Henssler, Heinz, Brandt, & Bschor, 2019).
Important People
Family members and other caregivers bring personal knowledge on the suitability or lack thereof regarding different treatments for the patient's circumstances and preferences (Smith, 2013). The patient is married, so I would address additional questions to his wife. After getting permission to discuss his medical records with his family members, I would ask the wife if she knew what medications her husband was taking? If she knew why he was taking them? Informed and en.
Case Study Mrs. J. It is necessary for an RN-BSN-prepared nurse.docxdrennanmicah
Case Study: Mrs. J.
It is necessary for an RN-BSN-prepared nurse to demonstrate an enhanced understanding of the pathophysiological processes of disease, the clinical manifestations and treatment protocols, and how they affect clients across the life span.
Evaluate the Health History and Medical Information for Mrs. J., presented below.
Based on this information, formulate a conclusion based on your evaluation, and complete the Critical Thinking Essay assignment, as instructed below.
Health History and Medical Information
Health History
Mrs. J. is a 63-year-old married woman who has a history of hypertension, chronic heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Despite requiring 2L of oxygen/nasal cannula at home during activity, she continues to smoke two packs of cigarettes a day and has done so for 40 years. Three days ago, she had sudden onset of flu-like symptoms including fever, productive cough, nausea, and malaise. Over the past 3 days, she has been unable to perform ADLs and has required assistance in walking short distances. She has not taken her antihypertensive medications or medications to control her heart failure for 3 days. Today, she has been admitted to the hospital ICU with acute decompensated heart failure and acute exacerbation of COPD.
Subjective Data
Is very anxious and asks whether she is going to die.
Denies pain but says she feels like she cannot get enough air.
Says her heart feels like it is "running away."
Reports that she is exhausted and cannot eat or drink by herself.
Objective Data
Height 175 cm; Weight 95.5kg.
Vital signs: T 37.6C, HR 118 and irregular, RR 34, BP 90/58.
Cardiovascular: Distant S1, S2, S3 present; PMI at sixth ICS and faint: all peripheral pulses are 1+; bilateral jugular vein distention; initial cardiac monitoring indicates a ventricular rate of 132 and atrial fibrillation.
Respiratory: Pulmonary crackles; decreased breath sounds right lower lobe; coughing frothy blood-tinged sputum; SpO2 82%.
Gastrointestinal: BS present: hepatomegaly 4cm below costal margin.
Intervention
The following medications administered through drug therapy control her symptoms:
IV furosemide (Lasix)
Enalapril (Vasotec)
Metoprolol (Lopressor)
IV morphine sulphate (Morphine)
Inhaled short-acting bronchodilator (ProAir HFA)
Inhaled corticosteroid (Flovent HFA)
Oxygen delivered at 2L/ NC
Critical Thinking Essay
In 750-1,000 words, critically evaluate Mrs. J.'s situation. Include the following:
Describe the clinical manifestations present in Mrs. J.
Discuss whether the nursing interventions at the time of her admissions were appropriate for Mrs. J. and explain the rationale for each of the medications listed.
Describe four cardiovascular conditions that may lead to heart failure and what can be done in the form of medical/nursing interventions to prevent the development of heart failure in each condition.
Taking into consideration the fact that most mature adults.
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It is necessary for an RN-BSN-prepared nurse to demonstrate an enhanced understanding of the pathophysiological processes of disease, the clinical manifestations and treatment protocols, and how they affect clients across the life span.
Evaluate the Health History and Medical Information for Mrs. J., presented below.
Based on this information, formulate a conclusion based on your evaluation, and complete the Critical Thinking Essay assignment, as instructed below.
Health History and Medical Information
Health History
Mrs. J. is a 63-year-old married woman who has a history of hypertension, chronic heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Despite requiring 2L of oxygen/nasal cannula at home during activity, she continues to smoke two packs of cigarettes a day and has done so for 40 years. Three days ago, she had sudden onset of flu-like symptoms including fever, productive cough, nausea, and malaise. Over the past 3 days, she has been unable to perform ADLs and has required assistance in walking short distances. She has not taken her antihypertensive medications or medications to control her heart failure for 3 days. Today, she has been admitted to the hospital ICU with acute decompensated heart failure and acute exacerbation of COPD.
Subjective Data
Is very anxious and asks whether she is going to die.
Denies pain but says she feels like she cannot get enough air.
Says her heart feels like it is "running away."
Reports that she is exhausted and cannot eat or drink by herself.
Objective Data
Height 175 cm; Weight 95.5kg.
Vital signs: T 37.6C, HR 118 and irregular, RR 34, BP 90/58.
Cardiovascular: Distant S1, S2, S3 present; PMI at sixth ICS and faint: all peripheral pulses are 1+; bilateral jugular vein distention; initial cardiac monitoring indicates a ventricular rate of 132 and atrial fibrillation.
Respiratory: Pulmonary crackles; decreased breath sounds right lower lobe; coughing frothy blood-tinged sputum; SpO2 82%.
Gastrointestinal: BS present: hepatomegaly 4cm below costal margin.
Intervention
The following medications administered through drug therapy control her symptoms:
IV furosemide (Lasix)
Enalapril (Vasotec)
Metoprolol (Lopressor)
IV morphine sulphate (Morphine)
Inhaled short-acting bronchodilator (ProAir HFA)
Inhaled corticosteroid (Flovent HFA)
Oxygen delivered at 2L/ NC
Critical Thinking Essay
In 750-1,000 words, critically evaluate Mrs. J.'s situation. Include the following:
Describe the clinical manifestations present in Mrs. J.
Discuss whether the nursing interventions at the time of her admissions were appropriate for Mrs. J. and explain the rationale for each of the medications listed.
Describe four cardiovascular conditions that may lead to heart failure and what can be done in the form of medical/nursing interventions to prevent the development of heart failure in each condition.
Taking into consideration the fact that most mature adults take at least six pre.
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Respond to at least two of your colleagues who were assigned to a different case than you. Explain how you might apply knowledge gained from your colleagues’ case studies to you own practice in clinical settings.
If your colleagues’ posts influenced your understanding of these concepts, be sure to share how and why. Include additional insights you gained.
If you think your colleagues might have misunderstood these concepts, offer your alternative perspective and be sure to provide an explanation for them. Include resources to support your perspective.
Case #29 The depressed man who thought he was out of options.
The patient is a 69-year-old male with unremitting chronic depression. He has suffered from depressive episodes for 40 years and has always had a good response to treatment until 5 years ago when he relapsed on venlafaxine. Two years ago, he underwent nine treatments of ECT with partial response. He has tried every known antidepressant and augmentation available in the past few years.
The patient should be asked about recent stressful life events, consumption of illicit drugs, alcohol abuse, current medical conditions and prescribed medications (Preda, 2018). If the patient was in my office, I would also want to ask questions to gain an understanding of the severity of his depression. It is important to assess the overall severity of depression symptoms because symptom severity corelates with suicide risk (Preda, 2018). The PHQ-9 screening could be used, and this screening asks about feelings of hopelessness, loss of pleasure in doing things, and feelings of being better off dead. A focused severity assessment for hopelessness, suicidal ideation, and psychotic symptoms is recommended; these symptoms independently increase the risk for suicide (Preda, 2018). This patient reports feeling severely depressed and demoralized, as well as, helplessness, hopelessness, and worthlessness. His depression is the worst it has ever been.
Family members are helpful informers, they can ensure medication compliance, and can encourage patients to change behaviors that continue depression (Halverson, 2019). Some questions I would ask family members would include whether the patient is taking their medication and I would ask the family to provide some insight as to how the patient behaves at home. The wife reports that she feels he is letting go and giving up.
There are no lab tests that will confirm depressive disorder, however, labs can be ordered to rule out illnesses that may present as depressive disorder such as endocrinological or neurological diseases. Labs tests may include TSH, B12, RPR, HIV test, electrolytes, BUN and creatinine, blood alcohol, and blood and urine toxicology screening. Neuroimaging can help clarify the nature of the neurologic illness that may produce psychiatric symptoms, but these studies are costly and may be of questionable value in patients without discrete neurologic deficits (Halvers.
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My Role: Salesforce Developer
My Working Client: Truck Rental Company
Purpose:
This assignment is a written assignment where students will demonstrate how this course research has connected and put into practice within their own career.
Description:
Provide a reflection of at least 500 words (2 pages double spaced) of how the knowledge, skills, or theories of this course have been applied, or could be applied, in a practical manner to your current work environment.
Deliverable:Prepare a 2 page (excluding title and reference page) APA styled Microsoft Word document that shares a personal connection that identifies specific knowledge and theories from this course as well as demonstrates a connection to your current work environment.
Critique the decision making of two of your peers in your response posts.
1. Do you agree/disagree with their medication choice? Why?
2. Is there anything else you recommend including?
3. Compare peer's decision making to yours—what are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
Your response should include evidence of review of the course material through proper citations using APA format.
Reply one:
1)Psychosis: Again, the diagnosis of schizophrenia is best made over time because repeated observations increase the reliability of the diagnosis. A diagnosis of schizophrenia is reached through an assessment of patient-specific signs and symptoms, as described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). Schizophrenia presents with four symptom clusters: positive, negative, cognitive, and affective disturbances. Positive symptoms can include hallucinations, delusions, thought disorders/behaviors, and movement disorders. Negative symptoms include a flat affect, alogia, anhedonia, lack of self-motivation, social withdrawal. Cognitive symptoms include poor executive function, difficulty focusing, memory deficits. And finally, affective disturbances include odd expressions or actions, poor self-esteem, depression with an increased risk of suicide (Dunphy, Winland-Brown, Porter, & Thomas, 2011).
The diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia include the persistence of two or more of the following active-phase symptoms, each lasting for a significant portion of at least a one-month period: delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior, and negative symptoms. At least one of the qualifying symptoms must be delusions, hallucinations, or disorganized speech (DSM-5, 2013). Patient Andy presents with delusions, auditory/cenesthetic hallucinations, and increasing social withdrawal extending upon two months. As well, an estimated 80% of clients affected by a psychotic disorder experience their first episode between the ages of 16-30. In men, the symptoms tend to present between 18 and 25 years of age. In women, the onset of symptoms has two peaks, the first between 25 years of age and the mid-30s, and the second after 40 years of age (Hol ...
Case Study Mrs. J.It is necessary for an RN-BSN-prepared nurse .docxdrennanmicah
Case Study: Mrs. J.
It is necessary for an RN-BSN-prepared nurse to demonstrate an enhanced understanding of the pathophysiological processes of disease, the clinical manifestations and treatment protocols, and how they affect clients across the life span.
Evaluate the Health History and Medical Information for Mrs. J., presented below.
Based on this information, formulate a conclusion based on your evaluation, and complete the Critical Thinking Essay assignment, as instructed below.
Health History and Medical Information
Health History
Mrs. J. is a 63-year-old married woman who has a history of hypertension, chronic heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Despite requiring 2L of oxygen/nasal cannula at home during activity, she continues to smoke two packs of cigarettes a day and has done so for 40 years. Three days ago, she had sudden onset of flu-like symptoms including fever, productive cough, nausea, and malaise. Over the past 3 days, she has been unable to perform ADLs and has required assistance in walking short distances. She has not taken her antihypertensive medications or medications to control her heart failure for 3 days. Today, she has been admitted to the hospital ICU with acute decompensated heart failure and acute exacerbation of COPD.
Subjective Data
Is very anxious and asks whether she is going to die.
Denies pain but says she feels like she cannot get enough air.
Says her heart feels like it is "running away."
Reports that she is exhausted and cannot eat or drink by herself.
Objective Data
Height 175 cm; Weight 95.5kg.
Vital signs: T 37.6C, HR 118 and irregular, RR 34, BP 90/58.
Cardiovascular: Distant S1, S2, S3 present; PMI at sixth ICS and faint: all peripheral pulses are 1+; bilateral jugular vein distention; initial cardiac monitoring indicates a ventricular rate of 132 and atrial fibrillation.
Respiratory: Pulmonary crackles; decreased breath sounds right lower lobe; coughing frothy blood-tinged sputum; SpO2 82%.
Gastrointestinal: BS present: hepatomegaly 4cm below costal margin.
Intervention
The following medications administered through drug therapy control her symptoms:
IV furosemide (Lasix)
Enalapril (Vasotec)
Metoprolol (Lopressor)
IV morphine sulphate (Morphine)
Inhaled short-acting bronchodilator (ProAir HFA)
Inhaled corticosteroid (Flovent HFA)
Oxygen delivered at 2L/ NC
Critical Thinking Essay
In 750-1,000 words, critically evaluate Mrs. J.'s situation. Include the following:
Describe the clinical manifestations present in Mrs. J.
Discuss whether the nursing interventions at the time of her admissions were appropriate for Mrs. J. and explain the rationale for each of the medications listed.
Describe four cardiovascular conditions that may lead to heart failure and what can be done in the form of medical/nursing interventions to prevent the development of heart failure in each condition.
Taking into consideration the fact that most mature adults .
Case Study Mrs. J.It is necessary for an RN-BSN-prepared nu.docxdrennanmicah
Case Study: Mrs. J.
It is necessary for an RN-BSN-prepared nurse to demonstrate an enhanced understanding of the pathophysiological processes of disease, the clinical manifestations and treatment protocols, and how they affect clients across the life span.
Evaluate the Health History and Medical Information for Mrs. J., presented below.
Based on this information, formulate a conclusion based on your evaluation, and complete the Critical Thinking Essay assignment, as instructed below.
Health History and Medical Information
Health History
Mrs. J. is a 63-year-old married woman who has a history of hypertension, chronic heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Despite requiring 2L of oxygen/nasal cannula at home during activity, she continues to smoke two packs of cigarettes a day and has done so for 40 years. Three days ago, she had sudden onset of flu-like symptoms including fever, productive cough, nausea, and malaise. Over the past 3 days, she has been unable to perform ADLs and has required assistance in walking short distances. She has not taken her antihypertensive medications or medications to control her heart failure for 3 days. Today, she has been admitted to the hospital ICU with acute decompensated heart failure and acute exacerbation of COPD.
Subjective Data
Is very anxious and asks whether she is going to die.
Denies pain but says she feels like she cannot get enough air.
Says her heart feels like it is "running away."
Reports that she is exhausted and cannot eat or drink by herself.
Objective Data
Height 175 cm; Weight 95.5kg.
Vital signs: T 37.6C, HR 118 and irregular, RR 34, BP 90/58.
Cardiovascular: Distant S1, S2, S3 present; PMI at sixth ICS and faint: all peripheral pulses are 1+; bilateral jugular vein distention; initial cardiac monitoring indicates a ventricular rate of 132 and atrial fibrillation.
Respiratory: Pulmonary crackles; decreased breath sounds right lower lobe; coughing frothy blood-tinged sputum; SpO2 82%.
Gastrointestinal: BS present: hepatomegaly 4cm below costal margin.
Intervention
The following medications administered through drug therapy control her symptoms:
IV furosemide (Lasix)
Enalapril (Vasotec)
Metoprolol (Lopressor)
IV morphine sulphate (Morphine)
Inhaled short-acting bronchodilator (ProAir HFA)
Inhaled corticosteroid (Flovent HFA)
Oxygen delivered at 2L/ NC
Critical Thinking Essay
In 750-1,000 words, critically evaluate Mrs. J.'s situation. Include the following:
Describe the clinical manifestations present in Mrs. J.
Discuss whether the nursing interventions at the time of her admissions were appropriate for Mrs. J. and explain the rationale for each of the medications listed.
Describe four cardiovascular conditions that may lead to heart failure and what can be done in the form of medical/nursing interventions to prevent the development of heart failure in each condition.
Taking into consideration the fact that most mature adults .
For this Discussion, review the case Learning Resources and the .docxevonnehoggarth79783
For this Discussion, review the case Learning Resources and the case study excerpt presented. Reflect on the case study excerpt and consider the therapy approaches you might take to assess, diagnose, and treat the patient’s health needs.
Case: An elderly widow who just lost her spouse.
Subjective: A patient presents to your primary care office today with chief complaint of insomnia. Patient is 75 YO with PMH of DM, HTN, and MDD. Her husband of 41 years passed away 10 months ago. Since then, she states her depression has gotten worse as well as her sleep habits. The patient has no previous history of depression prior to her husband’s death. She is awake, alert, and oriented x3. Patient normally sees PCP once or twice a year. Patient denies any suicidal ideations. Patient arrived at the office today by private vehicle. Patient currently takes the following medications:
•
Metformin 500mg BID
•
Januvia 100mg daily
•
Losartan 100mg daily
•
HCTZ 25mg daily
•
Sertraline 100mg daily
Current weight: 88 kg
Current height: 64 inches
Temp: 98.6 degrees F
BP: 132/86
By Day 3 of Week 7
Post
a response to each of the following:
• List three questions you might ask the patient if she were in your office. Provide a rationale for why you might ask these questions.
• Identify people in the patient’s life you would need to speak to or get feedback from to further assess the patient’s situation. Include specific questions you might ask these people and why.
• Explain what, if any, physical exams, and diagnostic tests would be appropriate for the patient and how the results would be used.
• List a differential diagnosis for the patient. Identify the one that you think is most likely and explain why.
• List two pharmacologic agents and their dosing that would be appropriate for the patient’s antidepressant therapy based on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. From a mechanism of action perspective, provide a rationale for why you might choose one agent over the other.
• For the drug therapy you select, identify any contraindications to use or alterations in dosing that may need to be considered based on the client’s ethnicity. Discuss why the contraindication/alteration you identify exists. That is, what would be problematic with the use of this drug in individuals of other ethnicities?
• Include any “check points” (i.e., follow-up data at Week 4, 8, 12, etc.), and indicate any therapeutic changes that you might make based on possible outcomes that may happen given your treatment options chosen.
Respond to the these discussions. All questions need to be addressed.
Discussion 2 Me
Treatment of a Patient with Insomnia
The case presented this week, is that of a 75-year-old widow who just lost her spouse 10-months ago. Th patient presents with chief complaints of insomnia. Past medical history of DM, HTN, and MDD is reported. Since the passing of her husband, she states her depression has gotten worse .
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: The man whose antidepressants stopped working
Major depressive disorder is one of the most prevalent disorders we will see in our clinical practice. Treatment options for MDD can vary greatly contingent on the appropriate psychopharmacologic interventions being adopted for our clients.
Medication nonadherence for patients with chronic diseases is extremely common, affecting as many as 40% to 50% of patients who are prescribed medications for management of chronic conditions (Kleinsinger, 2018). Nonadherence isn't a new problem. However, offering clients valuable interventions and education to overcome any potential compliance barriers will help the provider identify any challenges and decide how to achieve mutually agreed-upon goals to improve their health.
Questions
1.
Do you ever feel that taking your medications is a nuisance or inconvenience? Do you have a difficult time remembering to take your medications or forget?
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2.
Does your prescribed medications and treatment regimen still leave you feeling depressed? Do you have a difficult time adhering to a prescribed regimen?
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3.
Have the side effects of your medications been difficult to cope with or manage? Do you sometimes stop taking your medications because of the adverse effects?
Sertraline has been prescribed in the past and discontinued several times. The patient experienced side effects of sexual dysfunction and stopped taking. Encourage the patient to monitor any side effects, physical and emotional changes or occurrences.
Stopping medications and treatment regimens prematurely or abruptly have been associated with high relapse rates and can cause serious withdrawal symptoms (Henssler, Heinz, Brandt, & Bschor, 2019).
Important People
Family members and other caregivers bring personal knowledge on the suitability or lack thereof regarding different treatments for the patient's circumstances and preferences (Smith, 2013). The patient is married, so I would address additional questions to his wife. After getting permission to discuss his medical records with his family members, I would ask the wife if she knew what medications her husband was taking? If she knew why he was taking them? Informed and en.
Case Study Mrs. J. It is necessary for an RN-BSN-prepared nurse.docxdrennanmicah
Case Study: Mrs. J.
It is necessary for an RN-BSN-prepared nurse to demonstrate an enhanced understanding of the pathophysiological processes of disease, the clinical manifestations and treatment protocols, and how they affect clients across the life span.
Evaluate the Health History and Medical Information for Mrs. J., presented below.
Based on this information, formulate a conclusion based on your evaluation, and complete the Critical Thinking Essay assignment, as instructed below.
Health History and Medical Information
Health History
Mrs. J. is a 63-year-old married woman who has a history of hypertension, chronic heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Despite requiring 2L of oxygen/nasal cannula at home during activity, she continues to smoke two packs of cigarettes a day and has done so for 40 years. Three days ago, she had sudden onset of flu-like symptoms including fever, productive cough, nausea, and malaise. Over the past 3 days, she has been unable to perform ADLs and has required assistance in walking short distances. She has not taken her antihypertensive medications or medications to control her heart failure for 3 days. Today, she has been admitted to the hospital ICU with acute decompensated heart failure and acute exacerbation of COPD.
Subjective Data
Is very anxious and asks whether she is going to die.
Denies pain but says she feels like she cannot get enough air.
Says her heart feels like it is "running away."
Reports that she is exhausted and cannot eat or drink by herself.
Objective Data
Height 175 cm; Weight 95.5kg.
Vital signs: T 37.6C, HR 118 and irregular, RR 34, BP 90/58.
Cardiovascular: Distant S1, S2, S3 present; PMI at sixth ICS and faint: all peripheral pulses are 1+; bilateral jugular vein distention; initial cardiac monitoring indicates a ventricular rate of 132 and atrial fibrillation.
Respiratory: Pulmonary crackles; decreased breath sounds right lower lobe; coughing frothy blood-tinged sputum; SpO2 82%.
Gastrointestinal: BS present: hepatomegaly 4cm below costal margin.
Intervention
The following medications administered through drug therapy control her symptoms:
IV furosemide (Lasix)
Enalapril (Vasotec)
Metoprolol (Lopressor)
IV morphine sulphate (Morphine)
Inhaled short-acting bronchodilator (ProAir HFA)
Inhaled corticosteroid (Flovent HFA)
Oxygen delivered at 2L/ NC
Critical Thinking Essay
In 750-1,000 words, critically evaluate Mrs. J.'s situation. Include the following:
Describe the clinical manifestations present in Mrs. J.
Discuss whether the nursing interventions at the time of her admissions were appropriate for Mrs. J. and explain the rationale for each of the medications listed.
Describe four cardiovascular conditions that may lead to heart failure and what can be done in the form of medical/nursing interventions to prevent the development of heart failure in each condition.
Taking into consideration the fact that most mature adults.
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It is necessary for an RN-BSN-prepared nurse to demonstrate an enhanced understanding of the pathophysiological processes of disease, the clinical manifestations and treatment protocols, and how they affect clients across the life span.
Evaluate the Health History and Medical Information for Mrs. J., presented below.
Based on this information, formulate a conclusion based on your evaluation, and complete the Critical Thinking Essay assignment, as instructed below.
Health History and Medical Information
Health History
Mrs. J. is a 63-year-old married woman who has a history of hypertension, chronic heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Despite requiring 2L of oxygen/nasal cannula at home during activity, she continues to smoke two packs of cigarettes a day and has done so for 40 years. Three days ago, she had sudden onset of flu-like symptoms including fever, productive cough, nausea, and malaise. Over the past 3 days, she has been unable to perform ADLs and has required assistance in walking short distances. She has not taken her antihypertensive medications or medications to control her heart failure for 3 days. Today, she has been admitted to the hospital ICU with acute decompensated heart failure and acute exacerbation of COPD.
Subjective Data
Is very anxious and asks whether she is going to die.
Denies pain but says she feels like she cannot get enough air.
Says her heart feels like it is "running away."
Reports that she is exhausted and cannot eat or drink by herself.
Objective Data
Height 175 cm; Weight 95.5kg.
Vital signs: T 37.6C, HR 118 and irregular, RR 34, BP 90/58.
Cardiovascular: Distant S1, S2, S3 present; PMI at sixth ICS and faint: all peripheral pulses are 1+; bilateral jugular vein distention; initial cardiac monitoring indicates a ventricular rate of 132 and atrial fibrillation.
Respiratory: Pulmonary crackles; decreased breath sounds right lower lobe; coughing frothy blood-tinged sputum; SpO2 82%.
Gastrointestinal: BS present: hepatomegaly 4cm below costal margin.
Intervention
The following medications administered through drug therapy control her symptoms:
IV furosemide (Lasix)
Enalapril (Vasotec)
Metoprolol (Lopressor)
IV morphine sulphate (Morphine)
Inhaled short-acting bronchodilator (ProAir HFA)
Inhaled corticosteroid (Flovent HFA)
Oxygen delivered at 2L/ NC
Critical Thinking Essay
In 750-1,000 words, critically evaluate Mrs. J.'s situation. Include the following:
Describe the clinical manifestations present in Mrs. J.
Discuss whether the nursing interventions at the time of her admissions were appropriate for Mrs. J. and explain the rationale for each of the medications listed.
Describe four cardiovascular conditions that may lead to heart failure and what can be done in the form of medical/nursing interventions to prevent the development of heart failure in each condition.
Taking into consideration the fact that most mature adults take at least six pre.
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1. Sentinel N521 Advanced Pharmacology Assignment 2
Sentinel N521 Advanced Pharmacology Assignment 2Sentinel N521 Advanced
Pharmacology Assignment 2Assignment 2R. W. is a 64-year-old Caucasian postal clerk who
has smoked a pack of cigarettes a day for the past 35 years. He reports to his CNP in his
family practice clinic. He presents with progressive difficulty getting his breath while doing
simple tasks. He is having difficulty doing any manual work, but he has no symptoms when
working behind his desk.He also reports a cough, fatigue, and weight loss. He has been
treated for three respiratory infections a year for the past 3 years and feels like another one
is developing now. On physical examination, you notice clubbing of his fingers, use of
accessory muscles for respiration, wheezing in the lungs, and hyperresonance on
percussion of the lungs. Pulmonary function studies show an FEV1 of 58%. Sentinel N521
Advanced Pharmacology Assignment 2In a paper not to exceed six pages, excluding title and
reference pages, please answer the following:What is R. W.’s likely diagnosis?What stage of
disease does RW have?List specific pharmacotherapeutic treatment goals for R. W.What
drug therapy would the CNP likely prescribe? Why?What are the parameters for monitoring
the success of the therapy?Describe specific patient education based on the prescribed
therapy.List one or two adverse reactions for the selected agent that would cause the CNP
to change therapy.What would be the choice for second-line therapy?What health
promotion activities should be recommended for this patient?If RW was currently taking
metoprolol for “headaches” would a change be recommended? Sentinel N521 Advanced
Pharmacology Assignment 2Please use the Case Study Analysis rubric provided to guide you
in completing this assignment. It will be used to evaluate your submitted work.Competency
40 36 33 0 Points EarnedCase Study questions completely and
thoroughly answered with accurate evidence-based ed rationales Accurate and well
defined discussion of all 10 questions for the case study using current evidence-based
resources. Sentinel N521 Advanced Pharmacology Assignment 2 Accurate discussion of
nine case study questions presented with use of current evidence-based resources.
Accurate discussion of 8 questions using current evidence-based resources
Missing response to questions or inappropriate answers to questions. No use of
evidence-based resources. /40Sentinel N521 Advanced Pharmacology Assignment 2
40 36 33 0 Evidence ofcritical thinkingtherapeutic decision-
making in drug selection and evaluation of patient carepathophysiology and current
pharmacological researchassessment of the effectiveness of drug therapyformulation of
clinical care and teaching plans for persons from diverse populationsWell-defined evidence
2. ofcritical thinkingtherapeutic decision-making in drug selection and evaluation of patient
carepathophysiology and current pharmacological researchassessment of the effectiveness
of drug therapyformulation of clinical care and teaching plans for persons from diverse
populations Evidence of critical thinking in prescriptive therapy, monitoring and
adverse events. May have lacked a teaching plan or pathophysiologic discussion.
Evidence of critical thinking but incompletely described therapeutic decision
making and omitted teaching plan and pathophysiology. Multiple bulleted points are
absent or poorly defined in the assignment. There is no demonstration of critical thinking.
/40Sentinel N521 Advanced Pharmacology Assignment 2 10 9 8
0 Points EarnedGrammar, spelling, and punctuation There are no errors in
grammar, spelling, and punctuation There are a few minor errors in grammar, spelling,
and punctuation that do not detract from the meaning (1-3 errors) There are major errors
in grammar, spelling, and punctuation .(4-5 errors) No content or more than 5 errors
/10Sentinel N521 Advanced Pharmacology Assignment 2 10 9 8
0 APA Compliance The paper meets APA formatting guidelines There
are a few minor errors (1-3 errors) Sentinel N521 Advanced Pharmacology Assignment 2
There are significant errors in the format of the paper (4-5 errors) No content or
more than 5 errors /10Total Points /100 Case
Study questions completely and thoroughly answered with accurate evidence-based ed
rationalesAccurate and well defined discussion of all 10 questions for the case study using
current evidence-based resources.Accurate discussion of nine case study
questions presented with use of current evidence-based resources.Accurate discussion of 8
questions using current evidence-based resourcesMissing response to questions or
inappropriate answers to questions. No use of evidence-based resources. Sentinel N521
Advanced Pharmacology Assignment 2Evidence of critical thinking therapeutic decision-
making in drug selection and evaluation of patient care pathophysiology and current
pharmacological research assessment of the effectiveness of drug therapy formulation of
clinical care and teaching plans for persons from diverse populationsWell-defined evidence
of critical thinking therapeutic decision-making in drug selection and evaluation of patient
care pathophysiology and current pharmacological research assessment of the effectiveness
of drug therapy formulation of clinical care and teaching plans for persons from diverse
populationsEvidence of critical thinking in prescriptive therapy, monitoring and adverse
events. May have lacked a teaching plan or pathophysiologic discussion.Evidence of critical
thinking but incompletely described therapeutic decision making and omitted teaching plan
and pathophysiology.Multiple bulleted points are absent or poorly defined in the
assignment. There is no demonstration of critical thinking.Points EarnedGrammar, spelling,
and punctuationThere are no errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuationThere are a few
minor errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that do not detract from the meaning
(1-3 errors)There are major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation .(4-5 errors)
Sentinel N521 Advanced Pharmacology Assignment 2No content or more than 5 errorsAPA
ComplianceThe paper meets APA formatting guidelinesThere are a few minor errors (1-3
errors)There are significant errors in the format of the paper (4-5 errors)No content or
more than 5 errorsTotal Points/100Sentinel N521 Advanced Pharmacology Assignment 2
3. Discussion 4R. S., a 65-year-old African-American man, was referred to the CNP in the
hypertension clinic for evaluation of high BP noted on an initial screening. He reports
having headaches and nocturia. He states that he has gained 8 pounds over the last year.
Past medical history: Appendectomy 30 years ago, Peptic ulcer disease 10 years ago, Type 2
diabetes mellitus for 10 years; Family history: Father had hypertension; died of myocardial
infarction at age 55,Mother had diabetes mellitus and hypertension; died of cerebrovascular
accident at age 60; Physical examination: Height 69 in, weight 108 kg; BP: 140/89 mm Hg
(left arm), 138/82 mm Hg (right arm); Pulse: 84 beats/min, regular; Funduscopic
examination: mild arterial narrowing, sharp discs, no exudates or hemorrhages; Sentinel
N521 Advanced Pharmacology Assignment 2Laboratory findings: Blood urea nitrogen: 24
mg/dL, Serum creatinine: 1.5 mg/dL, Glucose: 95 mg/dL, Potassium: 4.0 mEq/L, Total
cholesterol: 201 mg/dL, High-density lipoprotein cholesterol: 30 mg/dL, Triglycerides: 167
mg/dL, Urinalysis: 1+ proteinuria; Electrocardiogram and chest radiograph: mild left
ventricular hypertrophy; Social history: Tobacco: 35 pack years, Alcohol: pint of
vodka/week, Coffee: 2 cups/dayDiagnosis: Stage 1 HypertensionIn this discussion
forum:Discuss specific goals for pharmacotherapy for treating R. S.’s hypertension and
cholesterolDiscuss what you would consider to be first-line pharmacotherapy for R. S., and
why.Discuss the parameters for monitoring the success of the therapy.Discuss health
promotion recommendations you would consider for R. S.Does the presence of Diabetes
Mellitus impact your treatment selection?Remember to respond to at least two of your
peers. Please see the Course Syllabus for Discussion Participation Requirements and
Grading Criteria.Sentinel N521 Advanced Pharmacology Assignment 2 Example Discussion
4 ApproachSpecific therapy goals on the patient, in this case, R.S, include decreased blood
pressure, decreased cholesterol, and lower cardiovascular disease risk (Arcangelo &
Peterson, 2017). First-line therapy is influenced by age, ethnicity/race, and other medical
conditions (Arcangelo & Peterson, 2017). To treat the diagnosed hypertension, R.S should
be prescribed a diuretic, specifically a thiazide diuretic.Being that R.S is of African American
descent, he should be more responsive to monotherapy with the diuretic (Arcangelo &
Peterson, 2017). The hypertension treatment needs to be considered in the presence of
kidney issues. Arcangelo & Peterson (2017) state that the first line of treatment for
dyslipidemia includes HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors or statins.Monitoring a patient’s
fasting lip levels for one to three months after therapy initiation is vital. If the LDL levels
decrease, this is considered a success. A reduction of fifty percent is what is expected in a
high-dose statin. A reduction of thirty percent should be seen with a moderate dose statin
treatment (Arcangelo & Peterson, Sentinel N521 Advanced Pharmacology Assignment 2
2017).This patient has a diagnosis of diabetes. The goal in treating a patient in the presence
of this condition and hypertension includes a blood pressure reading of less than 140/90
(Arcangelo & Peterson, 2017). Blood pressure needs to be measured at every visit. How a
patient has been modifying their lifestyle should be readdressed. If a patient is not
responding, a hypertension specialist’s referral may be needed (Arcangelo & Peterson,
Sentinel N521 Advanced Pharmacology Assignment 2 2017).According to Arcangelo &
Peterson (2017), African Americans are more prone to hypertension. R.S has a genetic
predisposition to hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia. The patient should be
4. educated at each visit on healthy lifestyle choices. R.S needs to change his diet and eating
habits, maintain average body weight through exercise of at least one hundred and fifty
minutes a week R.S should be educated on smoking and alcohol cessation, and a low
sodium diet with a therapeutic plan should always be encouraged. Sentinel N521 Advanced
Pharmacology Assignment 2Arcangelo, V. P., Peterson, A. M., Wilbur, V. F., & Reinhold, J. A.
(2017). Pharmacotherapeutics for advanced practice: a practical approach. Wolters Kluwer.
Sentinel N521 Advanced Pharmacology Assignment 2