Case study assignment 900 words:
Ms Kay Kruzowski, aged 76, MsKruzowski had been takin" rel="nofollow">ing an oral antibiotic (Augmentin" rel="nofollow">in Forte) for a chest in" rel="nofollow">infection. Additionally, two weeks ago, she sustain" rel="nofollow">ined fractures of two ribs after trippin" rel="nofollow">ing over her cat. She has a past history of hypertension, back pain" rel="nofollow">in (exacerbated by her recent fall), and a deep vein" rel="nofollow">in thrombosis in" rel="nofollow">in her right leg (2 years ago).
her blood test: INR 3.2 her target range 2.0 - 3.0, Urea 9.0 (2.0 - 8.5), Creatin" rel="nofollow">inin" rel="nofollow">ine 0 .19 (0.05 – 0.09).
Her medication:
Warfarin" rel="nofollow">in OD for DVT, Perin" rel="nofollow">indopril 10mg OD for HTN, Felodipin" rel="nofollow">ine 10mg OD for HTN, Spironolactone 25 mg OD for HTN, Paracetamol 1g every 6 hr for Pain" rel="nofollow">in, Ceftriaxone 1g BID, Erythromycin" rel="nofollow">in 1200 mg every 6 hr, garlic capsule 250 mg BID on patient request.
PRN medication: Aspirin" rel="nofollow">in andVoltaren rapid for pain" rel="nofollow">in.
Part A
Assess MsKruzowski’s medication chart. Identify and explain" rel="nofollow">in {three significant risks in" rel="nofollow">in separate bodies each risk should be 200 words, and I have chosen them which are (bleedin" rel="nofollow">ing, hyperkalemia, hypotension)} that may be associated with the use of the medicin" rel="nofollow">ines (home or in" rel="nofollow">inpatient use) for MsKruzowski. (Expect approximately 600 words) 30 marks.
Body one 200 Words:
First significant risk: bleedin" rel="nofollow">ing.
Areas to consider when addressin" rel="nofollow">ing this question are:
What is the mechanism of each risk?
Why is the risk significant in" rel="nofollow">in this case?
Are there any factors/effects that contribute to the risk?
Relate your answer specifically to MsKruzowski
Body two 200 Words:
Second significant risk: hyperkalemia.
Areas to consider when addressin" rel="nofollow">ing this question are:
What is the mechanism of each risk?
Why is the risk significant in" rel="nofollow">in this case?
Are there any factors/effects that contribute to the risk?
Relate your answer specifically to MsKruzowski
Body three 200 Words:
Third significant risk: hypotension.
Areas to consider when addressin" rel="nofollow">ing this question are:
What is the mechanism of each risk?
Why is the risk significant in" rel="nofollow">in this case?
Are there any factors/effects that contribute to the risk?
Relate your answer specifically to MsKruzowski
Part B (Body four 150 words) 10 marks:
The doctor has ordered regular paracetamol to be given for MsKruzowski’s back and rib pain" rel="nofollow">in. Briefly explain" rel="nofollow">in the benefits of regular analgesic dosin" rel="nofollow">ing rather than admin" rel="nofollow">inistration when pain" rel="nofollow">in is noticeable. Your answer should in" rel="nofollow">include relevant pharmacologic concepts.
Part C (Body five 150 words) 10 marks:
MsKruzowski is prescribed warfarin" rel="nofollow">in and INR blood tests are routin" rel="nofollow">inely undertaken with this medication. Briefly explain" rel="nofollow">in these tests and their purpose in" rel="nofollow">in her treatment plan.
NOTE:
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