NURS 6521 Assignment: Advanced Pharmacology
NURS 6521 Assignment: Advanced Pharmacology
Case study 1 HH is a 68 yo M who was admitted 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 500mg IV qday(day 3). Since admission, his clinical status has improved, with decreased oxygen requirements. He is not tolerating a diet at this time with complaints of n/v. Ht: 5\’8\” Wt: kg. Allergies: Penicillin(rash) Post a description of pt. health needs,be specific, explain type of treatment regimen you will recommend, include the choice or pharmacotherapeutics you will recommend and explain why, justify response. Explain a pt. education strategy you will recommend for assisting patient with management of his health. Be specific and provide examples