LM is an 86-year-old female admitted to the emergency department…
Question Answered step-by-step LM is an 86-year-old female admitted to the emergency department… LM is an 86-year-old female admitted to the emergency department with delirium. Her spouse is with her and verifies that LM adheres to the medications she is currently prescribed. She does not self-monitor her BP or heart rate at home.PMH: A Fib diagnosed 1 month ago HTN x 10 years CKD x 5 years Osteoarthritis x 7 yearsGERD x 20 years. Medications: Digoxin 0.25 mg QD Metoprolol XL 25mg QD Warfarin 3 mg QD APAP 650 mg TID Omeprazole 20mg QD Multivitamin QDAllergies: NKDASocial History: Married to husband for 57 years No smoking, alcohol, limited daily exercise (short walks each morning)Family History:None reportedVitals: Labs:Wt 113 lbs Ht 5’4″ Na+ 138 K+ 4.0BP 101/58, HR 52 Cl- 99 CO2 27 BUN 33 Cr 1.2 Gluc 109 INR 3.8 Dig 2.4PE:Elderly female with altered level of consciousness, no signs of bruising, bleeding, or other injury. Explain how the factor you selected might influence the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes in the patient from the case study you were assigned.Describe how changes in the processes might impact the patient’s recommended drug therapy. Be specific and provide examples.Explain how you might improve the patient’s drug therapy plan and explain why you would make these recommended improvements. Health Science Science Nursing NURS 6521 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)
