Scenario:   Current medications:  Ipratropium-albuterol inhalerBeclamethasone inhalerDexamethasone Digoxin

Question Scenario:   Current medications:  Ipratropium-albuterol inhalerBeclamethasone inhalerDexamethasone Digoxin You are a nurse in the outpatient clinic. Mr. J. A. is a 65 y/o male with COPD presenting today for his first visit after switching his doctor. He admits to being a heavy smoker and still smokes “a couple a day.” He is on home oxygen with 2LNC for several years. About 6 months ago, his previous physician decided to start him on oral corticosteroid therapy. He complains of feeling agitated lately and reports insomnia and feeling bloated. Furosemide  1.      Mr. J. A. reports feeling stomach discomfort on his medications. What do you think this is coming from and how can he address this? 2.      Review Mr. J. A.’s list of current medications. Are there any potential interactions that could cause harm? Suggest if there needs to be an adjustment to his medication regimen. If you suggest adding or removing a medication, provide rationale for this decision. 3.      Based off of what Mr. J. A has presented and all the findings as a whole, is there anything else that stands out to you that needs to be addressed? (Refer back to the initial findings)  Health Science Science Nursing NURS 275 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)