Category: Pharmacology

The synapse

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The synapse is an area between two neurons that allows for chemical communication. In 3 or 4 sentences, explain what part of the neurons are communicating with each other and in which direction does this communication occur? Be specific.

 

Women’s and Men’s Health, Infections, and Hematologic Systems

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CASE STUDY 2 A 46-year-old, 230lb woman with a family history of breast cancer. She is up to date on yearly mammograms. She has a history of HTN. She complains of hot flushing, night sweats, and genitourinary symptoms. She had felt well until 1 month ago and she presented to her gynecologist for her annual gyn examination and to discuss her symptoms. She has a history of ASCUS about 5 years ago on her pap, other than that, Pap smears have been normal. Home medications are Norvasc 10mg qd and HCTZ 25mg qd. Her BP today is 150/90. She has regular monthly menstrual cycles. Her LMP was 1 month ago.

  1. Include a brief description of your patient’s health needs, referencing the case study provided above.
  2. You will then explain the type of treatment regimen you would recommend for your patient, including an explanation why (be sure to justify your response). (Use Fluoxetine for my Medication of Choice for Menopausal symptoms) UTI infection use :Amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin)
  3. You will then include a patient education strategy for assisting your patient with the management of their health needs, being specific and providing examples.

PHARMACOTHERAPY FOR GASTROINTESTINAL AND HEPATOBILIARY DISORDERS

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we will be looking at the pharmacologic management of gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary disorders, including: hepatitis C, cirrhosis, nausea/vomiting, GERD, PUD, constipation, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, & inflammatory bowel disease.
For the Assignment this week, you will evaluate and determine a diagnosis for the case study patient who presents with symptoms of a possible GI/hepatobiliary disorder. You will then justify your diagnosis, including your rationale for the diagnosis. Based upon your diagnosis, you will then determine an appropriate treatment plan for the case patient. For full credit, please ensure that you provide the appropriate dose, route and frequency of administration of the medication(s) prescribed. Approach this as if you are writing a prescription for your patient – what drug, dose, route and frequency would you prescribe?
When writing your Week 4 Assignment, consider the following scenario:
DC is a 46-year-old female who presents with a 24-hour history of RUQ pain. She states the pain started about 1 hour after a large dinner she had with her family. She has had nausea and one instance of vomiting before presentation.
PMH:
HTN
Type II DM
Gout
DVT – Caused by oral BCPs

Vitals:
Temp: 98.8°F
Wt: 202 lbs
Ht: 5’8”
BP: 136/82
HR: 82 bpm
Current Medications:
Lisinopril 10 mg daily
HCTZ 25 mg daily
Allopurinol 100 mg daily
Multivitamin daily

Notable Labs:
WBC: 13,000/mm3
Total bilirubin: 0.8 mg/dL
Direct bilirubin: 0.6 mg/dL
Alk Phos: 100 U/L
AST: 45 U/L
ALT: 30 U/L

Allergies:
Latex
Codeine
Amoxicillin
PE:
Eyes: EOMI
HENT: Normal
GI: Nondistended, minimal tenderness
Skin: Warm and dry
Neuro: Alert and Oriented
Psych: Appropriate mood
Write a 1-page paper that addresses the following:
• Explain your diagnosis for the patient, including your rationale for the diagnosis.
• Describe an appropriate drug therapy plan based on the patient’s history, diagnosis, and drugs currently prescribed.
• Justify why you would recommend