Lillian Chase was diagnosed with asthma at 8 years of age. Today she presents to the primary health care provider’s office complaining of increased shortness of breath and coughing, especially at night, despite using an albuterol (Proventil) inhaler, one or two inhalations every four to six hours as needed. Using the Step Method, the primary […]
A study is run to evaluate the effectiveness of an exercise program in reducing systolic blood pressure in patients with pre-hypertension (defined as a systolic blood pressure between 120-139 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure between 80-89 mmHg). A total of fifteen patients with pre-hypertension enroll in the study, and their systolic blood pressures are measured. […]
Women have been told for many years that when menopause occurs, they will need hormonal replacement therapy . However, recently released information indicates that long-term hormonal replacement therapy is more harmful than beneficial. If you were the pharmacist, what advice would you give women on this subject? Give supporting evidence.
Propecia was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of hair loss. The active ingredient in Propecia is finasteride, which is the same drug used to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy, under the brand name Proscar. Explain the difference in strength between Propecia and Proscar, and what are the side effects of […]
Michael, a 45-year-old, could not believe his ears when the healthcare provider told him he had Parkinson’s disease. “Isn’t that an old person’s disease?” he asked. However, he knew something had been very wrong for about 3 months. At first, he Feld more tired than usual, he had noticed a slight tremor, especially when he […]
Human Factors play an integral part in healthcare. Review this week’s videos regarding this topic and reflect upon these factors and your own experiences. In the video LDI Louise Batz, her daughter mentions 3 reasons preventable medical errors occur and her conviction about the importance of patients and families being an integral part of the healthcare […]
“A primigravida at 43 weeks gestation was admitted for labor induction by intravenous Pitocin therapy three hours ago. On observation on the external monitor tracing, the nurse notes that with the last two contractions, the fetal heart rate decreased after the contraction peak and returned to baseline after the contraction ended. A decrease in variability […]
Bereavement is the state of loss when someone close to an individual has died. The death of a loved one is one of the greatest sorrows that can occur in one’s life. People’s responses to grief will vary depending upon the circumstances of the death, but grief is a normal, healthy response to loss. Feelings […]
There is a planned community health project to decrease the incidence of human papillomavirus (HPV). Explain who is/are the target population and why. Also, describe what are some key factors to consider when planning a Human papillomavirus prevention program.
The employer at your clinic told personnel that it was no longer acceptable for them to wear clean exam gloves while transporting patients, nor was it acceptable to wear clean exam gloves when transporting trash and linen to the decontamination area. The rationale offered for this policy was that if the patients were provided and […]
