Max Patrick (DOB 2/08/1971) comes into your office for his routine 6 month follow-up visit for stable, well-controlled hypertension. He needs a prescription refill for carvedilol which he has been taking for two years without problems.  He takes 12.5 mg twice a day. The drug is supplied in 25 mg tablets.   He wants to continue to use a mail-order delivery, so he will need the prescription written for a 90 day supply.  His next follow-up visit is in 6 months and he will need enough ...

1. Do a web search to locate the current JNC8 and ACC/AHA guidelines for hypertension. 2. Compare and contrast the two sets of guidelines according to the following: o Define the classes of HTN (normal, elevated, stage 1 & stage 2) according to each guideline. o What are the thresholds for initiating treatment? o What are the treatment goals? (Hint: there may be multiple treatment goals based on certain populations such as diabetics) o What medications are recommended to treat hyperte...

1. Do a web search to locate the current JNC8 and ACC/AHA guidelines for hypertension. 2. Compare and contrast the two sets of guidelines according to the following: o Define the classes of HTN (normal, elevated, stage 1 & stage 2) according to each guideline. o What are the thresholds for initiating treatment? o What are the treatment goals? (Hint: there may be multiple treatment goals based on certain populations such as diabetics) o What medications are recommended to treat hyperte...

Research your assigned topic and include responses to each of the following criteria: 1. Presentation & Diagnosis • What are the subjective findings (symptoms that the patient reports, ex: SOB) associated with the condition? List a minimum of 3. • What are the objective findings (exam findings that you can measure, ex: tachypnea) associated with the condition? List a minimum of 3. • How is the diagnosis determined or confirmed? • What factors do you need to consider in selecting the...

Research your assigned topic and include responses to each of the following criteria: 1. Presentation & Diagnosis o What are the subjective findings (symptoms that the patient reports, ex: SOB) associated with the condition? List a minimum of 3. o What are the objective findings (exam findings that you can measure, ex: tachypnea) associated with the condition? List a minimum of 3. o How is the diagnosis determined or confirmed? o What factors do you need to consider in selecting the best me...

NR 566 Week 6 Grand Rounds Presentation Part 1 - WHAT IS CHLAMYDIA AND HOW IT IS TREATED

Research your assigned topic and include responses to each of the following criteria: 1. Presentation & Diagnosis o What are the subjective findings (symptoms that the patient reports, ex: SOB) associated with the condition? List a minimum of 3. o What are the objective findings (exam findings that you can measure, ex: tachypnea) associated with the condition? List a minimum of 3. o How is the diagnosis determined or confirmed? o What factors do you need to consider in selecting the best me...

1. Question: In addition to methimazole, a symptomatic patient with hyperthyroidism may need a prescription for which of the following medications? 2. Question: Which of the following is a rapid-acting insulin? 3. Question: When methimazole is started for hyperthyroidism how long may it take to see a total reversal of hyperthyroid symptoms? 4. Question: The clinician is providing medication instruction to a patient who was just prescribed ibandronate (Boniva). The patient takes many over the ...

John is a 46-year-old male who presents for his yearly physical examination. He has no complaints. Previous medical history is notable for obesity and hyperlipidemia. He reports a very sedentary lifestyle. He sits at a desk for 8 to 10 hours per day and when he comes home he “just wants to relax in front of the television.” He doesn’t feel motivated enough to exercise on a regular basis, although he knows he should. John is allergic to penicillin (hives). Medications include atorvastat...

John is a 46-year-old male who presents for his yearly physical examination. He has no complaints. Previous medical history is notable for obesity and hyperlipidemia. He reports a very sedentary lifestyle. He sits at a desk for 8 to 10 hours per day and when he comes home he “just wants to relax in front of the television.” He doesn’t feel motivated enough to exercise on a regular basis, although he knows he should. John is allergic to penicillin (hives). Medications include atorvastat...