Week 9: Men and Women’s Health – community-acquired pneumonia Case study
Week 9: Men and Women’s Health
Class, this week we will be covering a variety of men and women’s health issues. Again, as in many of our previous weeks, there is more to this topic than what may first come to mind. For example, we will learn more about birth control and benign prostatic hyperplasia. These two topics will introduce you to several new pharmacological classes.
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For the discussion this week, you will post a brief description of your patient’s health needs from the patient case study attached below. Explain the type of treatment regimen you would recommend for treating your patient, including the choice or pharmacotherapeutics you would recommend and explain why. Also, explain a patient education strategy you might recommend for assisting your patient with the management of their health needs. You will respond to your peers in week 10. Week 9: Men and Women’s Health – community-acquired pneumonia Case study.
Patient Case Study 1:
HH is a 68 yo M who has been admitted to the medical ward with community-acquired pneumonia for the past 3 days. His PMH is significant for COPD, HTN, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes. He remains on empiric antibiotics, which include ceftriaxone 1 g IV qday (day 3) and azithromycin 500 mg IV qday (day 3). Since admission, his clinical status has improved, with decreased oxygen requirements. He is not tolerating a diet at this time with complaints of nausea and vomiting.
Ht: 5’8” Wt: 89 kg
Allergies: Penicillin (rash) Week 9: Men and Women’s Health – community-acquired pneumonia Case study