Case studies are a useful way for you to apply your knowledge of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamic aspects of pharmacology to specific patient cases and health histories. For this Assignment, you evaluate drug treatment plans for patients with various disorders and justify drug therapy plans based on patient history and diagnosis. RESOURCES Be sure to review […]

Xavi is a 44-year-old man with complaints of low back pain following a motor vehicle accident. The accident occurred 7 days ago. He rates his pain 8 out of 10. He was prescribed Lortab (hydrocodone acetaminophen) 5 / 325 in the ER last week. He is requesting a refill of the Lortab today and indicates […]

Sheila is a 26-year-old with a history of head injury and tonic-clonic seizures. She is seen today with complaints of “funny” eye movements, feeling uncoordinated, blurred vision and feeling lethargic. Her current medications include Ritalin 10 mg po BID, Dilantin 300 mg po BID, Paxil 20 mg po daily, Lasix 20 po daily. Lab Values […]

2. A 68-year-old woman has a history of rheumatoid arthritis and has been taking nabumetone (Relafen) 1000 mg po qd for 2 years. Other pertinent past medical history includes occasional incontinence, Crohn’s disease with frequent exacerbations, and well-controlled diabetes type 2. Recently, her arthritis pain has been much worse, and she is requesting additional medication […]

1. Jamie is a 38-year-old homeless bipolar patient who is diagnosed with an acute psychotic episode. He tells you that he has been on lithium for years and was recently started on imipramine 75 mg daily by someone at a free clinic. What treatment plan would you develop for Jamie? Would you discontinue any medications? […]

Information Systems for Business and Beyond Questions: · Chapter 13– study questions 1-10, Exercise 1, 2,