PHARMACOLO N5334

Clinical Pearls for PNS drugs 1 Parasympathetic drugs (cholingeric response)  Think SLUDGE o Salivation o Lacrimation o Urination o Defecation o Gastric upset o Emesis Clinical pearls for PNS drugs 2 Muscarinic agonist vs muscarinic antagonist symptoms  If you remember the above acronym then its important to remember if the drug is an agonist of muscarine receptors or an antagonist and then just associate symptoms of sludge with agonist and the OPPOSITE effects of those that...

Treatment of Strep Throat Submitted by Shannon Delite Leake The University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing In partial fulfillment of the requirements of Advanced Pharmacology N5334 Mary Davis, DNP, MSN, RN, APN-BC, CRNP, ADM-BC September 29, 2017 1 Treatment of Strep Throat Treatment of Strep Throat CASE SUMMARY: A 5-year-old boy presents with complaints of sore, throat, stomachache, and headache. Mom reports he has been sleeping more than usual and as not eaten solid food ...

Benign Prostate Hyperplasia Management Submitted by Shannon Delite Leake The University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing In partial fulfillment of the requirements of Advanced Pharmacology N5334 Mary Davis, DNP, MSN, RN, APN-BC, CRNP, ADM-BC November 11, 2017 Benign Prostate Hyperplasia Management 1 Benign Prostate Hyperplasia Management CASE SUMMARY: Mr. Jimmy McCracken, a 65-year-old male, presents with complaints of increased urinary hesitancy, dribbling, frequent nigh...

Women’s Health Management Submitted by Shannon Delite Leake The University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing In partial fulfillment of the requirements of Advanced Pharmacology N5334 Mary Davis, DNP, MSN, RN, APN-BC, CRNP, ADM-BC November 2, 2017 Women’s Health Management 1 Women’s Health Management CASE SUMMARY: Ms. Laurel Livingston is a 40-year-old female. Presents today for complaints of nausea, vomiting for the past two weeks, fatigue, weight loss, and positive...

Hypertension Management Submitted by Shannon Delite Leake The University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing In partial fulfillment of the requirements of Advanced Pharmacology N5334 Mary Davis, DNP, MSN, RN, APN-BC, CRNP, ADM-BC October 16, 2017 Hypertension Management 1 Hypertension Management CASE SUMMARY: Ms. Angie Belden is a 47-year-old woman. She presents today with complaints of pain to left foot and pain with increasing numbness and weakness to bilateral legs while w...

Obesity Management Submitted by Shannon Delite Leake The University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing In partial fulfillment of the requirements of Advanced Pharmacology N5334 Mary Davis, DNP, MSN, RN, APN-BC, CRNP, ADM-BC November 12, 2017 Benign Prostate Hyperplasia Management 1 Obesity Management CASE SUMMARY: Francine Mallory, a 35-year-old female, complains of fatigue, sleeplessness, hip/knee pain upon physical activity, weepiness, and being overweight. Patient body ...

RUNNING HEAD: Diabetes Diabetes Management Submitted by Shannon Delite Leake The University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing In partial fulfillment of the requirements of Advanced Pharmacology N5334 Mary Davis, DNP, MSN, RN, APN-BC, CRNP, ADM-BC November 8, 2017 Diabetes Management 1 Diabetes Management CASE SUMMARY: Mr. Alfonzo Giuliani, a 68-year-old male, presents with complaints of blurred vision, increased thirst and hunger, fatigue, and weakness. Patient has a mate...

ASTHMA CASE STUDY 2 Subjective Complaint: “I need a refill for my inhaler” History: 25 year old male seen in clinic for first time; recently moved and is establishing primary care. Reports his asthma has never been under control despite using many different inhalers. Has never seen an asthma specialist and has never had a written asthma action plan. Current: Has symptoms 2-3 days per week, about 2-3 nighttime awakenings per month and uses SABA 3 days per week. Smokes a pack of ciga...

ANTIMICROBIAL CASE STUDY 2 5334 CASE SUMMARY TABLE  Symptoms: List two pertinent signs and symptoms or risk factors  Large swollen tonsils with white exudates and noted petechiae (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2018)  Fever and enlarged cervical lymph nodes (CDC, 2018).  Recommended Drugs: List three recommended drugs as indicated for this diagnosis 1. Amoxicillin (Halloran, 2013) 2. Azithromycin (Halloran, 2013) 3. Cephalexin (Halloran, 2013)  Drug...