What diagnostic tool is used to diagnose stroke

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PHAR 1000 Challenge

Assignment 1

Scenario 1

Questions

1. What hormone would Eleanor be replacing?

2. Describe the following for this type of HRT:

a) Estrogen

Mechanism of Action

Common Side Effects (In Women)

Life Threatening Adverse Effects

Contraindications

3. Oral Calcium, Vitamin D, and Fosamax are other pharmacological options to treat osteoporosis.

Describe the following for each of these medications:

a) Calcium

Mechanism of Action

Common Side Effects

Life Threatening Adverse Effects

Contraindications

b) Vitamin D

Mechanism of Action

Common Side Effects

Life Threatening Adverse Effects

Contraindications

c) Fosamax

Mechanism of Action

Common Side Effects

Life Threatening Adverse Effects

Contraindications

4. Dosage calculation questions

a. The recommended dose of estrogen is 1.25mg daily. Estrogen comes in 0.3mg tablets or 0.625mg tablets. Which tablets would the pharmacist dispense? How many tablets would Eleanor take in one day?

b. The recommended dosage of Calcium to prevent osteoporosis is 2g per day. Calcium gluconate comes in 500mg tablets. How many tablets would Eleanor take in one day?

c. The recommended dosage of Vitamin D is 0.25mcg per day. Vitamin D comes in 0.5mcg tablets. How many tablets would Eleanor take in one day?

d. The recommended dosage of Fosamax is 5mg per day. Fosamax comes in 5mg tablets. How many tablets would Eleanor take in one week?

5. Based on the above information, do you think Eleanor should start HR? Why or why not?

Scenario 2

Questions

1. What is the indication for azithromycin?

2. What is the mechanism of action for azithromycin?

3. What route should Amaan have received azithromycin?

4. What should have been the safe initial dose for Amaan?

5. If azithromycin comes in 100mg/5ml, what volume should be administered to Amaan?

6. What are the nursing implications when administering azithromycin for Amaan (be specific).

7. What patient teaching should you provide to Amaan’s family about Azithromycin.

8. Practical Nurses are responsible and accountable for their nursing practice, but something went wrong in Amaan’s care. Click here to access the CLPNA competency profile for Medication Administration.

Assignment 2

Part I

Questions

1. What is another name for stroke?

2. What side of the brain would you expect Omar’s stroke to have occurred and why?

3. Explain how Omar had normal sensation and movement on his left side, but decreased sensation and movement on his right side. Include the relevant anatomical structures.

4. Omar’s balance was poor and he had difficulty walking. Name two parts of the brain that contribute to normal balance.

5. Initially Omar’s speech was slurred. What area of the brain were affected? What lobe is this structure located?

6. Based on the information presented in Part I, what risk factors does Omar have that may have contributed to his stroke?

Part II

Questions

1. What diagnostic tool is used to diagnose stroke?

2. Identify and describe the major types of stroke?

3. What is hypertension?

4. Identify the different types of hypertension and differentiate between their etiology.

5. Which do you think Omar has and why? Include a list of Omar’s risk factors.

6. Why is hypertension considered a “silent killer”?

7. What changes would you expect to find in Omar’s heart after years of untreated high blood pressure? Explain why his high blood pressure caused these changes.

8. How does hypertension contribute to stroke?

Part III

Questions

1. Give two reasons why Omar was at risk of developing pneumonia during his first month at home.

2. List the signs and symptoms of pneumonia that Omar should be looking for.

3. How is pneumonia diagnosed?

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