[Solved] Synthroid 100 Mcg Daily
[Solved] Synthroid 100 Mcg Daily
Case study assigned.
Patient HL comes into the clinic with the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The patient has a history of drug abuse and possible Hepatitis C. HL is currently taking the following prescription drugs:
- Synthroid 100 mcg daily
- Nifedipine 30 mg daily
- Prednisone 10 mg daily
- Flagyl 500 mg TID
- Metronidazole 250 mg daily
Vitals:
Temp: 98.8oF
Wt: 155 lbs
Ht: 5’7”
BP: 136/82
HR: 90 bpm
PE:
Eyes: EOMI
HENT: Normal
GI: Nondistended, minimal tenderness
Skin: Warm and dry
Neuro: Alert and Oriented
Psych: Appropriate mood
- Introduction
- Explain your diagnosis for the patient, including your rationale for the diagnosis. What labs would you order?
- Describe an appropriate drug therapy plan based on the patient’s history, diagnosis, and drugs currently prescribed. Discuss each of the patient’s medications. Create an updated drug therapy plan.
- How might you evaluate specific signs and symptoms between these potential disorders and body systems? What drug therapy plans will best address these disorders for your patients?
- Justify why you would recommend this drug therapy plan for the patient. Be specific and provide examples. Use and cite at least 4 sources for written assignments.
- conclusions