Pharmacology and the Nursing Process
Pharmacology and the Nursing Process
7th Edition
ISBN: 9780323087896
Author: Linda Lane Lilley
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
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Chapter 19, Problem 1CS

(1)

Summary Introduction

To determine:

Why F was ordered with Propranolol and purpose of it?

Case summary:

A 58-year-old school orchestra teacher named F was hospitalized due to his myocardial infarction. His physician told him that his myocardial infarction is mild and he should change his lifestyle practice like diet and exercise. Mr.F has asthma. He also had gall bladder removal at the age of his 50. His blood pressure is in the range of 118/74 and pulse rate of 78 to 112 beats/min. His doctor prescribed the following drugs during his discharge. The physician prescribed an oral dosage of aspirin 81mg and Propranolol 60mg.

(2)

Summary Introduction

To determine:

What could be causing the shortness of breath problem in F? What will happen as a result?

Case summary:

A 58-year-old school orchestra teacher named F was hospitalized due to his myocardial infarction. His physician told him that his myocardial infarction is mild and he should change his lifestyle practice like diet and exercise. Mr.F has asthma. He also had gall bladder removal at the age of his 50. His blood pressure is in the range of 118/74 and pulse rate of 78 to 112 beats/min. His doctor prescribed the following drugs during his discharge. The physician prescribed an oral dosage of aspirin 81mg and Propranolol 60mg.

(3)

Summary Introduction

To determine:

What went wrong to make F be upset and what will be done about it? Will the beta blocker be discontinued today? Explain your answer.

Case summary:

A 58-year-old school orchestra teacher named F was hospitalized due to his myocardial infarction. His physician told him that his myocardial infarction is mild and he should change his lifestyle practice like diet and exercise. Mr.F has asthma. He also had gall bladder removal at the age of his 50. His blood pressure is in the range of 118/74 and pulse rate of 78 to 112 beats/min. His doctor prescribed the following drugs during his discharge. The physician prescribed an oral dosage of aspirin 81mg and Propranolol 60mg.

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