IHUMAN Patient _ Athena Washington, 48 Years Old NR 442 Case Study Guide and Case Questions and Answers Provide

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IHUMAN Patient _ Athena Washington, 48 Years Old | NR 442 IHUMAN Patient _ Athena Washington, 48 Years Old NR 442 Contents of Documents:  Documentation of Ihuman Patient  Clinical Reasoning... Questions to Promote Nurse Thinking  Education Plan IHUMAN Patient _ Athena Washington, 48 Years Old | NR 442 Patient Name: Athena Washington Age: 48 years old Allergies: No known allergies Admission DX: Neurological deficits Admitted for stroke like symptoms. ℅ pounding h/a after work, took tylenol, went to bed. “she often does this after work due to her high blood pressure.” woke up at 0500 w/ slurred speech, l sided weakness and disorientation. Past Medical/Surgical History: HTN- Not well controlled, Hypercholesterolemia Isolation? Activity/Diet: Strict Bed rest Strict NPO strict i/0, keep hob elevated to 30 degrees or more as tolerated Generic/Trade Name Dosage & Route Mechanism of Action Symptoms Med Treats Medications Taken at home: Mechanism of action, Onset, Dosage, Route Simvastatin 40mg PO QHS It works by slowing the production of cholesterol in the body to decrease the amount of cholesterol that may build up on the walls of the arteries and block blood flow to the heart, brain, and other parts of the body. Hyperlipidemia Metoprolol 50mg PO BID It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels which then lowers your heart rate and your blood pressure. HTN IHUMAN Patient _ Athena Washington, 48 Years Old | NR 442 Acetaminophen 650mg po PRN for pain The exact mechanism of action of acetaminophen is not known. It may reduce the production of prostaglandins in the brain. Prostaglandins are chemicals that cause inflammation and swelling. Pain, Fever [Show More]

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