Special Considerations Related to Prescribing for Children and Adolescents Essay. One of the common and effective drugs for children with schizophrenia or childhood-onset schizophrenia spectrum disorders is Aripiprazole (Abilify). This medication is often chosen due to its favorable side effect profile compared to other antipsychotics. The FDA approves aripiprazole (Abilify) to treat childhood schizophrenia among […]
Elder Abuse Screening and Management in Emergency Departments Mr. W.’s case presents a complex scenario of suspected elder abuse, requiring a careful and systematic approach to assessment and intervention. The emergency department (ED) serves as a critical point of contact for identifying and addressing elder mistreatment. Recent research highlights the importance of structured screening and […]
Application of Course Knowledge: Excessive Opioid Use Client Introduction and MME Calculation David Ball is a 45-year-old male currently prescribed hydromorphone (Dilaudid) 4mg PO QID for chronic pain associated with fibromyalgia. To assess the appropriateness of his medication regimen, we need to calculate his daily morphine milligram equivalents (MME). According to the CDC’s 2022 Clinical […]
Clinical Judgement Plan Lab Tests with Values (Include normal ranges, dates, and rationales of abnormal results) Lab Tests or Diagnostic Tests Normal Ranges Admission Lab Values Current Lab Values Explain Abnormal Results R/T Your Patient (USE additional pages at the end of template WHEN NEEDED) Physical Assessment/Review of Systems […]
Room: 412 Patient: John Doe, 68-year-old male Attending: Dr. Sarah Johnson, Pulmonology Consults: Dr. Michael Chen, Cardiology Allergies: Penicillin Admit date: September 5, 2024 Isolation: None Code status: Full code Primary diagnosis: Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) CC/HPI: Mr. Doe presented to the emergency department with worsening shortness of breath, increased cough […]
