Treatment for A Patient with A Common Condition Questions to ask How many hours of sleep do you have in a night? This is important to assess the number of hours and establish the extent of insomnia. Do you consume caffeinated drinks? This is because caffeine is a stimulant and hence its consumption may cause […]
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What would be problematic with the use of this drug in individuals based on ethical prescribing guidelines or decision-making?
Case: An elderly widow who just lost her spouse. Subjective: A patient presents to your primary care office today with a chief complaint of insomnia. The patient is 75 YO with PMH of DM, HTN, and MDD. Her husband of 41 years passed away 10 months ago. Since then, she states her depression has gotten […]
Discuss a rationale for 3 non-drug alternatives for three (3) different common medical problems.
Discuss at least two (2) main reasons why drug misuse is common among elders. Discuss a rationale for 3 non-drug alternatives for three (3) different common medical problems. For example, insomnia: use bed only for sleeping, eliminate daytime naps, drink warm milk before bed, go to sleep at the same time every night, increase physical […]
