Laura is a 55-year-old white female who presents to her family physician’s office for a yearly routine physical. Her husband passed away five months ago after a two-year battle with lung cancer. She has three children, two of whom are still in college. Her daughter accompanies her to the doctor’s office and says she is […]
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What recommendations should be made to the provider about her medication list?
Pharmacology case study You are caring for an 85 year old female with COPD,CHF, osteoarthritis, diabetes, hypothyroidism and gerd. She has been complaining of dizziness when getting out of her chair. She has fallen twice in the last month. She has not sustained serious injury at this time. She lives alone. Her daughter helps her […]