case study
John is a 12-year-old boy who has been diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma. He has been prescribed cromolyn sodium. You are the nurse working in the clinic and are charged with teaching John and his mother about the diagnosis and his medications. John has the following questions
How can I prevent an asthma attack?
Will I still be able to participate in sports with this medication?
#2
You have been assigned to care for Mr. P, a 44-year-old patient recently diagnosed with PUD. He has a 15-year history of smoking cigarettes and takes ibuprofen (Motrin) regularly for an old football injury to his knee. He has been prescribed cimetidine. You are teaching him how to manage his PUD and other conditions.
P says, “When I take an antacid, like Rolaids, I feel better. Why can’t I take antacids anymore? That’s what the doctor told me.” What is your best response?
He states, “I have a headache, and my knee hurts. I need an aspirin or a Motrin.” What is your best response?
#3
Identify the diagnostic Criteria for the following eating disorders
Anorexia Nervosa: ___________________________
Bulimia Nervosa: ________________
