Western Carolina University Treatment Plan for Diabetes 2 Essay
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Cardiovascular Paper
According to the CDC, 32.5% of people in the United States have hypertension, and 3.7 million patients have a diagnosis of essential hypertension (CDC/National Center for Health Statistics: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/hypertension.htm [accessed March 26, 2016]). Hypertension is frequently managed in primary care, and its sequelae can be life altering for patients. Patients with hypertension may have other comorbid conditions, including diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and obesity.
For this assignment, you must choose from one of the following patients and develop a treatment plan that addresses your chosen individuals issue in total, which will help to optimize her or his health.
Case #3: A 59-year-old Hispanic male with type 2 diabetes on metformin 1000mg, Amaryl 4mg, Lipitor 40mg, lisinopril/Hctz 40/25, and Tricor. His last A1C was 12, and his current blood pressure is 170/88. Office urine microalbumin 100ug/mg.
To prepare:
Review the chapter that discusses rational drug selection, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension in the text (Woo & Robinson). The textbook is Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers 5th edition by Teri Moser Woo
Consider the medications that are used for patients with diseases outlined in the patient problems listed above, taking into consideration age, gender, and culture.
Think about the pathophysiology of comorbid diseases.
Briefly describe the disease processes of your chosen patient.
Describe the approach to the pharmacological treatment plan for the patient that should optimize this patients health.
Describe your optimal goal for your chosen patient and discuss the national guidelines that support your goals.
Describe the potential pharmacological interactions of your chosen plan and the education necessary for the patient in regards to these potential interactions.
Describe the interdisciplinary team that might be involved in the care of the patient and how working collaboratively as a team affects patient outcomes.
Discuss the nonpharmacological educational needs for this patient.
Discuss the health maintenance needs for this patient to maintain optimized health.
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