Tag: Hyperlipidemia

Briefly discuss the first-line treatment recommendations from JNC8, and the AHA/ACC for a patient with no other major comorbidities.What are the recommended medications to start this specific patient on? provide the drug class, generic & trade name, and initial starting dose.

Week 3

Today in the clinic her vital signs are:
BP 146/92, HR 90, Temp 98.4, RR 12, O2 98%, Height 5’5, Weight 220 lbs, BMI 36.6

She is not currently taking any medications. She has NKDA. Family history: her brother and sister both have been diagnosed with hypertension and DM. Diagnoses for the patient are HTN, Obesity, and Hyperlipidemia.

Q1. Briefly discuss the first-line treatment recommendations from JNC8, and the AHA/ACC for a patient with no other major comorbidities.

Q2. What are the recommended medications to start this specific patient on? provide the drug class, generic & trade name, and initial starting dose.

Q3. Discuss the mechanism of action of each of the drugs you listed.

Q4. Discuss the side effect profile of each medication you listed.

Q5. Are there any interactions between any of the medications you prescribed?

Q6. What other non-pharmacological interventions would be suggested?

What diagnostic tests would the nurse expect to be ordered for K.J.? What are the nursing implications for these?What are the effects of diabetes on other organs?

Diabetes (make sure to answer ALL the questions) include any in text citations

This Discussion topic is based on a case study.

This topic is based on a case study. As in all case studies, review the facts of the case and answer the following questions

K.J. is a 47-year-old black man with diabetes. He also has a history of hypertension and hyperlipidemia, cigarette smoking, and is 50 pounds overweight. He was diagnosed with diabetes when he was 42 years old and has a sister with diabetes. He is compliant with his medication and is an avid golfer. He works as a police officer and is married with three teenage daughters.

What are K.J.’s risk factors for diabetes? Which are modifiable?

What type of diabetes would he be diagnosed with?

How can the nurse plan care to help K.J. manage his disease? Be specific.

What diagnostic tests would the nurse expect to be ordered for K.J.? What are the nursing implications for these?

What are the effects of diabetes on other organs?

List one evidence-based resource the nurse can use to advance his/her knowledge of the disease. Provide a brief summary of something you learned from this resource.

List at least one credible internet resource the nurse can provide to K.J. to enhance the patient education about her disease. Explain why you think it is credible.