Based on this information, what would you recommend to optimize pain control? Prescribers play a critical role in prescription drug misuse and abuse prevention. What steps can be taken to identify signs of dependence and abuse and what education can you provide to the patient regarding the negative effects of medication misuse?

The patient was discharged to a skilled nursing facility and is receiving physical therapy and occupational therapy 6 days each week. Current Meds: Aspirin 81…

How would you classify her heart failure? What changes (modifications, additions, deletions) to her medications do you recommend that will: Improve her symptoms? Impact long term outcomes? What monitoring parameters do you recommend? What non-pharmacologic recommendations do you have?

A 50yo African American woman presents to clinic feeling tired for the last 3 months.  She also has trouble breathing when walking 2-3 blocks.  She…

Classify JR’s asthma severity and control based on signs and symptoms prior to this most recent exacerbation and visit to the ED. Classify JR’s exacerbation severity based on PEF and symptoms. Identify the various triggers in JR’s life that may exacerbate asthma and prevent control. Which step should JR have been on prior to ER based on severity and current medications?

JR is a 56 yo man with h/o asthma, HTN and hyperlipidemia. He presents to the ER today with h/o shortness of breath for 45…