explain the pathophysiology and pharmacology.
Assignment Task
Overview
The objective of this assessment is to create a patient profile from the information
provided and explain the pathophysiology and pharmacology. Students are expected to
show competence in providing relevant education points and utilise the clinical
reasoning cycle to complete the allocated tasks. There are two objectives for this
assessment:
Firstly, you will use the information provided to create a patient profile. You must also
explain the patient’s pathophysiology and pharmacology; provide relevant education
points; utilise clinical reasoning; and showcase the partnering with consumers standard.
Secondly, you must demonstrate an understanding of medication safety by identifying
which medications are relevant and safe for the patient to keep upon discharge, and
which should be adjusted relevant to the patient’s condition.
Task
Individually, you are to develop a patient profile for this patient, relevant to the
information you have been given. You will need to identify and explain:
1. A probable medical and surgical history for the patient with rationales
2. A reason for admission with rationale
3. The pathophysiology of the presenting condition
4. Discuss the patient’s three medications
The Class
Mechanism of Action
Adverse effects
Potential drug-drug interactions
Nursing considerations when the patient is on the medications