Jana, a 36-year-old single mother of three children, has a 15-year history of asthma. For the past month, she has been using albuterol every day.

Jana, a 36-year-old single mother of three children, has a 15-year history of asthma. For the past month, she has been using albuterol every day. Previously, she had been using the inhaler every 3 to 4 months. She is in the office for a refill. What further information is needed to treat this patient and why? What clinical guidelines should you refer to for her medication management and why?

Susan is a 47-year-old female patient in for a follow-up visit to monitor her treatment for type 2 diabetes. Regular insulin was added to her treatment regimen last month. She denies symptoms of hypoglycemia and her glucose levels have been between 60 and 80. She tells you that her visit to her cardiologist went well and she was prescribed a new medication, atenolol. Discuss the possible complications when patients with diabetes are treated with a beta blocker. Are certain beta blockers more likely to create problems more than others are?

Lester is a 67-year-old male who is prescribed Warfarin for his new onset atrial fibrillation. He is concerned about starting this medication and admits he is forgetful about taking meds and doesn’t understand why he has to have follow-up blood tests. Discuss the patient education you would offer about Warfarin (include side effects). How would you address his concerns and questions? How can you ensure your patient education information is accurate and up to date?

Use at least one scholarly source other than your textbook to connect your response to national guidelines and evidence-based research in support of your ideas.

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