Post a brief descriiption of your patient’s health needs from the patient case study you assigned. Be specific. Then, explain the type of treatment regimen you
would recommend for treating your patient, including the choice or pharmacotherapeutics you would recommend and explain why. Be sure to justify your
response. Explain a patient education strategy you might recommend for assisting your patient with the management of their health needs. Be specific and
provide examples.
Case study: HH is a 68 yo M who has been admitted to the medical ward with community-acquired pneumonia for the past 3 days. His PMH is significant for
COPD, HTN, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes. He remains on empiric antibiotics, which include ceftriaxone 1 g IV qday (day 3) and azithromycin 500 mg IV qday
(day 3). Since admission, his clinical status has improved, with decreased oxygen requirements. He is not tolerating a diet at this time with complaints of
nausea and vomiting.
