This assignment is worth 100 points. Preparing the assignment requirements
This assignment is worth 100 points. Preparing the Assignment Requirements Content Criteria: 1. Read the case study listed below. 2. Refer to the rubric for grading requirements. 3. Utilizing the Week 3 Case Study Template, provide your responses to the case study questions listed below. 4. You must use at least one scholarly reference to provide pathophysiology statements. For this class, use of the textbook for pathophysiology statements is acceptable. You may also use an appropriate evidence-based journal. 5. You must use the current Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for the management and prevention of COPD (GOLD Criteria) to answer the classification of severity and treatment recommendation questions. The most current guideline may be found at the following web address: to an external site. At the website, locate the current year’s CPG and download a personal copy for use. You may also use a medication administration reference such as Epocrates to provide medication names. 6. Proper APA format (in-text citations, reference page, spelling, English language, and grammar) must be used.
Case Study Scenario
Chief Complaint
A.C., is a 61-year old male with complaints of shortness of breath.
History of Present Illness
A.C. was seen in the emergency room 1 week ago for an acute onset of mid-sternal chest pain. The event was preceded with complaints of fatigue and increasing dyspnea for 3 months, for which he did not seek care. He was evaluated by cardiology and underwent a successful and uneventful angioplasty prior to discharge. Despite the intervention, the shortness of breath has not improved. Since starting cardiac rehabilitation, he feels that his breathlessness is worse. The cardiologist has requested that you, his primary care provider, evaluate him for further work-up.
Prior to today, his last visit with your practice was 3 years ago when he was seen for acute bronchitis and smoking cessation counseling.
Past Medical History
Hypertension
Hyperlipidemia
Atherosclerotic coronary artery disease
Smoker
Family History
Father deceased of acute coronary syndrome at age 65
Mother deceased of breast cancer at age 58
One sister, alive, who is a 5-year breast cancer survivor
One son and one daughter with no significant medical history
Social History
35 pack-year smoking history; he has cut down to one cigarette at bedtime following his cardiac intervention.
Denies alcohol or recreational drug use
Real estate agent
Allergies
No Known Drug Allergies
Medications
Rosuvastatin 20 mg once daily
Carvedilol 25 mg twice daily
Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg once daily
Aspirin 81 mg daily
Review of Systems
Constitutional: Denies fever, chills or weight loss. + Fatigue.
HEENT: Denies nasal congestion, rhinorrhea or sore throat.
Chest: + dyspnea with exertion. Denies productive cough or wheezing. + Dry, nonproductive cough in the AM.
Heart: Denies chest pain, chest pressure or palpitations.
Lymph: Denies lymph node swelling.
Physical Examination
Constitutional: Alert and oriented male in no apparent distress.
Vital Signs: BP 120/84, T 97.9°F, P 62, RR 22, SaO2 93%
Wt. 180 lbs., Ht. 5'9"
HEENT: Pupils equal, round, reactive; normal conjunctiva. Tympanic membranes intact. Nares patent. Oral mucous membranes dry.
Neck/Lymph Nodes: Neck supple, no JVD. No lymphadenopathy.
Lungs: Clear lung sounds; bilateral wheezes with forced exhalation, prolonged expiratory phase. No intercostal retractions.
Heart: S1 and S2 regular heart sounds, no murmurs or rubs.
Integumentary: Skin cool, pale, dry. Nail beds pink, no clubbing.
Chest X-Ray
Lungs hyper-inflated bilaterally with flattened diaphragm. No effusions or infiltrates.
Spirometry (Predicted, Pre- and Post-bronchodilator)
FVC (L): 5...% predicted / ...%
FEV1 (L): 4...% predicted / ...%
FEV1/FVC (%): ...%
TLC: 5...%
Case Study Questions
Pathophysiology & Clinical Findings of the Disease
Are the spirometry results consistent with obstructive or restrictive pulmonary disease? What is the most likely pulmonary diagnosis for this patient?
Explain the pathophysiology associated with the chosen pulmonary disease.
Identify at least three subjective findings from the case which support the chosen diagnosis.
Identify at least three objective findings from the case which support the chosen diagnosis.
Management of the Disease
Utilize the required Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) to support your treatment recommendations.
Classify the patient's disease severity. Is this considered stable or unstable?
Identify two "Evidence A" recommended medication classes for the treatment of this condition and provide an example (drug name) for each.
Describe the mechanism of action for each of the medication classes identified above.
Identify two "Evidence A" recommended non-pharmacological treatment options for this patient.
Organization, spelling, grammar & APA format
Use the week 3 case study template for case study responses. Provide correct in-text citations for responses which match the reference page. Has minimal spelling, grammar & APA format errors.
References