Patient Interview Assignment

Patient Interview Assignment

PATIENT NAME- J M

 

INTERVIWEW

1. What medications are you taking?

 

I am taking about 10 medications, but right now the medications im taking is 8 medications

 

1. Before the interview research each of the medications. In your paper include the reason for each medication, the drug classification, the route of administration, the dose, and possible side effects/adverse reactions. Patient Interview Assignment

MEDICATIONS-

Medications	Drug class	Drug Route	Drug Dose	Side effects/ Adverse effect
Cefadroxil	Cephalosporins	PO	500mg	Diarrhea, Stomach upset or pain.
Amoldipine	Calcium channel blocker	PO	5mg	Hypotension, bradycardia, weakness.
Apixalan	Anticoagulant/cardiovascular Factor/ Xa inhibitors	PO	5mg	Fainting, swelling or joint paining
Finasteride	5-al-pha reductase inhibitors	PO	5mg	Dry mouth, constipation, constipation.
Losartan	Angiotensin II receptors Antagonists.	PO	100mg	Blurred vision, difficulty breathing.
Metformin	Biguanides	PO	5mg	Heartburn, weight loss, flatulence.
Tamsulosin	Alpha-1 Blocker	PO	0.4m	Headaches, runny nose, infection
Cialis	Phosphodiesterase-5 Enzyme Inhibitors	PO	5mg	Muscles pain, indigestion.
Metoprolol	Beta block	PO	50mg	Dizziness or lightheadedness, depression
Potassium chloride ER	Electrolytes	PO	20 MEQ	Tablets appears in stool, gas.

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For the following questions, paraphrase the client’s answers for your written paper.

 

3. How long have you taken each these medications?

 

According to Jerry, he said he has been taking the above medications for over twenty years (20years.)

 

4. Do you know why you are taking these medications?

 

His been taking the medication for his high blood pressure, and for prostate due to enlargement and frequent urge to urinate, and lastly for diabetes. Patient Interview Assignment

 

1. Who told you about the medications and why you need to take them? Were you able to ask any questions about the medications and if so were they answered so you understood what was said?

 

His doctor prescribed those medications. And after talking to him about the medications, he was able to tell me about all his medications, the reason for taken them and had no questions regarding them because of it was as a result of what was going on with him medically.

 

1. How do you feel about taking these medications?

 

He said he felt good about it, because the medicines are treating the medical issues good.

 

1. Are you taking other medication purchased “over the counter” such as in a drug store? If so, what is it and why are you taking it.

 

He said he wasn’t taken any other medication over the counter.

 

1. How and when do you take your medications?

 

He explained to me vastly that some of his medication was given to him by his home health nurse after he came back from the hospital. But before, he took them himself.

 

1. Do you have any difficulty taking the medications? If so, what happens and how do you deal with any difficulties.

 

He said no that he didn’t have any difficulty taking his medications.

 

1. Have you ever felt any uncomfortable feelings and/or body reactions to taking these medications? If so, what were they and how were they handled? Patient Interview Assignment

 

He explained to me that he had was feeling lightheaded when he started his blood pressure medication amlodipine. But It was handled by his primary care physician.

 

1. If you had the above reaction, did they take you off the medication and/or replace it with another medication? Were you told why this happened?

 

No he said, but he told his primary care physician who had his medication frequency reduced. And the, lightheadedness stopped. The physician explained to him that it was because of the long-term use and also, blood pressure medication has a side effect of dizziness/ lightheadedness.

 

 

1. Do you have any reason not to take the medications?

 

He said calmly, that he has no reason not to take it.

 

13. Have you ever not taken the medication? If so, what was the reason?

 

He said No, because psychological he feels like if he doesn’t take it so bad might happened to him. Patient Interview Assignment

Ask a final question about whether the client would like to tell you anything further about their medications.

Write a paper describing your research and findings about the medications being taken and the results of the interview. Report your findings in a 3-5-page written paper. In your paper include the reason for each medication, the drug classification, the route of administration, the dose, and possible side effects/adverse reactions.

Use accurate and appropriate spelling and grammar and APA Editorial Format for sources used in your written paper.

Develop a teaching plan for this client based on your findings. Based on the findings from the interview, develop a 2-3-page teaching plan to include the following:

 

1. List one goal for this teaching plan
2. Describe two to three teaching resources that might be used
3. Identify two teaching strategies that can be used based on the client interviewed
4. List specific client instructions regarding the medications and what adverse reactions they should be aware of/and what to do
5. Identify at least one factor that may negatively influence adherence to the medications and how it can be overcome
6. If, appropriate, describe how the family might be involved in ensuring the client is on a proper and safe medication regime. Patient Interview Assignment