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Geriatric Case Study

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Instructions

This case study consists of one hypothetical patient situation. After watching the video, you should answer several questions about patient care. You can use outside materials to help you.

In your answers, you should make specific reference to relevant guidelines and other clinical information. The national guidelines also should be considered with treatment plans.

You can access an informative video and other details about the patient using the tabs. When you are done viewing the patient information, download the Case Study Questions document from the assignment page in Moodle. Use this document to complete the assignment and then submit it in the course assignment page.

Patient 1: E.J.

E.J. Video Transcript
Patient Facts

Past Medical history

  • Hypertension
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Coronary artery disease
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • Peptic ulcer disease
  • Peripheral artery disease (with stents)
  • No prior psychiatric history
  • Mother was diagnosed with schizophrenia
Questions
  1. Diagnoses, Differentials, and ICD Code(s):
    Provide your recommendations for each (include rule-outs, neurocognitive disorders, dementia and dilerium).
  2. Medications:
    Provide your recommended drug therapy, including common side effects and potential or actual adverse drug responses (ADR), common drug and/or food interactions, and key monitoring points.
  3. Psychosocial Issues:
    Discuss the psychosocial issues and circumstance(s) surrounding this case.
  4. Variables Related to Aging and Mental Health:
    Describe unique patient variables and developmental stages that are involved in the patient’s response to aging and mental health.
  5. Recommendations:
    Include non-pharmacological interventions. List any changes in care approaches you would suggest.
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