Case 1 1. Even though the patient is feeling better and has a stomachache from taking amoxicillin, I would tell him to keep taking the medication until the prescription runs out. Not treating his infection completely can make it come back stronger. Also, stopping amoxicillin too soon can lead to bacteria that are resistant to it. I would tell him to each something before and after taking amoxicillin to help stop the stomach from aching. 2. Since the patient has been having a stomach ache while taking amoxicillin, I would tell him its just a side effect not an allergic reaction. Common side effects are upset stomach, diarrhea, vomiting and yeast infections. More serious side effects to be worried about would be if he was experiencing a severe …show more content…
Since the patient is suffering from a sinus infection, I would tell the patient to continue taking the Sudafed. Sudafed is used to treat nasal and sinus congestion or congestion of the tubes that drain fluid from your inner ears. Case 3 1. Albuterol is a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles in the airways and increase airflow to the lungs. This is an inhaler that may need to be shaken up before use. It is mainly used to treat or prevent bronchospasm in people with reversible obstructive airway disease. 2. Beclamethasone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substance in the body that because inflammation. Beclomethasone inhalation is used to prevent asthma attacks, which is probably why he was prescribed to it since he has respiratory issues. Case 4 1. A doctor would most likely prescribe an analgesic to help relieve the pain of arthritis. Analgesics are drugs that help relieve pain but not inflammation. Acetaminophen is then used to treat the inflammation. 2. Acetaminophen can be used to help mild pain. Once the pain gets worse, other medication will be prescribed. Also, acetaminophen is used to treat inflammation, which isn’t what arthritis is. Case 5 1. Mrs. Carleton should take two tablets of digoxin right away so her body can get used to it and start reacting to the