NR508 Advanced Pharmacology Pneumonia (Community-Acquired) by Sara Martinez Chamberlain College of Nursing

PNEUMONIA ▪ Case Study Presentation ▪ Medication Management ▪ Evidence Based Support ▪ Barriers to Practice ▪ Identifying Outcomes ▪ Test Questions 2 Case Study Presentation- Present case with a fictional patient who presents to the clinic with Pneumonia. Detailed description of patient, including signs and symptoms of Pneumonia. ▪35 year old male presents with fever and cough. Well until 3 days ago when he suffered the onset of nasal stuffiness, mild sore throat, and productive cough small amount of clear sputum. And spasms of coughing that produce purulent secretions. ▪PMH- smoker of 1 pack per day since he was 15 years old, no current medications, no hospitalizations no drug allergies. ▪Social history- occasional beer or wine in moderation and occasional headache in which he takes acetaminophen ▪ Meds: acetaminophen as needed for occasional headache