Problem 1: Jerry is newly retired and complaining of insomnia. He is 66-year-old and weighs 210 pounds. What medication and dose would you prescribe for him? Also write a prescription for it.
Problem 2: Betty returns for a follow-up visit. She is 71 years of age and 97 pounds in general good health. Her digoxin blood level is 2.9. What is your plan of care?
Problem 3: Orem is a 68-year-old male who has been volunteering for Meals on Wheels as a driver. He is complaining of left shoulder and elbow pain. What would you order for this patient for testing? For medication? Write his prescriptions.
Problem 4: Grace had a lumpectomy of her right breast 3 years ago. She is experiencing increasing frequency and duration of menopausal symptoms. She would like to go on hormone replacement therapy. What do you prescribe for her? Write her prescriptions.
Problem 5: Tony, 72-year-old male, has scheduled this visit for difficulty in urination and increased frequency, especially at night. What tests and/or medications would you order? Write his prescriptions.
Problem 6: Mrs. Smith is an African American woman of 76 years. Her daughter has scheduled this visit for increasing lethargy, insomnia, and uncontrolled weeping. What is your initial impression? How would you treat Mrs. Smith? Write her prescriptions.
Problem 7: Mary is 85-year-old and a resident of a long-term skilled nursing facility. She has a fever of 101'F and her skin is dry to the touch. She has a small amount of urine output that is dark and foul smelling. What test(s) and treatments would you prescribe? Write her prescriptions.
Problem 8: Kelly is a 67-year-old female complaining of spinal pain. Two compression fractures of the lumbar spine are present, and the patient is osteoporotic. What medications would you recommend for this patient? Write her prescription.