(Solution) Ankle Sprain - PDF
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Running Head: Discussion W7 Response 1Discussion W7 Response Name:Institution:Course Code:
Discussion W7 Response21.Response on discussion by Alisha CartIn this case, we consider medical scenario of Tom who is suffering a grade 1 ankle sprain. According to Alisha, the patient require medication so as to treat his ailment as well as reduce pain. A genuine prescription is required to assist Tom from grade 1 ankle sprain. Some of the prescriptions include a low-dose ibuprofen and acetaminophen. If Tom follow the two medication along with resting, applying ice, compression and elevation, then he is likely to recover. According to Mayo Clinic (2018), some medications are not compatible to patient’s body structures, physiology, and life style. These medication may end up causing more damage to the patient if the medical practitioner fail to analyze patient’s body composition. In this case, I respond by saying that mediation and prescriptions need to be analyzed before advising a patient to commit himself.Tom had been given ibuprofen and aspirin as a prescription to assist him recover from grade 1 ankle sprain. However, these medications affected his health further by causing gastritis. This occurred in the past possibly because he took an overdose. From Alisha point of view, it is clear that Tom will recover from grade 1 ankle sprain because the dosing under consideration will assist him to improve anti-inflammatory relief. The medical practioners in this scenario is working together with Tom so as to achieve the best results. The medication will also reduce pain and minimize the risk of gastritis. Again, dosing is very important to a patient. Initially, Tom was prescribed the wrong dose that caused gastritis. However, currently the doctor is determined to enlighten Tom on what he need to do so as to fully recover from grade 1 ankle sprain. My actual response to discussion by Alisha Cart is based on needs to consider proper prescription before administering medication to a patient so as to avoid more damages. Always consider body composition and age when prescribing medication to patients.2.Response to Rachel NortIn this scenario we consider some questions in the scope of medication. The first response involves mediation to relieve pain. According to Rachel Nort, there are a number of medication and prescription that patients can take to relieve pain. They include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication like ibuprofen. However, this medication made Tom to suffer from gastritis. Therefore, it is important to consider the well-being of a patient before deciding on
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