CSB601 2018 Group Assignment: Case Study Analysis of Mary's Medication

This group assignment for CSB601 2018 involves a case study analysis of Mary's medication. The group discusses the effects of the prescribed drugs on Mary's health, their safety and effectiveness. The analysis reveals that some of the drugs prescribed are not safe and effective for Mary's condition.

CSB601 2018 Group assignment
Group Name, Case Patient Chosen (Mary or Dennis)
Workshop Day, Workshop Time, Group #
Group Leader Name, Student Number
Team Member 2 Name, Student Number
Team Member 3 Name, Student Number
Team Member 4 Name, Student Number
Team Member 5 Name, Student Number
Team Member 6 Name, Student Number

ASE-C-POP
Appropriate
On thoroughly analysing the case study, it can be said that the drugs that are prescribed to Mary have the
following effects:
Metformin CR 2g daily : In order to control Type II Diabetes
Perindopril 5mg daily (started 2 years ago) : In order to control the elevated Blood Pressure
Metoprolol CR 47.5mg daily (started several months ago): To control chest pain
Furosemide 40mg daily (started several months ago) : To treat fluid build-up in the chest
Diclofenac 50 mg 1 tablet three times daily (started last week): In order to provide pain relief and reduce
inflammation
 On studying the current medication that is being administered to the patient, it can be said that
the patient is regularly taking Perindropil but the elevated blood pressure is still not under
control.
 The administration of Metformin for treating Diabetes type II has long been obsolete
specifically to patients who have a cardiac disorder.
 It should also be noted that despite taking Metoprolol for a several months, the chest pain has
yet not been under control and the patient is complaining of shortness of breath.
Safe
 The administration of Metformin to treat Diabetes type II in individuals with heart disorder is
not safe as it impedes with the proper cardiac functioning [1]
 Administration of Metoprolol is absolutely not safe for patients who are suffering from Diabetes
type II or possess a heart failure history as per the QUM as it can seriously affect the glucose
level in the blood [2],[3].
Hence, it can be said that the drugs that have been prescribed are impeding with the normal
physiological functions of the body and are eliciting severe side-effects. Hence, the issue should be
addressed immediately.
ective
It can be said that the present medication that is being used for the patient is not effective as it is eliciting
side effects and hampering the normal body functioning.

References
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