Case Study: Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Patient Care in Nursing

This case study presents a 33-year-old patient, Jolene, who presents to the emergency department with symptoms of tachycardia, tachypnea, angina, hypertension, anxiety, and tremor, along with a history of asthma. The case study requires an analysis of the patient's condition, including the explanation of the terms, immediate actions to assess and monitor the signs, and a detailed discussion of asthma's pathophysiology. It also involves the identification of medications like Ventolin, Serevent, and Atrovent, including their generic details, indications, and actions. Furthermore, the case explores Graves' disease, its pathophysiology, and treatment with antithyroid drugs and beta-blockers. The assignment emphasizes the rationale behind the combination of drug therapy, potential interactions with bronchodilators, and nursing considerations, especially regarding patient education and family planning, integrating ethical and professional standards for patient-centered care. The student must also address the nursing actions and rationales, and the application of NMBA standards.