Mr. JD is a 24-year-old who presents to Urgent Care with a 2-week history of cough and congestion. He says it started out as a “normal cold” and it will not go away. He has a productive cough for green mucous and has green nasal discharge. He says he has had a low-grade temperature for the past 2 days. John reports an intermittent frontal headache with this cold. He is otherwise healthy, with no known allergies. In his assessment it is found that his vital signs are stable, temperature is 99.9 degrees F, tympanic membranes (TMs) are clear bilaterally, pharynx is erythematous with no exudate; there is greenish postnasal drainage; turbinates are swollen and red; frontal sinus tenderness; no cervical adenopathy, and lungs are clear bilaterally. Is there any additional subjective or objective information you need for this client? Explain. Would you treat Mr. JDs cold? Why or why not? What would you prescribe and for how many days? Include the class of the medication, mechanism of action, route, the half-life; how it is metabolized in and eliminated from the body; and contraindications and black box warnings.

Week 3 discussion pharmacology | Nursing homework help

1. Need for additional subjective and objective information
   • Previous medical history: To assess any conditions, medications or other factors that might affect treatment.
   • The severity and duration of the symptoms
   • Any other symptoms, such as chest discomfort, wheezing, or shortness-of-breath
   • Allergic history (to check for potential drug allergies)
   • Smoking history
2. Treatment of Mr. JD’s cold: Based on the information provided, it appears that Mr. JD may have a bacterial sinus infection. It is up to the doctor to decide whether to treat Mr. JD’s cold.
3. Prescription for Mr. JD’s bacterial sinus infection:
   • Antibiotics are a class of medications.
   • The mechanism of action is to inhibit bacterial reproduction and growth.
   • Oral
   • It varies according to the medication.
   • The specific medications prescribed will determine the metabolism and elimination.
   • Contraindications : Allergic reaction to antibiotics prescribed or the medication itself
   • Warnings on black boxes: Vary depending on medication prescribed

It’s important to note that the specific medication, dose, and duration of treatment will depend on various factors, such as the severity and duration of symptoms, patient’s medical history, and potential drug interactions. Only a licensed health care provider is able to prescribe medications and decide on the best treatment.