PHAR 1000 Assignment: Case Study (25% total)

Read all of the instructions before you begin. You may complete this assignment individually
or with a partner.

Purpose:

This assignment provides the opportunity for students to apply pharmacology knowledge. You will be assessed on how you apply an understanding of the following general learning outcomes:

Examine medication measurements using various systems of measurements (amount/quantity)
Examine selected herbal medications, including their effects, side effects, and interactions with other drugs
Examine nursing implications and responsibilities related to medication administration

Instructions

Read the case study (p. 2) and answer the following questions based on the rights of medication administration.

For each medication ordered clearly identify the following
- Right medication & Right reason:
  - Patient’s medical diagnosis that relates to the
    medication
  - The mechanism of action (effect)
  - The pharmacological class

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Solution – PHAR 1000 Assignment

Right Medication and Diagnosis

Captopril- Hypertension related to coronary artery disease
Levothyroxine- hypothyroidism

Mechanism of Action

Captopril- the drug prevents the conversion of angiotensin 1 to angiotensin 2, which is a potent vasoconstrictor (Wilkins, 2020). Further, another result of this enzymatic blockade is tha aldosterone production decreases, thereby reducing the amount of sodium and water retained in the body. Ultimately, the blood pressure lowers.

Levothyroxine- it acts to replace the amount of thyroid hormones in the body, majorly T4. It has
several body effects, including regulating cell growth and differentiation, stimulating protein
synthesis, stimulating glucose production by the liver, mobilizing glycogen stores, and increasing
the basal metabolic rate (Wilkins, 2020).