Renal Disease Case Study
Renal disease case study
This case relates to renal disease; therefore~ purposefully look into the medication use and vocabulary as they relate to renal patients.
Vocabulary: Before attempting to work the case study, define each of the vocabulary words. Although the words may have several subheadings, it will give you a place to begin your inquiry. When reviewing the vocabulary words, you might want to ask several questions: who, what, where, when, why and how. This should give you a much broader understanding of each word. Try not to give the shortest or simplest answer. Instead, use the following example for ACE inhibitors: Instead of answering “ACE inhibitors are a group of drugs that treat hypertension,” ask yourselves: Who is usually prescribed angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors? Where is the ACE located? When are most prescribed? What medical diagnosis warrants an ACE inhibitor? How do they work?
While defining the remainder o/the vocabulary words, ask the following questions:
Angioedema: Describe the pathophysiology behind Angioedema. How are ACE inhibitors related to Angioedema? What is the treatment for Angioedema? What is the treatment for ACE~ inhibitor-induced Angioedema? Answer: Angioedema is a localized edema involving the deep, subcutaneous layers of skin or mucous membranes. The cause of angioedema is use of ACE for treatment of hypertension or heart disease. The treatment for Angioedema is epinephrine, antihistamine, and corticosteroid. Most medications used in treating urticaria and anaphylaxis are also used in the management of many types of angioedema. Epinephrine should be used when laryngeal angioedema is suspected. Also provide supportive care, regardless of the etiology.
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE): See above Answer: Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) can treat hypertension and heart failure. The ACE is located in the lungs. Most ACE inhibitors are prescribed when someone has Hypertension or who has heart failure.
This case relates to renal disease; therefore~ purposefully look into the medication use and vocabulary as they relate to renal patients.
Vocabulary: Before attempting to work the case study, define each of the vocabulary words. Although the words may have several subheadings, it will give you a place to begin your inquiry. When reviewing the vocabulary words, you might want to ask several questions: who, what, where, when, why and how. This should give you a much broader understanding of each word. Try not to give the shortest or simplest answer. Instead, use the following example for ACE inhibitors: Instead of answering “ACE inhibitors are a group of drugs that treat hypertension,” ask yourselves: Who is usually prescribed angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors? Where is the ACE located? When are most prescribed? What medical diagnosis warrants an ACE inhibitor? How do they work?
While defining the remainder o/the vocabulary words, ask the following questions:
Angioedema: Describe the pathophysiology behind Angioedema. How are ACE inhibitors related to Angioedema? What is the treatment for Angioedema? What is the treatment for ACE~ inhibitor-induced Angioedema? Answer: Angioedema is a localized edema involving the deep, subcutaneous layers of skin or mucous membranes. The cause of angioedema is use of ACE for treatment of hypertension or heart disease. The treatment for Angioedema is epinephrine, antihistamine, and corticosteroid. Most medications used in treating urticaria and anaphylaxis are also used in the management of many types of angioedema. Epinephrine should be used when laryngeal angioedema is suspected. Also provide supportive care, regardless of the etiology.
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE): See above Answer: Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) can treat hypertension and heart failure. The ACE is located in the lungs. Most ACE inhibitors are prescribed when someone has Hypertension or who has heart failure.