Question

ML is a retired registered nurse (RN) who has been given the diagnosis of Stage A heart failure. She knows from her RN education that she will definitely be placed on digoxin as a therapy. She remembers something about halos as something to be attuned to.

1. Explain the pathophysiology of Stage A heart failure.

2. What is the rational drug choice for treatment of this individual?

3. Address the patient’s concern about halos should digoxin be prescribed.

4. Are there gender considerations related to medication treatment in this scenario? If so, what are they?

For example, do men and women differ in their side effect profile and/or complications (for instance, from digoxin)?

5. Discuss monitoring of the pharmacological agent(s) selected.

Answer 1

Stage A Heart failure In this stage, there is risk of heart failure vie also known as pre- heart failure. It usually means that the person is at high risk of developing heart disease that is related to health failure. © Metabolic syndrome © Hypertension O coronary artery disease These are the symptoms which may increase the risk of heart failure. slirteot trong * The treatment involve - bu Medications such as ACE inhibitor, antihypertensive drugs, Beta - blockers given to the patients. These drugs are given to control the worse condition of heart which may result into heart failure. bio * The lo digoxin may have side effects such as loss of appetite, vomiting, nausea , sensitive to the light burning sensation etc. which may bother patient. * There could be gened gender consideration for medi- cation as most of Cvs drugs shows more adverse action as compared to the mon. Women suffers more side effects.