Question

Collaborative Care: Medical Management 2. State the rationale and expected outcomes for the medical plan of care. (Pharm. and Parenteral Therapies) Medical Management: Rationale: Expected Outcome: Violence precautions Continue home medications Lorazepam 0.5 mg. po PRN every 4 hours x 24 hours Acetaminophen 2 tabs (325 mg) every 4 hours PRN pain. Not to exceed 4000 mg in 24 hours Consult: Mental Health/Behavioral Health professional Referral to social work for help with memory care facility placement after d/c from hospital

Answer 1

Violence precautions :

Rationale : Sufficient Staff members, Preventing over crowding of patients, Comforting demeanours, Refrain from using direct confrontation, Should not intrude patient's personal space, Relaxation techniques

Outcome : Decreased Violence from patient, protection of doctor and healthcare workers from assault.

Continue home medications :

​​​​​​Rationale :  Easily available home medications.

Outcome :  Non expensive, readily available, no side effects

Lorazepam :

​Rationale : Anti-anxiety drug. Benzodiazepines, CNS depressants

Outcome: Reduced Aggressive behaviour, Drowsiness, Blurred Vision, Dizziness

Acetamimophen:

Rationale : Analgesic(pain killer) and Antipyretic( fever)

Outcome : Relieves aches, Headache, Pain, Fever.

Consult : Health professional :

Rationale : Complete assessment and Diagnosis of disease

Outcome :  Treatment for respective disease and restoring health and living quality improved

Referral to social work :

Rationale : Social work like gathering groups with cottage industries along with tree plantation, cleaning works, music industry

Ourcome : Better livelihood and Support along with patients of similar illnesses.