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PATIENT’S DATA

Name

:

John Lester P. Aguilar

Address:

:

Bucot, Aliaga, Nueva Ecija

Gender

:

Male

Age

:

9 months old

Date of Birth :

September 17, 2008

Place of Birth :

Cabanatuan City

Religion

:

Roman Catholic

Nationality:

:

Filipino

Weight

:

7 kilos

Father’s Name:

Norman Aguilar

Mother’s Name:

Leonora Aguilar

Admission Data:

Chief Complaint

:

History of Present Illness:

DOB (Difficulty of Breathing) Two weeks prior to admission, the patient experienced on and off fever accompanied by fever , No consult done. One day prior to admission patient had + LBM 10x and also vomiting.

Date of Admission

:

June 23, 2009

Time of Admission

:

08:25 pm

Mode of Arrival

:

Cuddled by her mother

Clinical Diagnosis

:

Bronchopneumonia with Dehydration

Temp

:

38.1

PR

:

154 bpm

RR

:

59 cpm

Latest Vital Signs

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

Etiologic Agent:

Predisposing Factors:



Bacteria

* Elderly



Virus

* Hospitalization * Immobilization * Immune Deficiency

* Long Term Illness * Smoking

Microorganism enter alveolar Spaces by droplet inhalation

↓ Inflammation occurs

↓ Alveolar fluid increase

↓ Ventilation decreases as secretion thicken

↓ Bronchopneumonia

Empyema

Pleurisy

(collectionof pus & liquid

(Inflammation of membrane) From infected tissue)

Lung Abscess (collection of pus, inflammation & destruction of tissue)

↓ Cancer of the lung

↓ Death

DRUG STUDY

DRUG

USES

SIDE EFFECTS

CONSIDERATION

Generic Name:

Prophylaxis and

Anorexia

• Assess for any

Hydrocortisone

treatment of

N&V

allergic reaction

sodium succinate

chronic bronchial

Lethargy

• Monitor v/s, I&O,

asthma, perennial

Headache

and weight

rhinitis,

Fever

• Avoid alcohol and

Dosage:

symptomatic

Joint pain

70 mg – IVP

sarcoidosis

Desquamation

caffeine

Then 30 mg IVP

Myalgia

after 6 hours

Weight loss Hypotension

Classification: Corticosteroids

DRUG NAME Generic Name: Paracetamol Drops Route: Oral

Dosage: 0.7 mL - Q6h Available forms: Tablet and Syrup Classification: Non-opioid analgesic

USES Analgesics and antipyretic commonly used for relief of fever, head aches and other minor pains and aches.

SIDE EFFECTS Rare side effects: Hives; rash; Shortness of breath. Prolonged & habitual use may lead to liver damage or failure.

CONSIDERATION Check the time and dosage before administering. Assess for possible drug reactions.

DRUG NAME Generic Name: Cefuroxime Brand Name: Plerozef

USES For lower respiratory tract infection due to S. pneumoniae, UTI’s due to e. coli & skin and skin structure due to s. aureus

SIDE EFFECTS Most common: Diarrhea/loose stools, abdominal pain & N/V

CONSIDERATION Asses for possible S&S of drug reaction. Asses for anemia & renal dysfunction.

Route: IV Dosage: 120 mg/q8 Classification: Cephalosporin, Second Generation

DRUG NAME Generic Name: Metronidazole Route: IV

USES

SIDE EFFECTS

CONSIDERATION

-Metronidazole is an antibiotic especially effective against anaerobic infections (infections that grow without the

Side effects are not commonly seen with this medication unless the patient is taking especially high doses or moderate doses for a

Metronidazole is best given with food. Metronidazole can cause birth defects if given to a pregnant patient. It

Dosage: 120 mg/q8 Classification:

DRUG NAME Generic Name: Metoclopramide Route: IV Dosage: 1.5 mg PRN for vomiting Classification:

presence of oxygen.) -it has antiinflammatory properties in the large intestine and is a very effective antidiarrhea medication.

USES Blocks dopamine receptors in chemoreceptor trigger zone of the CNS.

long time period should never be (months). Side administered during effects seen can pregnancy. relate to nausea or appetite loss or side effects can be neurologic (staggering, head tilt to one side)

SIDE EFFECTS Drowsiness, weakness

CONSIDERATION

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