Myocardial Infarction Essay

Myocardial Infarction Essay

DECISION-MAKING CASE SUMMARIES

PHARMACOLOGY #2: MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION

 

 

CASE NAME OVERVIEW MAJOR CASE DECISIONS
Derreck Bryant Derreck Bryant is a 58-year-old male who was brought to the ED by ambulance after he collapsed and was unconscious and not breathing. After CPR and defibrillation, Mr. Bryant regained consciousness but was disoriented. He complained of severe chest and left arm pain. Mr. Bryant was given aspirin and nitroglycerin. He was also administered oxygen and morphine. A 12-lead EKG indicated ST segment elevation. He was diagnosed with lateral myocardial infarction with ST segment elevation (STEMI). 1.    Selecting priority interventions

2.    Identifying contraindications for medication use

3.    Following protocols for ongoing medication administration

4.    Monitoring for side effects of medications

5.    Choosing the correct method of administration for medications

6.    Recommending appropriate treatments for clients

7.    Assessing clients before medication administration

 

Estimated Case Length:

Difficulty Level: Medium

 

Learning Objectives:

  • Prioritize nursing care for clients in need of pharmacological intervention for myocardial infarction.
  • Identify contraindications for medication therapies given to clients with a myocardial infarction.
  • Administer medications to clients experiencing myocardial infarction.
  • Monitor clients with a myocardial infarction for side effects related to medication administration.

·         Advocate for effective care of clients with myocardial infarction.

Questions Correct Answers
1. After a brief assessment and client history, you consult with the physician. What is the priority intervention for Mr. Bryant right now?  Administer tenecteplase, 50 mg IV bolus to break up the clot. The medication is a fibrinolytic agent that will help liquify the clot and result to reperfusion.
2. Which of the following medical conditions would be a contraindication for fibrinolytic therapy? Von Willebrand disease. This is because fibrinolytic treatment will elevate bleeding risk by liquifying the clot. The disease is a clotting disorder and hence administering fibrinolytic therapy in patients with clotting disorder elevates the risk of bleeding.
3. Which of the following medications that the EMTs administered should be administered again or continued to be administered in the emergency department? Select all that apply. 3.5 L/min oxygen through nasal cannula to help SpO2 above 94%

 

0.8 mg/h morphine to reduce pain level

4. What side effect of morphine do you need to monitor for closely while Mr. Bryant is in the ED? Respiratory depression
5. The physician orders administration of anticoagulants for Mr. Bryant, including unfractionated heparin and clopidogrel. Which methods of administration will you need to prepare for? IV for heparin and PO for clopidogre
6. Mr. Bryant is now on IV heparin. What test needs to be performed regularly to monitor heparin effectiveness? aPTT every 4-6 h to achieve 1.5-2 times baseline
7. Throughout treatment, you have been monitoring Mr. Bryant’s heart rhythm. One hour after Mr. Bryant arrives, he develops a dysrhythmia. What is your priority nursing intervention in this situation? Assume the physician has given contingent orders for any medications. Administration of lidocaine, 100 mg IV bolus at 25 mg/min, followed by 2 mg/min infusion in D5W.

Lidocaine is an antiarrhythmic utilized in the treatment of dysrhythmias allied to myocardial infarction.

8. You have been monitoring Mr. Bryant’s vital signs since he arrived at the ED. His latest vital signs are T 100.3°F, P 62, R 5, and BP 102/68. Mr. Bryant appears lethargic and does not respond to commands. What is your priority nursing intervention? 2 mg naloxone, IV as needed
9. What is the mechanism of action of naloxone? Opioid antagonist
10. Ninety minutes after initiation of fibrinolytic therapy, Mr. Bryant’s ST segment resolution is <50%. What should be the priority recommendation? Mr. Bryant should be recommended for percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA).
11. Upon recovery from angioplasty, Mr. Bryant’s physician orders administration of metoprolol, 50 mg PO bid. What assessments do you need to perform before administering this medication to Mr. Bryant? Select all that apply. Apical pulse

 

Blood pressure

12. What comorbidity would be a contraindication for beta blocker use? Asthma
13. It is currently 2330, and Mr. Bryant is very restless. He states that he feels tired but his anxiety about the day and his medical condition isn’t allowing him to sleep. He denies the presence of chest pain, rating his pain on a 0 on a scale of 0 to 10, even though morphine has been discontinued. Which of the following medications may benefit Mr. Bryant? Diazepam

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Use your soap note template and fill in the responses as indicated. Use the HPI to start your Soap Note for an MI patient. Medications have already been provided.

HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: The patient is a 68-year-old man who returns for recheck. He has a history of ischemic cardiac disease; he did see Dr. XYZ in February 2004 and had a thallium treadmill test. He did walk for 8 minutes. The scan showed some mild inferior wall scar and ejection fraction was well preserved. He has not had difficulty with chest pain, palpitations, orthopnea, nocturnal dyspnea, or edema.

MEDS: MEDICATIONS: Losartan 50 mg daily, gemfibrozil 600 mg twice daily, Crestor 80 mg 1/2 pill daily, aspirin 325 mg daily, vitamin E 400 units daily, and Citrucel one daily.

 

SOAP with Problem list 6609

SOAP with Problem list 6609
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeH&P
25 to >15.0 pts

Exemplary

□ Exquisitely Identifies clear health history and physical examination Differentiates between normal, variations of normal and abnormal findings

15 to >10.0 pts

Acceptable

Moderately

10 to >5.0 pts

Developing

Minimally

5 to >0 pts

Unsatisfactory

Inadequate

25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProblem List
25 pts

Acceptable

25 pts

Developing

Minimally

25 pts

Exemplary

Exquisitely Analyzes data to determine health status Develops Problem list Prioritizes health needs/problems

25 to >0 pts

Unsatisfactory

Inadequate

25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeManagement and Evaluation
25 to >15.0 pts

Exemplary

□ Exquisitely Proposes therapeutic interventions and management of health/illness status over time Identifies medications within legal authorization Identifies potential complementary/alternative therapies and appropriate counseling

15 to >10.0 pts

Acceptable

Moderately

10 to >5.0 pts

Developing

Minimally

5 to >0 pts

Unsatisfactory

Inadequate

25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization
25 to >15.0 pts

Exemplary

Exquisitely Organizes & delineates designated components of the SOAP note Presents information in a professional manner Sequences ideas to enhance meaning, overall cohesion, and readability

15 to >10.0 pts

Acceptable

Moderately

10 to >5.0 pts

Developing

Minimally

5 to >0 pts

Unsatisfactory

Inadequate

25 pts
Total Points: 100

 
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