Analyze the client’s current knowledge level of medications and compliance with the prescribed dosing and administration.

Max Points: 150

Details:

Interview a patient with a chronic pulmonary health condition who is on at least two medications.

In a 1,350-1,600-word paper, discuss the following:

1. Obtain a complete health history.
2. Obtain a complete medication history, including prescription and over-the-counter drugs or supplements.
3. Analyze the client’s current knowledge level of medications and compliance with the prescribed dosing and administration.
4. For each medication, identify the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, dose, route of administration, side effects, adverse reactions, any drug interactions, potential safety issues, and the impact on the client’s health status.
5. Formulate possible interventions related to lack of drug efficacy, lack of client knowledge, or client compliance issues as identified during the interview.

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