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Western Carolina University Pharmacology Kathy Anemia Case Discussion

 

#1

Kathy is a 12-year-old female patient who presents to your clinic with a new diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia. What education regarding diet and supplements should you provide the patient and her parents? What other anticipatory guidance information is necessary for this patient? Discuss your plan for treatment and the clinical guidelines you would use for reference.

#2

Lilly is a 6-year-old girl who presents with a 2-week history of worsening redness, dryness, and rash to the volar aspects of the wrists and dorsum of the hands. The area is moderately pruritic. She has a history of stable asthma. On assessment, you note her rash is consistent with mild eczema. You would like to prescribe a topical corticosteroid. What potency should be considered for this patient? Include the frequency of application and length of recommended treatment. What can be done about her pruritus? Are there any OTC ointments that should be considered for this patient? Include medication and general patient education in your discussion.

Use at least one scholarly source other than your textbook to connect your response to national guidelines and evidence-based research in support of your ideas. each question must be a minimum of 2 paragraphs