Mrs RJ, aged 58 years old, is an African-Caribbean lady who…

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Mrs RJ, аged 58 yeаrs оld, is аn African-Caribbean lady whо is attending her GP surgery fоr a general health check up. Mrs RJ has type II diabetes which had been diagnosed 6 months ago. She has been doing quite well on her diet so far, losing 3 kilograms (Kg). Mrs RJ currently weighs 84 kg and has a body mass index (BMI) of 28.4. She is hoping to lose more weight over the next few months. She takes no regular medicines. Mrs RJ has the following results taken at clinic: Serum Biochemistry Na          141         (135 – 145 mmol/L)         Albumin               40     (35 – 50g/L) K             4.1          (3.5 – 5.1 mmol/L)             ALT                         25     (5 – 40 IU/L) Ur           4.5          (2.5 – 6.7 mmol/L)             ALP                        59     (35 – 120 IU/L) Creatinine 115   (50 – 120 umol/L)          GGT                       34     (5 - 45 IU/L) [Baseline creatinine 112 - 4 months ago) eGFR     52 ml/min/1.73m2                            Bilirubin                6       (0 - 17 umol/L)   Blood Pressure (BP) – 145/94 mmHg Heart rate – 55 beats per minute HbA1c – 70 mmol/mol   Based upon the findings the GP has decided to initiate candesartan 4mg once a day for the raised blood pressure. a) Comment upon and analyse the GP’s decision to start treatment; discuss additional action you would have taken in the management of this patient based upon the current findings. When discussing medicines optimisation include assessments, investigations and name and dose of medicines to initiate. (10 marks)   b) The GP has decided to continue with the prescription for candesartan 4mg once a day. What parameters and monitoring would you suggest in relation to the medicine. (1 mark) Following the initiation of the candesartan the following bloods were taken by the GP after 2 weeks of treatment. Serum Biochemistry Na          139         (135 – 145 mmol/L)         Albumin               42     (35 – 50g/L) K             4.6          (3.5 – 5.1 mmol/L)              ALT                         29     (5 – 40 IU/L) Ur           4.5          (2.5 – 6.7 mmol/L)              ALP                        60     (35 – 120 IU/L) Creatinine 130   (50 – 120 umol/L)           GGT                       30     (5 - 45 IU/L) eGFR     45 ml/min/1.73m2                             Bilirubin                8       (0 - 17 umol/L) BP - 134/74 mmHg HR - 55 bpm   c) Based upon the findings following 2 weeks of treatment comment on what action, if any, you would take. Discuss your rationale. (2 marks) Two years later, Mrs RJ has a clinic blood pressure of 149/94 mmHg. Mrs RJ has remained stable on her previous medication prescribed for her blood pressure (candesartan 4mg OD). The GP decides to add in diltiazem extended release 120mg OD in the treatment plan. d) Comment on the appropriateness of the management plan and discuss, with your rationale, what actions you would undertake. (2 marks)

Mrs RJ, аged 58 yeаrs оld, is аn African-Caribbean lady whо is attending her GP surgery fоr a general health check up. Mrs RJ has type II diabetes which had been diagnosed 6 months ago. She has been doing quite well on her diet so far, losing 3 kilograms (Kg). Mrs RJ currently weighs 84 kg and has a body mass index (BMI) of 28.4. She is hoping to lose more weight over the next few months. She takes no regular medicines. Mrs RJ has the following results taken at clinic: Serum Biochemistry Na          141         (135 – 145 mmol/L)         Albumin               40     (35 – 50g/L) K             4.1          (3.5 – 5.1 mmol/L)             ALT                         25     (5 – 40 IU/L) Ur           4.5          (2.5 – 6.7 mmol/L)             ALP                        59     (35 – 120 IU/L) Creatinine 115   (50 – 120 umol/L)          GGT                       34     (5 - 45 IU/L) [Baseline creatinine 112 - 4 months ago) eGFR     52 ml/min/1.73m2                            Bilirubin                6       (0 - 17 umol/L)   Blood Pressure (BP) – 145/94 mmHg Heart rate – 55 beats per minute HbA1c – 70 mmol/mol   Based upon the findings the GP has decided to initiate candesartan 4mg once a day for the raised blood pressure. a) Comment upon and analyse the GP’s decision to start treatment; discuss additional action you would have taken in the management of this patient based upon the current findings. When discussing medicines optimisation include assessments, investigations and name and dose of medicines to initiate. (10 marks)   b) The GP has decided to continue with the prescription for candesartan 4mg once a day. What parameters and monitoring would you suggest in relation to the medicine. (1 mark) Following the initiation of the candesartan the following bloods were taken by the GP after 2 weeks of treatment. Serum Biochemistry Na          139         (135 – 145 mmol/L)         Albumin               42     (35 – 50g/L) K             4.6          (3.5 – 5.1 mmol/L)              ALT                         29     (5 – 40 IU/L) Ur           4.5          (2.5 – 6.7 mmol/L)              ALP                        60     (35 – 120 IU/L) Creatinine 130   (50 – 120 umol/L)           GGT                       30     (5 - 45 IU/L) eGFR     45 ml/min/1.73m2                             Bilirubin                8       (0 - 17 umol/L) BP - 134/74 mmHg HR - 55 bpm   c) Based upon the findings following 2 weeks of treatment comment on what action, if any, you would take. Discuss your rationale. (2 marks) Two years later, Mrs RJ has a clinic blood pressure of 149/94 mmHg. Mrs RJ has remained stable on her previous medication prescribed for her blood pressure (candesartan 4mg OD). The GP decides to add in diltiazem extended release 120mg OD in the treatment plan. d) Comment on the appropriateness of the management plan and discuss, with your rationale, what actions you would undertake. (2 marks)

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