Medication Interview And Review : Interview

1. During the interview, the interviewer (Dr. Noonan) was able to control the session even when the client was challenging her. Dr. Noonan continued to repeat the question "How can I help you?" when the client avoided answering Dr. Noonan about why she was seeking services from her. The interviewer also maintained patient confidentiality when the client mentioned a previous coworker that had also seen Dr. Noonan. Dr. Noonan did not give any information to the client about this previous patient and she did not give any indication that she had been this coworker's doctor in the first place.

Patient Presentation: Benjamin Fowler arrived 15 minutes late for his appointment today. He was accompanied by his sister, Paula Fowler. She joined us in the interview to assist Benjamin and to answer some questions concerning Benjamin's behavior. Benjamin is a 27-year-olds African American male. He wore a t-shirt with dress pants and tennis shoes to his interview. Benjamin looked like he had not showered recently. Benjamin had issues focusing on the questions during the interview. He also was distracted by objects in the office during the interview. Benjamin also spoke in a quick manner. Benjamin was not able to tell me what day it was or where he was.

First, the medical assistant should convert the doctor’s prescription into layman’s terms for Doris. Medication A is two teaspoons by mouth every four hours. Medication B is 2.5 milliliters by mouth three times daily (Fulcher, Fulcher, & Soto, 2012, p. 1b). Doris should be cautious of confusing her medication dosages as that could lead to possible overdose. If Doris is afraid of mixing her medications, the medical assistant should convert to the unit that Doris is more comfortable with. For example, if Doris prefers milliliters, she should take around 9.8 milliliters of medication A. Alternatively, medication B could be taken at .5 teaspoons (Fulcher, Fulcher, & Soto, 2012, p. 131). Patients taking multiple medications should have a medication

Affect was appropriate. Her behavior was also appropriate. She didn’t express any thought planning or intent towards harming herself or others in any way. She denied having any mental health diagnosis, but some medical conditions. Conversation was optimistic and future oriented. Stream of thought was without disorganization. Ms. Elliot-Noon was well oriented to place, time, and person. Her intellectual ability is probably at least in the above-average range. Her concentration and attention was slightly impaired. She had difficulty with digit span forward. She was unable to correctly repeat digit sequences more than 6 digits long. She completed all other tasks with error and difficulty. Her remote, recent, and immediate memory appeared intact. I was able to establish adequate rapport with her throughout the interview and he was able to follow

This is a complex medication visit. This is a young woman who I have treated for (lipastimea) and depression last seen a year ago. She returns now complaining of increasing depression over the past several months culminating an emergency room visit.

Recently, I completed a psychosocial assessment on a patient in the PHRM/ISS program. She was 21 years old, pregnant with her fifth child. When she initially walked in she seemed pleasant. Then, before we could get started she received a phone call. She politely asked could she step out and of course I said sure. Immediately, after she walked back in she seemed anxious and annoyed as evidence by her frowning and checking her phone every minute. Then, she would continue to say yes and not pay attention to the questions that I was asking. After a while, this began to bother me. This is because I would ask her a question and she would not answer or ask me to repeat myself. Then, she made a comment stating that “it does not matter and she was ready to go because she was upset.” At that moment, I knew that I needed to take an assertive stance.

How much knowledge do we have about the medications that we are prescribed from our physician? We don’t always as patients get to much knowledge about the medications from our doctor and we rarely ask the pharmacist about any concerns, and how many of us really have taken the time to read the description of the medications that is stapled onto the medication bag. I must confess I am not very good about that myself.

Throughout the interview, Xavier’s mother answered the majority of the questions and expressed the difficulties she faces daily while taking care of her son. She also talks about the process of receiving the diagnosis of ASD, as well as a previous diagnosis that was incorrect. Xavier’s mother first noticed something different while comparing his development, mainly his speech, to that of her nephew who was around the same age as her son. She claims that he wasn’t talking at all at the age of 1 ½ and that concerned her. Xavier’s doctor said his speech was probably delayed and suggested a speech therapist as early intervention. His mother claims that he didn’t outwardly appear Autistic to her because he wasn’t withdrawn. She also claims that

The American society has taken many steps in the positive direction to ease the pressure on local law enforcement by limiting the amount of opiates doctors prescribe to patients through a system called the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP). PDMPs allow doctors universal access to patients drug prescription history to make informed decisions on their prescription habits. However, this system only works if the doctors use the system before writing a prescription. According to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention, “Prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) continue to be among the most promising state-level interventions to improve opioid prescribing, inform clinical practice, and protect patients at risk.” When doctors

I interviewed her during one of the days of Thanksgiving break. Before meeting her, I called to make sure she was okay with an interview and that if she wasn’t comfortable with anything she can tell me. She said she was really happy to tell information about herself and that she would be comfortable to say anything. On that day, we sat together at her dining room table and I started the recording with my phone. I asked her questions and she responded with great answers. She didn’t know everything of course, but she replied the best she could. I believe the interview went really well and it felt like a really casual conversation. For the majority of the time she was very upbeat. For example, when I asked her how old she was, she

The intended use of medications is meant to improve a person’ health, it is very important the individual administering medication or self-medicating use the drugs correctly, by following the doctors’ instruction for the medication prescribed. Medication is given to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness. Medication can be very dangerous, which can potentially cause harm or even deaf if it’s not used properly.

This author was lucky enough to be able to see the workings of an outpatient pharmacy at a local hospital. There are different people who help run a pharmacy. In this small pharmacy there were two pharmacists a pharmacy tech and a receptionist.

For the assignment, I interview a pharmacy profession who works in Purdue Student Health Center as a clinical assc professor in pharm practice. This interview took place at her office in push in the afternoon of November 3rd. As being a student in the pharmacy college, I think it will be a good idea to interview a pharmacy profession to understand more information about it and gain some useful advice. Before meeting the professor, I try to get familiar with the questions and have a short talk with the professor allowing us to know more about each other.

Initially during the interview, she appeared to be tensed and abrupt in responding to the questions. On some instances, she gave vague and short answers because of frustration, so the examiner had to probe her answers some more. During the interview, there is a neutral rapport present between her and the examiner. However, there is a minimal eye contact, hand gestures, and tend to overuse the word “ahh” and “hmm”.

would start by first assessing the patients cognitive level. This will allow me to determine if the patient is able alert and orientated and able to answer appropriately. I would then focus on the patient’s cough. I would ask how long the patient has had the cough, what makes it better or worse, are there any triggers, ect. I would also ask about allergies (seasonal, dust, pollen, medications, and food). If their cough is affecting their daily life, and if they have taken any home medications for the cough. I would finish by asking about the patient’s immunization and vaccination record.