LISDEXAMFETAMINE
Application of Course Knowledge: Answer all questions/criteria with explanations and detail.
Select one drug to treat the diagnosis(es) or symptoms.
List medication class and mechanism of action for the chosen medication.
Write the prescription in prescription format.
Provide an evidence-based rationale for the selected medication using at least one scholarly reference. Textbooks may be used for additional references but are not the primary reference.
List any side effects or adverse effects associated with the medication.
Include any required diagnostic testing. State the time frame for this testing (testing is before medication initiation or q 3 months, etc.). Includes normal results range for any listed laboratory tests.
Provide a minimum of three appropriate medication-related teaching points for the client and/or family.
Diagnosis: Hypertension
Symptoms: Headache, dizziness, fatigue, shortness of breath
Medication: Lisinopril
Medication class: Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
Mechanism of action: Lisinopril works by blocking the enzyme angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE). This enzyme converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II, a hormone that causes blood vessels to constrict. By blocking ACE, lisinopril helps to relax blood vessels and lower blood pressure.
Prescription:
- Lisinopril 10 mg tablet
- Take one tablet by mouth once daily
- May be taken with or without food
- 2002;288(2):187-196. doi:10.1001/jama.288.2.187
- Lisinopril should not be used in people with a history of angioedema.
- Lisinopril can cause side effects such as dizziness, headache, and fatigue.
- Lisinopril should be taken with caution in people with kidney disease.