Iron Poisoning Pharmacology Case Study History: A 13-year-old female who is 37 weeks pregnant presents to your emergency department via EMS after ingesting 70 prenatal iron tablets two hours ago in a suicide attempt. EMS reports arriving at the scene approximately one hour after ingestion and administering ipecac. The tablets contained 325 mg of ferrous […]
Lithium Poisoning Toxicology Case Study. Pharmacology case study; History: A 53 year-old-female presents to the emergency department with her neighbor who is concerned that she has been disoriented for the past week. The patient is unable to provide any history except to say that she is having mild cramping abdominal pain. The neighbor relates that […]
Gyromitra esculenta Toxicity: Clinical Presentation, Mortality, and Mechanisms This paper examines the toxicity associated with Gyromitra esculenta mushroom ingestion, focusing on clinical manifestations, mortality rates, therapeutic approaches, and the underlying mechanisms of toxicity. Signs and Symptoms of Gyromitra esculenta Toxicity Gyromitra esculenta, commonly known as the false morel, contains the toxin gyromitrin, which is metabolized […]
Case Study: Acetaminophen Overdose in a Young Adult History: A 22-year-old female presents to the emergency department with complaints of nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. The patient reports ingesting approximately 50 tablets of extra-strength acetaminophen (500 mg each) 36 hours ago in a suicide attempt. She initially felt fine but developed symptoms over the past […]
Case Study: Acute Lithium Toxicity History: A 42-year-old female with a history of bipolar disorder presents to the emergency department with confusion, tremors, and nausea. She reports taking her usual dose of lithium (900 mg daily) but admits to starting a new diuretic medication for hypertension three days ago. The patient’s family notes she has […]
Acute Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate (GHB) Intoxication: A Case Study and Analysis Case Presentation A 22-year-old male presents to the emergency department with altered mental status. His friends report he consumed an unknown quantity of a clear liquid at a nightclub approximately two hours ago. The patient is minimally responsive to verbal stimuli and exhibits periods of agitation […]
History: A 12-month-old male presents to your emergency department after ingesting a watch battery, which was left out on the counter. He has been drooling since the incident and refusing his bottle. PMH: None. Physical Examination: T: 98.6°F HR: 137 bpm RR: 32 breaths per minute BP: 100/62 mm Hg General: He is awake, alert […]
History: A 40-year-old male presents to your emergency department after falling into a vat of chromic acid. The patient arrives via EMS with a dry cough and is actively vomiting. He is complaining of chest pain and shortness of breath. PMH: Asthma. Medications: Albuterol inhaler as needed. Physical Examination: T: 98.6°F HR: 115 bpm RR: […]
Assessing and Treating Clients with Alzheimer Disease Introduction Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that profoundly impacts millions of lives worldwide. It is a neurodegenerative condition characterized by cognitive and behavioral impairment, which considerably affects social and occupational functioning. It is an irreversible, gradually worsening disease that affects the brain’s memory and thinking abilities. […]
