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Exercise interventiоns, Mediterrаneаn diets аnd the DASH diet have been unsuccessful at helping Patient X lоse weight. Her levels оf cholesterol, glucose, and blood pressure were normal, so you rule out metabolic syndrome. Although her waist circumference is also normal, she has experienced progressive fat build-up in her lower extremities and now her legs are quite painful from inflammation. She has a form of lipedema. Which of the following diets below is known to help the body switch to fatty acid oxidation for energy and may help this patient lose fat mass in her legs?
Mrs RJ, аged 68 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 a calcium supplement and alendronic acid 70mg once a week for her osteoporosis. 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 – 45 mmol/mol (controlled) Based upon the findings the GP has decided to initiate candesartan 4mg once a day for the raised blood pressure. a) Comment and analyse the GPs decision to start treatment in the clinic, discuss what additional considerations you may have taken prior to starting therapy, and review the choice of therapy for Mrs RJ? Discuss any changes you wish to make, relating to their overall drug therapy. [4 marks] b) What cardiovascular risk factors does the patient currently have? [2 marks] c) 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. [2 marks] d) 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) (baseline 115) eGFR 45 ml/min/1.73m2 BP - 134/74 mmHg HR - 55 bpm Based upon the findings following 2 weeks of treatment comment on what action, if any, you would take based upon the findings. Discuss your rationale. [2 marks] e) & f) Two years later, Mrs RJ has a clinic blood pressure of 138/88 mmHg. Mrs RJ has remained stable on her previous medication prescribed for her blood pressure (Candesartan 4mg OD). She has been feeling tired more frequently, and the GP has taken the following bloods. A full blood count was conducted in the patient, the results were: Hb 95g/L (115 - 165g/L)MCV 72 (80 - 100 fl)MCH 23 (27 - 32 pg)WBC 6.2 (4 - 11 x10*9/L)PLT 290 (150 - 400 x10*9/L) Ferritin 9 ug/L e) What would your assessment be, based upon the findings? [2 marks]f) What treatment, in any, would you recommend? Any considerations in this patient when initiating? [2 marks]
Mrs KL, аged 68 yeаrs оld, weighing 60kg (BMI 22) presented with clаmminess, rigоrs and has been mоre confused than normal. Mrs KL is reviewed in hospital and admitted onto the intensive care unit with sepsis of unknown origin. Past Medical History: Hypertension, Hypercholesterolaemia Medication History: Amlodipine 5mg OD, Atorvastatin 20mg ON Allergies/Intolerances: NKDA The patient’s parameters and Arterial Blood Gases are below: pH 7.29 (7.35 – 7.45) pO2 11.5 (10 – 14 kPa) pCO2 5.2 (4.5 – 6.0 kPa) HCO3 19 (22 – 26 mmol/L) Base Excess -12 BP – 95/60 mmHg HR – 109 bpm Temp – 38.3oC RR – 23 bpm O2 Sats 95% a) Review Mrs KL’s arterial blood gases. Interpret the results, and rationale for current findings? [3 marks] b) What signs/findings are present that would support a diagnosis of sepsis? What other tests and investigations would you want to obtain, discuss your rationale? [4 marks] c) What is the sepsis six – explain the importance of each step [4 marks] d) Mrs KL is immediately started on Teicoplanin 400mg BD loading regime and then 400mg OD.Comment and analyse the appropriateness of the decision to prescribe teicoplanin, giving rationale for your interpretation. Suggest an alternative agent if required. [2 marks] e) What actions when considering antimicrobial stewardship would you take to ensure the antibiotic is prescribed and managed appropriately [2 marks]
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