Women’s and Men’s Health, Infectious Disease, and Hematologic Disorders

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MODULE 7: Women’s and Men’s Health, Infections, and Hematologic Systems, Week 9 and 10 Discussion

CASE STUDY 1

HH is a 68 yo M who has been admitted to the medical ward with community-acquired

pneumonia for the past 3 days. His PMH is significant for COPD, HTN, hyperlipidemia,

and diabetes. He remains on empiric antibiotics, which include ceftriaxone 1 g IV qday

(day 3) and azithromycin 500 mg IV qday (day 3). Since admission, his clinical status

has improved, with decreased oxygen requirements. He is not tolerating a diet at this

time with complaints of nausea and vomiting.

Ht: 5’8” Wt: 89 kg

Allergies: Penicillin (rash)

MODULE 7: Women’s and Men’s Health, Infections, and Hematologic Systems, Week 9 and 10 Discussion