Case Scenerio:

• 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 compliants of nausea
  and vomiting.

Ht: 5’8″ Wt: 89 kg

Allergies: Penicillin (rash)

Assignment:

• Write a 1 page decription of the patients health needs from the case scenerio above. Be specific. Then, explain the
  type of treatment regimen you would recommend for treating your patient, including the choice or
  pharmacotherapeutics you would recommend and explain why. Be sure to justify your response. Explain a patient
  education strategy you might recommend for assisting your patient with the management of their health needs. Be
  specific and provide examples.