10 Questions
What is George's medical history?
GORD and hypertension
What is the reason for Joseph's request for Voltaren tablets?
For his ankle injury
What is Nathalia's current condition?
28 weeks pregnant and not breastfeeding
What is George's current symptom?
Non-radiating back pain
What is Joseph's medical history?
Asthma and aspirin allergy
What is the pain experienced by Nathalia?
Non-radiating lower back pain
What medication is George currently taking?
Omeprazole and candesartan
What is the reason for George's current symptom?
Helping his daughter move houses
What medication is Joseph requesting?
Voltaren
What is Nathalia considering buying for her back pain?
Nurofen
Study Notes
Musculoskeletal Conditions 1: George's Back Pain
- George, 45 years old, is experiencing lower back pain after helping his daughter move houses.
- The pain does not radiate and feels stiff and aching.
- George is on omeprazole 40mg daily for GORD (gastro-oesophageal reflux disease) and candesartan 8mg daily for blood pressure.
Musculoskeletal Conditions 2: Joseph's Ankle Injury
- Joseph, 19 years old, twisted his ankle while playing football a few hours ago.
- He can walk but is experiencing pain, with no bruising or swelling.
- Joseph has asthma and uses Flixotide puffer regularly and Ventolin puffer when needed.
- He has a severe allergy to aspirin and is seeking Voltaren (diclofenac) tablets.
Musculoskeletal Conditions 3: Nathalia's Back Pain
- Nathalia, 37 years old, is experiencing lower back pain that started about a week ago.
- The pain is not radiating and she has no other symptoms.
- Nathalia is pregnant (28 weeks) but not breastfeeding, and is seeking a strong pain reliever.
- She has heard that Nurofen is good for backache and wants to buy it.
Practice case for pharmacy students on musculoskeletal conditions, specifically lower back pain. Students are provided with patient information and must respond as a pharmacist.
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