Pharmacy Practice 3: Musculoskeletal Conditions

What is George's medical history?

What is the reason for Joseph's request for Voltaren tablets?

What is Nathalia's current condition?

What is George's current symptom?

What is Joseph's medical history?

What is the pain experienced by Nathalia?

What medication is George currently taking?

What is the reason for George's current symptom?

What medication is Joseph requesting?

What is Nathalia considering buying for her back pain?

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.