Patrick is a 24 year old male who was playing soccer and twisted his ankle approximately 4 hours before presenting at Urgent Care. He is healthy and takes no medications on a regular basis.
The patient’s assessment is as follows:
His x-ray is negative for fracture and his examination is consistent with a moderate ankle sprain.
Answer the following questions.
1. What medication would you anticipate recommending/prescribing and why?
NOTE: It is advised for question 1, not to jump straight to opioids. start with the lowest impactful medication. Can include an oral and/or a topical. Also, please mention any other other things that can be done in addition to medication.
2. What patient education would you anticipate giving this patient relating to the medication that you chose?
NOTE: For Question 2, we are advised to be specific about the side effects of the medication(s) dosage, frequency, when should stop and how, how to take the med (for example; on a full stomach, at night, etc.). Please include patient safety education on the medication.
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