EVANKO, BENEDICT 205-94-27-9, a 66-year-old Spanish-speaking male was admitted with chest pressure initially on exertion, most recently at rest, for which he took two nitroglycerin tablets with good resolution and worsening lower extremity edema and a 30-pound weight gain over the past few months due to missing his medications and eating a lot of salt. On examination, he was afebrile with HR in the 60s and BP 110/100% RA. Tests performed revealed pulmonary edema on CXR. He was prescribed Acetylsalicylic Acid 81 mg PO daily, Atorvastatin 80 mg PO daily, Coreg (Carvedilol) 3.125 mg PO BID, Plavix (Clopidogrel) 75 mg PO daily, Lasix (Furosemide) 80 mg PO daily starting in the morning, Insulin 70/30 Human 50 units QAM and 35 units QPM SC, Imdur ER (Isosorbide Mononitrate (SR)) 30 mg PO daily, hold Lisinopril 10 mg PO daily if SBP < 90, Potentially serious interaction: Spironolactone 50 mg PO daily, hold if SBP < 90, Potentially serious interaction: Potassium Chloride &, Metamucil Sugar Free (Psyllium (Metamucil) Sudafed) 1 packet PO daily, KCL Immediate Release PO, Potassium Chloride Immediate Release PO, Captopril PO, Insulin Aspart Sliding Scale (subcutaneously) SC AC, If BS is < 125, then give 0 units subcutaneously, Lipitor 80, Lovenox 100 sq., ACEi started and increased to 10mg QD, NPH 18 BID (increased from home 10), 6U AC and SS, Hgb A1C 10.4 indicating need for tighter glucose control, Diuresed well with weight on DC of 82kg, Sinus with long PR interval, Cardiogenic Pulm Edema, Mild Transaminitis decreased, Alk Phos continues to be elevated at 175, Left Foot Pain, Degenerative Changes. He was started on Lasix 80 IV, Acetylsalicylic Acid 81 mg PO daily, Atorvastatin 80 mg PO daily, Coreg (Carvedilol) 3.125 mg PO BID, Plavix (Clopidogrel) 75 mg PO daily, Lasix (Furosemide) 80 mg PO daily starting in the morning, Insulin 70/30 Human 50 units QAM and 35 units QPM SC, Imdur ER (Isosorbide Mononitrate (SR)) 30 mg PO daily, Lisinopril 10 mg PO daily (hold if SBP<90), and Spironolactone 50 mg PO daily (hold if SBP<90), Potentially Serious Interaction: Potassium Chloride &, Potentially Serious Interaction: Spironolactone &, Insulin Aspart Sliding Scale (subcutaneously) SC AC, and Metamucil Sugar Free (Psyllium (Metamucil) Sugar Free) 1 packet PO daily, Potassium Chloride Immediate Release PO (ref #). He was free of chest pain since Sunday and was discharged with fluid restriction, a low-chol/low-sat fat diet, 2 gram Sodium diet, and walking as tolerated, and was advised to take all his medications as directed, adjust insulin as needed, and check his blood sugars in the morning and with meals, and keep tight control over his blood sugar. He was also scheduled for follow-up appointments with Cardiology Dr. Lelonek 714.815.2497 1-4 weeks and PCP Dr. Hoyt Shimek 556-913-5202 2 weeks.
Was the patient ever given medication for his blood sugar
and check his blood sugars in the morning and with meals, and keep tight control over his blood sugar.