MAZINGO, THOMAS 281-40-01-4 was admitted for CHF and discharged on 7/14/04. The patient, a 63 year old female with a history of resistant diabetes, morbid obesity, coronary artery disease, and hypertension, presented with one week of shortness of Breath. Examination revealed a respiratory rate of 22, oxygen saturation of 98% on 2L, bibasilar crackles, decreased breath sounds, scattered wheezes, and a normal heart exam. Labs and studies were notable for cardiac enzymes negative x3, BNP marginally elevated at 191, glucose of 286, A1c elevated at 10.3, and TSH of 3.847. An elevated PTT of 64.9 of uncertain significance was also found. The patient was ruled out for ischemia and given low-salt and ADA 1800 diets. She was prescribed Tylenol (Acetaminophen) 650 mg PO Q4H PRN Headache, ECASA (Aspirin Enteric Coated) 325 mg PO QD, Colace (Docusate Sodium) 100 mg PO BID, Lasix (Furosemide) 80 mg PO BID starting today, Insulin NPH Human 110 units SC QAM, NTG 1/150 (Nitroglycerin 1/150 (0.4 mg)) 1 Tab SL Q5min x 3 PRN Chest Pain, Verapamil Sustained Release 240 mg PO BID, Flovent (Fluticasone Propionate) 220 mcg Inh BID, Diovan (Valsartan) 160 mg PO QD, Vioxx (Rofecoxib) 12.5 mg PO QD, Duoneb (Albuterol and Ipratropium Nebulizer) QID with Q2H Albuterol O/N, Lipitor (Atorvastatin) 10 mg PO QD, Prilosec (Omeprazole) 20 mg PO QD, Albuterol Nebulizer 2.5 mg Neb Q2H PRN Shortness of Breath, 3/0.5 mg Inh Q6H PRN Shortness of Breath, and Heparin 5000 SC TID for DVT prophylaxis, as well as 80 IV Lasix in the ED and put out 1200 cc. She was instructed to follow-up with Dr. Ross Ogston on Friday 6/8/04, take Lasix pills twice a day until she sees Dr. Nicoll, and call her doctor if she has fever, chills, shortness of breath, or chest pain.
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