The patient was admitted for right leg pain and poor ambulation. She had a history of OA and chronic right sided hip/knee pain with ambulation. On examination, she had pain with ambulation to her right leg, hip, and achy not sharp. X-rays of the right lower extremity joints showed no abnormality, and physical therapy recommended use of a cane. To treat her pain she was given TYLENOL 650mg PO Q6HR ATC and PRN IBUPROFEN. She was maintained on her outpatient cardiovascular medications, including Lisinopril 20 mg PO qd, Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg PO qd starting today (2/4), Lipitor (Atorvastatin) 10 mg PO qd, Multivitamin Therapeutic (Therapeutic Multivi... ) 1 TAB PO QD, Calcium Carbonate (500 mg elemental Ca++) 500 mg PO TID, and Niacin/Vitamin B3 & Atorvastatin Calcium with an override for awareness of a potentially serious interaction. Blood pressure should be followed up as an outpatient and BP meds titrated as needed. She was cleared to go home with instructions to take TYLENOL at least twice daily to help improve her leg pain, seek medical attention if the leg becomes more red, swollen, or tender, or if there are any fevers or new problems with the leg, and use the cane to assist with walking. She was discharged in stable condition to her son, with instructions to follow up with Lenard Dimmitt for blood pressure, take Tylenol for pain, take Ibuprofen as needed, and call the nurse practitioner within 2 weeks for an appointment.
Is the patient currently or have they ever taken calcium carbonate (500 mg elemental ca++)
Calcium Carbonate (500 mg elemental Ca++) 500 mg PO TID,