You are a pharmacist working in the cardiac ward of a hospital where Mr. Smith (48 years) was admitted to the hospital seven days ago with a diagnosis of myocardial infarction (MI). He has a history of hypertension and hyperlipidemia but no previous psychiatric history. Mr. Smith reports occasional worry about his health, especially his heart condition. He sometimes experiences restlessness, muscle tension, and difficulty falling asleep. Upon assessment, his GAD-7 score was 11 (on a scale of 0-21). He sleeps approximately eight hours in the night. Mr. Smith is asking to add a sleeping pill to his current medication list. As a pharmacist, which initial management option do you suggest for the anxiety and sleep complaints of the patient? Please answer this at your own easy words. Answer should be to the point (Specific).
You are a pharmacist working in the cardiac ward of a hospital where Mr. Smith (48 years) was admitted to the hospital seven days ago with a diagnosis of myocardial infarction (MI). He has a history of hypertension and hyperlipidemia but no previous psychiatric history. Mr. Smith reports occasional worry about his health, especially his heart condition. He sometimes experiences restlessness, muscle tension, and difficulty falling asleep. Upon assessment, his GAD-7 score was 11 (on a scale of 0-21). He sleeps approximately eight hours in the night. Mr. Smith is asking to add a sleeping pill to his current medication list. As a pharmacist, which initial management option do you suggest for the anxiety and sleep complaints of the patient?
Please answer this at your own easy words. Answer should be to the point (Specific).
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