A 72-year-old woman is seen by the GP due to worsening confusion. | Medibuddy
27th February 2024

A 72-year-old woman is seen by the GP due to worsening confusion.

DATE DRUG NAME DOSE ROUTE FREQUENCY Prescriber’s Signature
10/1/21 ATORVASTATIN 10MG ORAL ONCE DAILY DR
10/1/21 AMLODIPINE 10MG ORAL ONCE DAILY DR
10/1/21 OMEPRAZOLE 20MG ORAL ONCE DAILY DR
10/1/21 SALBUTAMOL 200MCG INHALE PRN DR
10/1/21 SERTRALINE 50MG ORAL ONCE DAILY DR

A 72-year-old woman is seen by the GP due to worsening confusion. On examination she has  GCS 12/15 but is neurologically intact, heart rate 98 beats per minute, blood pressure 100/75mmHg. A blood test is taken with results: Na 130 (135–145 mmol/L),  K 5.0 (3.5–5.0 mmol/L), eGFR 70 (>90 \text{ mL/min/1.73m^2)

 

Her medications are as follows:

Which 2 of her medications is the most likely cause of her presentation? 

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