1. Based on presenting symptoms and lab findings, what is most likely diagnosis that will be made for Mr. Y?
2. What is the anticipated pharmacologic plan for managing Mr. Y’s acute pain?  Provide a justification for the plan including a citation from a peer-reviewed source.
3. What is the anticipated pharmacologic plan for long-term management of Mr. Y’s diagnosis?  Provide a justification for the plan including a citation from a peer-reviewed source.
4. Identify the key elements of the education plan that would be appropriate for the patient about the acute and chronic pharmacologic plans you identified above.

Instructions 

• Prepare and submit a 3-4 page paper [total] in length (not including APA format).
• Answer all the questions above.
• Support your position with examples.
• Please review the rubric to ensure that your assignment meets criteria.
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