Pharmacotherapy for Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Disorders

TOPIC: Pharmacotherapy for Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Disorders

Case study assigned.

Patient HL comes into the clinic with the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The patient has a history of drug abuse and possible Hepatitis C. HL is currently taking the following prescription drugs:

· Synthroid 100 mcg daily

· Nifedipine 30 mg daily

· Prednisone 10 mg daily

· Flagyl 500 mg TID

· Metronidazole 250 mg daily

 

Vitals: 

Temp:     98.8oF

Wt:           155 lbs

Ht:            5’7”

BP:            136/82

HR:           90 bpm  

 

PE:

Eyes: EOMI

HENT: Normal

GI: Nondistended, minimal tenderness

Skin: Warm and dry

Neuro: Alert and Oriented

Psych: Appropriate mood

1. Introduction

2. Explain your diagnosis for the patient, including your rationale for the diagnosis. What labs would you order?

3. Describe an appropriate drug therapy plan based on the patient’s history, diagnosis, and drugs currently prescribed. Discuss each of the patient’s medications. Create an updated drug therapy plan.

4. How might you evaluate specific signs and symptoms between these potential disorders and body systems? What drug therapy plans will best address these disorders for your patients?

5. Justify why you would recommend this drug therapy plan for the patient. Be specific and provide examples. Use and cite at least 4 sources for written assignments.

6. conclusions

RUBRIC FOR GRADING

Explain your diagnosis for the patient, including your rationale for the diagnosis. = The response accurately and clearly explains in detail the diagnosis for the patient, including an accurate and thorough rationale for the diagnosis that supports clinical judgment.

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescribe an appropriate drug therapy plan based on the patient's history, diagnosis, and drugs currently prescribed. = The response accurately and completely describes in detail an appropriate drug therapy plan based on the patient's history, diagnosis, and drugs currently prescribed.

Justify why you would recommend this drug therapy plan for this patient. Be specific and provide examples. = The response provides an accurate, clear, and detailed justification for the recommended drug therapy plan for this patient. ... The response includes specific, accurate, and detailed examples that fully support the justification provided.

Written Expression and Formatting - Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused--neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. = Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity .

Written Expression and Formatting - English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation. = Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.

Written Expression and Formatting - The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, running head, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list. = Uses correct APA format with no errors