Gastrointestinal (GI) and hepatobiliary disorders affect the structure and function of the GI tract. Many of these disorders often have similar symptoms, such as abdominal pain, cramping, constipation, nausea, bloating, and fatigue. Since multiple disorders can be tied to the same symptoms, it is important for advanced practice nurses to carefully evaluate patients and prescribe a treatment that targets the cause rather than the symptom.

Once the underlying cause is identified, an appropriate drug therapy plan can be recommended based on medical history and individual patient factors. In this Assignment, you examine a case study of a patient who presents with symptoms of a possible GI/hepatobiliary disorder, and you design an appropriate drug therapy plan.

To Prepare:

• Review the case study assigned by your Instructor for this Assignment
• Reflect on the patient’s symptoms, medical history, and drugs currently prescribed.
• Think about a possible diagnosis for the patient. Consider whether the patient has a disorder related to the gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary system or whether the symptoms are the result of a disorder from another system or other factors, such as pregnancy, drugs, or a psychological disorder.
• Consider an appropriate drug therapy plan based on the patient’s history, diagnosis, and drugs currently prescribed.

BY DAY 7 OF WEEK 4:

• Explain your diagnosis for the patient, including your rationale for the diagnosis.
• Describe 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.

SOLUTION:

DC is a 46-year-old female who presents with a 24-hour history of RUQ pain.  She states the pain started about 1 hour after a large dinner she had with her family.  She has had nausea and on instance of vomiting before presentation.

Question 1

Explain your diagnosis for the patient, including your rationale for the diagnosis.

According to this information this patient has a history of abdominal pain and is likely experiencing Acute Pancreatitis. This is a condition characterized by inflammation of the pancreas and can often be triggered by overeating or drinking alcohol. The patient’s symptoms are consistent with those of acute pancreatitis, including RUQ pain, nausea, and vomiting.The most likely diagnosis for the patient is gastroenteritis, which is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines. This can be caused by a virus, such as the norovirus, which is highly contagious. gastroenteritis can also be caused by bacteria, such as E. coli, or by a protozoan, such as Giardia lamblia………………….KINDLY FIND THE BELOW PURCHASE ICON TO ACCESS THE ENTIRE SOLUTION FOR $10