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 a

6/19/23, 9:09 PM Topic: Week 4 Course Announcement and Assignment

https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/65879/discussion_topics/577382 1/2



Week 4 Course Announcement and Assignment Karla Turner Foster

All Sec�ons

Dear Students,

This week we will explore gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary disorders. Please take a look at the week 4 assignment case posted below. Also, a copy of the midterm exam study guide is available in week 5 and week 6 resources.

Week 4 Assignment

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.

PMH: Vitals:

HTN Temp: 98.8oF

Type II DM Wt: 202 lbs

Gout Ht: 5’8”

DVT – Caused by oral BCPs BP: 136/82

HR: 82 bpm

Current Medications: Notable Labs:

Lisinopril 10 mg daily WBC: 13,000/mm3

HCTZ 25 mg daily Total bilirubin: 0.8 mg/dL

Allopurinol 100 mg daily Direct bilirubin: 0.6 mg/dL

Multivitamin daily Alk Phos: 100 U/L

AST: 45 U/L

ALT: 30 U/L

Allergies:

Latex

6/19/23, 9:09 PM Topic: Week 4 Course Announcement and Assignment

https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/65879/discussion_topics/577382 2/2

This announcement is closed for comments

Search entries or author

Codeine

Amoxicillin

PE:

Eyes: EOMI

HENT: Normal

GI:Nondistended, minimal tenderness

Skin:Warm and dry

Neuro: Alert and Oriented

Psych:Appropriate mood

Unread  

6/19/23, 9:08 PM Week 4: Assignment

https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/65879/assignments/559043?module_item_id=1752107 1/6

Due Sunday by 10:59pm Points 100 Submitting a text entry box or a file upload Attempts 0 Allowed Attempts 2

Start Assignment

Back to Week at a Glance (https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/65879/modules/items/1752102)

(https://cdn-

media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/Canvas/Getty/1920×938/GettyLicense_495558828.jpg) 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.

PHARMACOTHERAPY FOR GASTROINTESTINAL AND HEPATOBILIARY DISORDERS

RESOURCES

6/19/23, 9:08 PM Week 4: Assignment

https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/65879/assignments/559043?module_item_id=1752107 2/6

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.

Write a 1-page paper that addresses the following:

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.

Reminder: The College of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. The Sample Paper provided at the Walden Writing Center offers an example of those required elements (available at http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/57.htm (http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/57.htm) ). All papers submitted must use this formatting.

Before submitting your final assignment, you can check your draft for authenticity. To check your draft, access the Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity. Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.

WEEKLY RESOURCES (https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/65879/modules/items/1752113)

BY DAY 7 OF WEEK 4

SUBMISSION INFORMATION

6/19/23, 9:08 PM Week 4: Assignment

https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/65879/assignments/559043?module_item_id=1752107 3/6

NURS_6521_Week4_Assignment_Rubric

1. To submit your completed assignment, save your Assignment as WK4Assgn_LastName_Firstinitial

2. Then, click on Start Assignment near the top of the page. 3. Next, click on Upload File and select Submit Assignment for review.

6/19/23, 9:08 PM Week 4: Assignment

https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/65879/assignments/559043?module_item_id=1752107 4/6

Criteria Ratings Pts

25 pts

30 pts

30 pts

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

25 to >22.25 pts Excellent

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.

22.25 to >19.75 pts Good

The response provides a basic explanation of 1-2 diagnoses for the patient, including an accurate rationale for the diagnosis that may support clinical judgment.

19.75 to >17.25 pts Fair

The response inaccurately or vaguely explains the diagnosis for the patient, including an inaccurate or vague rationale for the diagnosis that may or may not support clinical judgment.

17.25 to >0 pts Poor

The response inaccurately and vaguely explains the diagnosis for the patient, including an inaccurate and vague rationale for the diagnosis that does not support clinical judgment, or is missing.

Describe an appropriate drug therapy plan based on the patient's history, diagnosis, and drugs currently prescribed.

30 to >26.7 pts Excellent

The response accurately and completely describes in detail an appropriate drug therapy plan based on the patient's history, diagnosis, and drugs currently prescribed.

26.7 to >23.7 pts Good

The response describes a basic explanation of the appropriate drug therapy plan based on the patient's history, diagnosis, and drugs currently prescribed.

23.7 to >20.7 pts Fair

The response inaccurately or vaguely describes an appropriate drug therapy plan based on the patient's history, diagnosis, and drugs currently prescribed.

20.7 to >0 pts Poor

The response inaccurately and vaguely describes 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.

30 to >26.7 pts Excellent

The response provides an accurate, clear, and detailed justification for the recommended drug therapy plan for this patient. … The response includes specific,

26.7 to >23.7 pts Good

The response provides a basic justification for the recommended drug therapy plan for this patient. … The response includes only 1-2 examples that fully support

23.7 to >20.7 pts Fair

The response provides an inaccurate or vague justification for the recommended drug therapy plan for this patient. … The response may include examples, which may

20.7 to >0 pts Poor

The response provides an inaccurate and vague justification for the recommended drug therapy plan for this patient, or is

6/19/23, 9:08 PM Week 4: Assignment

https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/65879/assignments/559043?module_item_id=1752107 5/6

Criteria Ratings Pts

5 pts

5 pts

5 pts

accurate, and detailed examples that fully support the justification provided.

the justification provided.

inaccurately or vaguely support the justification provided.

missing. … The response does not include examples that support the justification provided, or is missing.

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.

5 to >4.45 pts Excellent Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.

4.45 to >3.95 pts Good Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time.

3.95 to >3.45 pts Fair Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time.

3.45 to >0 pts Poor Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity less than 60% of the time.

Written Expression and Formatting – English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation

5 to >4.45 pts Excellent Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors

4.45 to >3.95 pts Good Contains a few (1– 2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors

3.95 to >3.45 pts Fair Contains several (3–4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors

3.45 to >0 pts Poor Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding

Written Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format

5 to >4.45 pts Excellent Uses correct APA format with no

4.45 to >3.95 pts Good Contains a few (1– 2) APA format

3.95 to >3.45 pts Fair Contains several (3–4) APA format

3.45 to >0 pts Poor Contains many (≥ 5) APA format

6/19/23, 9:08 PM Week 4: Assignment

https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/65879/assignments/559043?module_item_id=1752107 6/6

Total Points: 100

Criteria Ratings Pts

for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, running head, parenthetical/in- text citations, and reference list.

errors errors errors errors