As we proceed to Module 4, we will learn to examine GI and hepatobiliary disorders. Symptoms of various gastrointestinal (GI) and hepatobiliary disorders often overlap, making diagnosis and treatment challenging. For example, symptoms such as vomiting, constipation, and bloating are non-specific and could also be the result of underlying medical history or current prescription drug use. As an advanced practice nurse, you could be responsible for providing care to a patient who may present with non-specific symptoms related to the gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary systems.
To Prepare:
Review the case studies (attachment) and answer ALL questions.
When recommending a medication, write out a complete prescription for the medication.
Use clinical practice guidelines in developing your answers. Please review all Required Learning Resources. Use the Medscape app or website and JNC 8 to complete the assignment.
Include at least three references to support each scenario and cite them in APA format. You may list all sources in alphabetical order at the end of your paper. Please include in-text citations. You do not need an introduction or conclusion paragraph.
Directions: For each of the scenarios below, answer the questions below using clinical practice guidelines where applicable. Explain the problem and explain how you would address the problem. If prescribing a new drug, write out a complete medication order just as you would if you were completing a prescription. Use at least 3 sources for each scenario and cite sources using APA format.
Week 4: Supplemental Resources
American Geriatrics Society 2023 updated AGS Beer Criteria: AMERIC~1.PDF
American College of Gastroenterology Clinical Guidelines: https://gi.org/guidelines/
ACG Clinical Guideline Diagnosis and Management.pdf
ACG_Clinical_Guideline__Nutrition_Therapy_in_the.14.pdf
Acute Pancreatitis- ACG Guideline.pdf
Celiac Disease ACG Clinical Guidelines Diagnosis and Management.pdf
Colorectal Cancer Screening Recommendations.pdf
Chronic Pancreatitis- ACG Clinical Guideline.pdf
Evaluation of Abnormal Liver ChemistriesACG Clinical Guideline.pdf
