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Wk4Assgn Case Study.docx NURS 6521 Assignment 4: Case Study Assignment Walden University NURS 6521: Advanced Pharmacology Case Study Patient HL comes into the clinic with the following sympt... oms: 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 Diagnosis There are several sources of nausea and vomiting, most often attributable to substance or medication intake, stomach disorders or metabolic disorders (Arcangelo,V.P. et.al.,2017). In this specific case study, it is important to take into account the factors that may lead to nausea, vomiting and diarrhea in patient HL. It is necessary to perform a thorough clinical history, physical evaluation, and analysis of drugs to better identify and manage the patient. However, based on the clinical records of the individual, alcohol or drug addiction is the most likely diagnosis. A detailed substance addiction screen will be administered, answering focused questions regarding the drug of choice, the date and period of last usage, and the number of medications consumed. Diarrhea, dilated eyes, goose bumps, fatigue, vomiting and stomach discomfort are all indicators of withdrawal from the U.S. (National Library of Medicine 2016. Treatment will depend on the type of drug the patient was withdrawn from for this purpose. The next aspect will be the drugs already admin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . [Show More]
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