Explain your diagnosis for the patient, including your rationale for the diagnosis.
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
This week the topic is gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary disorders. Using the case posted in the announcements, explain your diagnosis, describe an appropriate drug therapy plan including doses, and justify why you would recommend this drug therapy plan.
Write a 1-page paper in APA format with 3-4 references 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.
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