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NU641 Advanced Clinical Pharmacology

Week 4 Discussion

Gastrointestinal Case Study

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Gastrointestinal Case Study

CF is a 48-year-old man who presents for evaluation of heartburn. He denies current tobacco use but has a history of one ppd for 15 years. He consumes a glass of wine nightly, more on the weekends. He has a sedentary job.

He reports a burning feeling in his chest after eating. It is worse when he eats spicy foods or tomato sauce. He is sometimes awakened at night with these symptoms. He has tried over-the-counter antacids and histamine H2 receptor antagonists (H2RAs) with partial relief. He is on no regular medications. His examination today is normal. An upper gastrointestinal (GI) X-ray series reveals gastroesophageal reflux.

What lifestyle modifications do you recommend for CF?

Describe a rational drug choice for this patient. Be specific regarding what factors you would consider. Include pharmacokinetic and dynamic considerations for the pharmacological choices made. Also consider interactions and side effects.

What counseling points about this medication do you give CF?

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Please refer to the Grading Rubric for details on how this activity will be graded.

Respond to a minimum of two peers on two separate days. Your responses should be in a well-developed paragraph (300-350 words) to each peer. Integrating an evidence-based resource that is different than the one you used for the initial post.

Respectfully agree and disagree with your peers’ responses and explain your reasoning by Including your rationales in your explanation.

The described expectations meet the passing level of 80%. Students are directed to review the Discussion Grading Rubric for criteria, which exceed expectations.