Assignment task: Case study should utilize at least three references (the textbook, Epocrates, or another prescribing app, a scholarly source (published within the past five years), and a clinical practice guideline).
Part I: Dawn is a 56-year-old female with a history of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). She presents with complaints of abdominal bloating and constipation, similar to when she previously had a flare of her IBS. She is not currently taking any medications or supplements for her IBS-C.
1. Any non-pharmacologic recommendations for Dawn?
2. What to prescribe for Dawn? (Rx, sig, dispense, refills). (generic names).
3. What to recommend any OTC (over-the-counter) medications?
4. What to include in patient teaching for Dawn? (List at least three things)
Part II: John is a 28-year-old male who presents with complaints of heartburn occurring at least five times per week for the past month. He tried calcium carbonate reactively for her symptoms which helped, but then his symptoms quickly returned. A breath test for H. Pylori was positive. He has no known drug allergies. He is not taking any prescription medications at this time.
1. Any non-pharmacologic recommendations for John?
2. What to prescribe for John? (Rx, sig, dispense, refills). (generic names).
3. What guidelines used to determine John's plan?
4. What to include in patient teaching to John about the medications prescribed? (List at least three things)