Case Study-GastrointestinalA 60 year old woman with a 10 year history of Type II diabetes presents with multiple complications including retinopathy, peripheral neuropathy and declining renal function.
She has not had the urge to eat as of recently she feels ?full? after a few bites. The incidence of nausea and feeling bloated occurs at least twice a day and even after a glass of water she feels bloated. She also complains of fatigue and not been able to keep up with daily chores.
A radiographic gastric emptying study shows a prolonged gastric emptying time.
What is the typical diagnosis and how would you ideally treat this patient. What is the mechanism via which the medication acts?What is the likely pathophysiology-discuss possible reason.
What is the class of the drug used to treat the pathophysiolog?.
Outline the mechanism of action and any possible contraindications of the drug.Instructions: Please prepare and submit a paper 3-4 pages [total] in length (not including APA format) answering the questions below. Please support your position with examples.
Maximum Points Earned Points
Provided complete answer to the question in the assignment 6
Justified ideas and responses by using appropriate examples and references from texts, Web sites, and other references. 6
Used APA 6th edition style guidelines consistently and accurately. Used correct spelling and grammar. Submitted on time. 4
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