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For the Week 5 Discussion board you will need to: 1) Read the following case study...
List two possible pathologies that could be causing the patients signs and symptoms (this is called a differential diagnosis list) 3) Explain what test or tests should be preformed on the patient in order to determine which pathology is the proper diagnosis 4) Pick one of the possible pathologies that you listed and describe what the treatment and prognosis would be Case Study - Week 5 A 62 year old female presents with joint pain and swelling that started 2...
1) Read the following case study 2) List two possible pathologies that could be causing the patients signs and symptoms (this is called a differential diagnosis list) 3) Explain what test or tests should be preformed on the patient in order to determine which pathology is the proper diagnosis 4) Pick one of the possible pathologies that you listed and describe what the treatment and prognosis would be Case Study - Week 7 A 57 year old male presents with...
1) Read the following case study 2) List two possible pathologies that could be causing the patients signs and symptoms (this is called a differential diagnosis list) 3) Explain what test or tests should be preformed on the patient in order to determine which pathology is the proper diagnosis 4) Pick one of the possible pathologies that you listed and describe what the treatment and prognosis would be Case Study -Week 7 A 57 year old male presents with a...
Case Study 2 JL, a 50-year-old woman, fell and broke the left tibia at the ankle. She is in the emergency department, waiting for the fracture to be immobilized. The leg hurts and she notes that the ankle is swelling. A diagnosis of a simple fracture and sprain (damage to ligaments) is made. 1. What is the cause of pain and swelling? What can JL expect in the days to come as inflammation resolves and healing begins? 2. What is...
Case study 2 Adam and his wife Brenda are organic farmers. They live in northern California and believe in a natural life style, free of pesticides, processed foods and they do not believe in vaccinations or un-natural medications. They have 4 healthy happy children. But lately their younger son Billy, who is 7 years old has not been feeling well. About a month ago he had a sore throat and slight fever, which subsided in a day or two. He...
Case study 2 Adam and his wife Brenda are organic farmers. They live in northern California and believe in a natural life style, free of pesticides, processed foods and they do not believe in vaccinations or un-natural medications. They have 4 healthy happy children. But lately their younger son Billy, who is 7 years old has not been feeling well. About a month ago he had a sore throat and slight fever, which subsided in a day or two. He...
5. Appraise heuea Lymphatic Disease Case Study Ms. Y. is a 31-year-old female who reported to her physician that she has recently lost weight, always seems tired, and has experienced night sweats. A few months ago she had noticed a small firm lump on her neck that was painless and not tender, so she ignored it. Closer physical examination revealed swelling of several lymph nodes in the neck and throat region. A blood test indicated a decreased lymphocyte count and...
Measles Case Study Ms. R, a 25-year-old health care worker from Chicago, volunteered for work in Haiti with her church group following the earthquake. She observed a high incidence of measles in infants in the tent cities set up for survivors Discussion Questions 1. Identify factors that would promote the transmission of measles in this case. 2. For each factor, suggest at least one preventive measure that could be undertaken. 3. Appraise if Ms. R at risk for measles. Support...
Lab 10:"Case Study"- Multisystem approach A 5 year old, female, presents to the emergency room with LOC. Her parents state that she has always been an active child; however, recently she has become increasingly fatigued. They also state that she has been drinking a lot of water and going to the bathroom very frequently. Upon evaluation of the patient you notice that her breath has a fruity smell. 1.) What is the disorder? (Be specific) 2.) What area is dysfunctional?...
Chapter 11: Lymphatic System Disorders Case Studies Case Study 1 Ms. Y is a 31-year-old woman who reported to her physician that she has recently lost weight, always seems tired, and has experienced night sweats. A few months ago, she had noticed a small firm lump on her neck that was painless and not tender, so she ignored it. Closer physical examination revealed a swelling of several lymph nodes in the neck and throat region. A blood test indicated a...