BSC 2346 A&P Case Study Module 3 Complete With Questions And Answers graded A.
BSC 2346 A&P Case Study Module 3 Complete With Questions And Answers graded A. Alyssa is a 74-year-old female patient who presents to her primary care provider for a routine physical. She states that she feels “quite healthy” and has no complaints other than mild back pain. She has a family history of various cancers, diabetes, and osteoporosis, so she knows that it is important to stay active and keep up with screenings and annual physical exams. Alyssa’s provider finds that she has lost 10 pounds since last year’s exam. She is almost a full inch shorter, as well. Alyssa’s provider suspects that she may have osteoporosis. Which other two factors would support that other diagnosis?Explain, in your own words, how Alyssa’s loss of height could be related to her possible osteoporosis diagnosisAlyssa’s provider orders a DEXA scan. Which of the following T-score outcomes would indicate a diagnosis of osteoporosis?Why might Alyssa’s provider ask her about her diet? Provide two reasons and explain how they are related to osteoporosisExplain how the body controls calcium levels in the bones and blood. Be sure to describe the roles of parathyroid hormone (PTH) and calcitonin in detailAlyssa’s doctor recommends that she increase her calcium intake. List at least five foods that have high calcium contentAlyssa does some research on risk factors for osteoporosis and comes across the term “peak bone mass.” In your own words, explain what peak bone mass means and at which age it typically occurs.Which of the following choices has NOT been shown to cause a decrease in blood calcium levels?If Alyssa does have osteoporosis, can she reverse its effects on her bone density? Explain why or why not. What is the best course of action she can take to keep her bones as healthy as possible?Kaysee is a 14-year-old athlete who was injured during a basketball game. Another player fell on the lateral aspect of her right leg as her foot was pinned in place. She was taken by ambulance to the hospital after having her lower leg splinted on the court. She is in extreme pain and every bump in the road makes the pain worse. When the ambulance arrived at the hospital, the ER physician ordered x-rays. Based on the limited information you are given, which of the following bones is most likely injured?Kaysee has always been a fairly healthy child. She has no history of any major illness. However, her physician is surprised that she has sustained two fractured bones from a relatively mild trauma. List and describe three possible underlying conditions that would increase Kaysee’s risk of fracture. (Keep her age in mind.)The time required for healing a fracture depends on all of the following except:During bone healing, osteoclasts are by far the most active bone cells.Which of the following may diminish Kaysee’s body’s ability to heal her fracture?
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alyssa is a 74 year old female patient who presents to her primary care provider for a routine physical she states that she feels “quite healthy” and has no complaints other than mild back pain she