Week 2: COPD Case Study Part 2 (Initial post due Thursday, faculty and peer responses due Sunday) 1212 unread replies.4848 replies. Purpose Problem-based learning is a methodology designed to help students develop the reasoning process used in clinical practice through problem solving actual patient problems in the same manner as they occur in practice. The purpose of this activity is to develop students’ clinical reasoning skills using a case-based learning exercise. Through participa...

Types of DM 1. Type 1- severe insulin deficiency resulting in reduction or absence of functioning beta cells in the pancreatic islets of Langerhans. This leads to hyperglycemia due to altered metabolism of lipids, carbs, and proteins. Initial s/s of hyperglycemia. Subjective findings- polyuria, polydipsia, nocturnal enuresis and polyphagia with paradoxical weight loss, visual changes and fatigue. Objective-dehydration(poor skin turgor and dry mucous), wt loss despite normal/increase appetite, r...

Islet cell-specific antibodies may be identified in 70-80% of people with prediabetes & those newly dx with DM1 and hyperglycemia typically develops once 80-90% of beta cells have been destroyed. In Type I diabetes, an auto-immune attack on the beta cells of the pancreas prevents the production and secretion of insulin into the blood. Thus, Type I diabetes inhibits this first step in the insulin pathway. And since it decreases the production of insulin, it's referred to as an insulin deficienc...

Which FSH value is consistent with complete cessation of ovarian function?" A. Less than 10 B. 10-25 C. 25-35 D. Greater than 40 Diabetes is one of the leading causes of which disease: A chronic lung disease B kidney failure C disability D cardiac death. Which antihypertensive medication can be used to treat hot flashes in menopause? A. Labatelol B. Clonidine However it has adverse effects such as dry mouth, drowsiness and hypotension which may make it undesirable. C. Hydrochl...

NR 601 WEEK 1 COMPREHENSIVE GERIATRIC ASSESSMENT (GRADED A+)/NR 601 WEEK 1 COMPREHENSIVE GERIATRIC ASSESSMENT (GRADED A+)/NR 601 WEEK 1 COMPREHENSIVE GERIATRIC ASSESSMENT (GRADED A+)

Question: “Which FSH value is consistent with complete cessation of ovarian function?” Question: Diabetes is one of the leading causes of which disease: Question: Which antihypertensive medication can be used to treat hot flashes in menopause? Question: What is the least diabetogenic statin? Question: Bence Jones proteins found in a urinalysis may be indicative of: Question: What is the first line medication for new type 2 diabetic? Question: Protein on a urinalysis usually has a renal...

Case Study – Part 1 Date of visit: …. A 62 year-old Caucasian male presents to the office with persistent cough and recent onset of shortness of breath. Upon further questioning you discover the following subjective information regarding the chief complaint ….. continue Requirements/Questions: Briefly and concisely summarize the history and physical (H&P) findings as if you were presenting it to your preceptor using the pertinent facts from the case. May use approved medical ab...

Case Study – Part 2 You ordered a CXR and spirometry at the previous visit and he returns today to review the results. Physical exam and symptoms are … since last visit. Vital signs at this visit are: Temp-98.3, P-68, RR-20, BP 152/90, Height 68.9in., Weight 258 pounds, O2sat 94% on RA CXR Result: No acute infiltrates or consolidations are seen. Cardiac and mediastinal silhouettes are normal. No hilar enlargement is evident. Osseous thorax is intact. Spirometry Results: … Continue ...

Case Study – Part 2 You ordered a CXR and spirometry at the previous visit and he returns today to review the results. Physical exam and symptoms are … since last visit. Vital signs at this visit are: Temp-98.3, P-68, RR-20, BP 152/90, Height 68.9in., Weight 258 pounds, O2sat 94% on RA CXR Result: No acute infiltrates or consolidations are seen. Cardiac and mediastinal silhouettes are normal. No hilar enlargement is evident. Osseous thorax is intact. Spirometry Results: … Continue ...

(NR 601 Final Exam) Question: “Which FSH value is consistent with complete cessation of ovarian function?” Question: Diabetes is one of the leading causes of which disease: Question: Which antihypertensive medication can be used to treat hot flashes in menopause? Question: What is the least diabetogenic statin? Question: Bence Jones proteins found in a urinalysis may be indicative of: Question: What is the first line medication for new type 2 diabetic? Question: Protein on a urinalysi...