Week 2: COPD Case Study Part 1 of NR601

Week 2: COPD Case Study Part 1 of NR601
Purpose
Problem-based learning is amethodology designed to help students develop the reasoning process used in clinical practice through problem solvingactual patient problems in the same manner as they occur in practice.The purpose of this activity is todevelop students’ clinical reasoning skills using a case-based learning exercise. Through participation in an online discussion forum, students identify learning issues in a self-directed manner which facilitates learning for the entire group. Week 2: COPD Case Study Part 1 of NR601
Activity Learning Outcomes
Through thisdiscussion, the student will demonstrate the ability to:

Demonstrate competence in the evaluation and management of common respiratory problems(WO2.1) “¯(CO,2,3,4,5)
Distinguish between obstructive and restrictive lung disease (CO 2, 4)Develop a management plan for the case study patient based on identified primary, secondary and differential diagnoses.”¯(WO2.2) (CO 2,4)
Interpret pulmonary function test results. (WO 2.3) (CO 2, 4)

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Due Date:
Student enters initial post to part one by 11:59 p.m. MT onTuesday;responds substantively to at least one topic-related post of a peer including evidence from appropriate sourcesANDall direct faculty questions in parts onebySunday, 11:59 p.m. MT.
A 10% late penalty will be imposed for discussions posted after the deadline onTuesday 11:59pm MT, regardless of the number of days late. NOTHING will be accepted after 11:59pm MT on Sunday (i.e. student will receive an automatic 0).

Total Points Possible:50

Case Study – Part 1
Date of visit: November 20
A62year-oldCaucasianmale presents to the office withpersistentcoughand recent onset of shortness of breath. Upon furtherquestioning you discover the following subjective information regarding the chief complaint.

History of Present Illness

Onset
6 months

Location
Chest

Duration
Cough is intermittent but frequent, worse in the AM

Characteristics
Productive; whitish-yellow phlegm

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