Primary Care Illnesses

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Primary Care Illnesses

Week 8: Discussion Question – Geriatrics

Discussion Prompt

A 72-year-old female patient is brought in to the clinic by her daughter for her annual wellness exam. Her daughter reports that over the past year it seems that the patient’s memory and physical mobility have declined. The daughter requests that you test her mother for Alzheimer’s. Explain how you would assess this patient, state your top 3 differential diagnoses, and describe what your initial treatment plan would be.

Expectations

Initial Post:

  • Due: Thursday, 11:59 pm PT
  • Length: A minimum of 250 words, not including references
  • Citations: At least two high-level scholarly reference in APA from within the last 5 years . Primary Care Illnesses

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Week 6: Discussion Question – Anemia

 

Discussion Prompt

Answer one of the two questions:

  1. Which labs indicate that your patient is anemic? Explain the significance of the following values: MCH, MCV, RDW, reticulocyte count, serum ferritin, TIBC, and serum iron.
  2. Explain the difference between iron deficiency anemia, thalassemia and anemia of chronic disease. Briefly describe the treatment for one of these conditions.

Expectations

Initial Post:

  • Due: Thursday, 11:59 pm PT
  • Length: A minimum of 250 words, not including references
  • Citations: At least two high-level scholarly reference in APA from within the last 5 years

Week 7: Discussion Question – Clinical Skill: EKG or XRAY

 

Discussion Prompt

This week’s content addresses common techniques and testing that can be prescribed by the Nurse Practitioner. Please Review ONE of the following videos and post for the class what you have learned this week after reviewing.

Watch one of the following video on EKG rhythms or Chest X-ray interpretation: Primary Care Illnesses

Skillstat

This is a link for Chest xray interpretation – radiologyassistant.com and http://www.learningradiology.com/medstudents/medstudtoc.htm

Expectations

Initial Post:

  • Due: Thursday, 11:59 pm PT
  • Length: A minimum of 250 words, not including references
  • Citations: At least two high-level scholarly reference in APA from within the last 5 years