Initial Post (Due at the end of Module 9): Create and post a short case study that reflects one of mature lymphoid or plasma cell malignancies covered in this module. Select any disorder that was discussed in Module 9 and provide the following information:
Relevant patient history and clinical presentation
Laboratory tests and expected values
A 55 year old male presented to the hospital with complaints of exertional fatigue , musculoskeletal pain and anorexia.on examination his vital signs are on normal limits .on physical examination he is alert ,oriented and cooperative. His is very pale and thin . His has slow gait due to musculoskeletal pain .
Past medical history : patient has history of hypertension since 6 years , which is managed with medications
Laboratory findings ;
His hemoglobin level was low 10g/dl and creatinine level is 2 mg /dl
X Ray reports show abnormal leisions of 0.5 cm to 2.5 cm
Bone marrow biopsy shows plasma cell infiltration of 10percentage
Urine analysis shows presence of calcium oxalate crystals .
Initial Post (Due at the end of Module 9): Create and post a short case study...
create a short case study that reflects a disorder of primary hemostasis and and also create a summary table comparing common anticoagulants. For the case study, create a case study. Include the following information: Relevant patient history and clinical presentation Laboratory tests and expected values Prognosis and treatment plan For the anticoagulant summary table, describe the activity of and the way each of the following can be measured: Aspirin, Unfractionated Heparin, Low Molecular Weight Heparin, Warfarin/Coumadin, and Direct Thrombin Inhibitors...
This week, students are to create a PowerPoint presentation case study of a patient with a short simple complaint. Please do not use a patient that is in for a “well check.” You may post and start responding at any time during week 14. As long as it is posted no later than day 3 of week 15. It needs to include all aspects of the H&P (See rubric). Make sure to include differential diagnosis as well as any testing...
This is the case of a 4 year old boy who presents with the recent history of vomiting blood one week after a tonsillectomy. Two years ago he bit his tongue and it bled one week. His maternal grandfather has a history of frequent bleeding problems. His mother, father, and two sisters have no bleeding problems. INITIAL LABORATORY TESTS: Hct: 30.0% WBC: 5,300 mm³ Platelet count: 395,000 mm³ Bleeding time: normal Clot retraction: good at 2 and 24 hours PT:...
Illness: Anisakiasis In your case study, provide an introduction to your patient-include name, age, social status. Describe the patient's medical history of the present illness and the chief presenting complaint(clinical presentation). Describe how you would diagnose this illness-what additional symptom would you look for, what diagnostic tests you will do, your expected findings and the subsequent treatment and prognosis. Create a list of at least four other differential diagnoses. Once you have completed your case study, under your case-study text,...
Read the case study. Then answer the questions at the end of the case study. The patient is a 60-year-old Caucasian female presenting to the emergency department with acute onset shortness of breath. Symptoms began approximately 2 days before and had progressively worsened with no associated, aggravating, or relieving factors noted. She had similar symptoms approximately 1 year ago requiring hospitalization. She uses BiPAP ventilatory support at night when sleeping. She denies fever, chills, cough, wheezing, and sputum production but...
Read the case study. Then answer the questions at the end of the case study. The patient is a 60-year-old Caucasian female presenting to the emergency department with acute onset shortness of breath. Symptoms began approximately 2 days before and had progressively worsened with no associated, aggravating, or relieving factors noted. She had similar symptoms approximately 1 year ago requiring hospitalization. She uses BiPAP ventilatory support at night when sleeping. She denies fever, chills, cough, wheezing, and sputum production but...
Read the case study. Then answer the questions at the end of the case study. The patient is a 60-year-old Caucasian female presenting to the emergency department with acute onset shortness of breath. Symptoms began approximately 2 days before and had progressively worsened with no associated, aggravating, or relieving factors noted. She had similar symptoms approximately 1 year ago requiring hospitalization. She uses BiPAP ventilatory support at night when sleeping. She denies fever, chills, cough, wheezing, and sputum production but...
Read the case study. Then answer the questions at the end of the case study. The patient is a 60-year-old Caucasian female presenting to the emergency department with acute onset shortness of breath. Symptoms began approximately 2 days before and had progressively worsened with no associated, aggravating, or relieving factors noted. She had similar symptoms approximately 1 year ago requiring hospitalization. She uses BiPAP ventilatory support at night when sleeping. She denies fever, chills, cough, wheezing, and sputum production but...
Read the case study. Then answer the questions at the end of the case study. The patient is a 60-year-old Caucasian female presenting to the emergency department with acute onset shortness of breath. Symptoms began approximately 2 days before and had progressively worsened with no associated, aggravating, or relieving factors noted. She had similar symptoms approximately 1 year ago requiring hospitalization. She uses BiPAP ventilatory support at night when sleeping. She denies fever, chills, cough, wheezing, and sputum production but...
Read the case study. Then answer the questions at the end of the case study. The patient is a 60-year-old Caucasian female presenting to the emergency department with acute onset shortness of breath. Symptoms began approximately 2 days before and had progressively worsened with no associated, aggravating, or relieving factors noted. She had similar symptoms approximately 1 year ago requiring hospitalization. She uses BiPAP ventilatory support at night when sleeping. She denies fever, chills, cough, wheezing, and sputum production but...