Assignment:
In a 1000-word APA
essay – Complete all three of the following case studies: 1. Scope of
Pathophysiology, 2. Diagnostic Principles – Gastric Ulcer, and 3. Inflammation
and Healing – Fracture and Swelling. Be sure to include an introduction paragraph
and a conclusion paragraph.
Case Study #1 – Scope of Pathophysiology:
Mr. Reynolds, age 65, is slowly recovering from a
recent heart attack. He has a history of emphysema but is having more
difficulty breathing. He dislikes medications and any form of therapy.
·
Using
normal anatomy and physiology, discuss how impaired ventilation can interfere
with cardiac recovery and function.
·
Based
on the patient’s medical history and his feelings about recovery programs, in
conjunction with the patient’s need for medications and other therapies,
discuss the need for medication and participation in recovery programs and
possible strategies and the roles of other professionals in support of his
recovery from the heart attack and to manage his respiratory condition.
Case Study # 2 – Diagnostic Principles –
Gastric Ulcer:
Ms. W. is a 55-year-old patient who consulted her
physician because of recurrent epigastric pain and nausea and two recent
episodes of vomiting, in which the emesis was dark-colored and granular in
appearance. Her history includes heavy alcohol use, cigarette smoking, and
persistent headaches. She has not followed all her physician’s previous
recommendations but has been controlling her headaches by taking two aspirins
every few hours. Following tests, a bleeding gastric ulcer was diagnosed.
·
Discuss
the factors contributing to Ms. W.’s condition.
·
Discuss
synergism, antagonism, and potentiation as they apply to this case.
·
Discuss
the potential effects of increased bleeding from the ulcer.
·
Discuss
issues related to patient compliance.
Case Study #3 – Inflammation and Healing –
Fracture and Swelling:
JL, a 50-year-old woman, fell and broke the left
tibia at the ankle. She is in the emergency department, waiting for the
fracture to be immobilized. The leg hurts and she notes that the ankle is
swelling. A diagnosis of a simple fracture and sprain (damage to ligaments) is
made.
·
What
is the cause of pain and swelling? What can JL expect in the days to come as
inflammation resolves and healing begins?
·
What
is the rationale for immobilizing the fractured bone?
·
She
is told to come back to the fracture clinic in 24 hours to have her cast
checked. What could happen to the inflamed tissue if the edema increases in the
casted area?
·
She
reports feeling fatigued and anorexic and has a low-grade temperature. What is
the cause of these symptoms?
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