June 2023

History of RUQ Pain

DC is a 46-year-old female who presents with a 24-hour history of RUQ pain.  She states the pain started about 1 hour after a large dinner she had with her family.  She has had nausea and on instance of vomiting before presentation. PMH:Vitals:HTNTemp:  98.8oFType II DMWt:       202 lbsGoutHt:        5’8”DVT – […]

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Heartburn and Frequent Regurgitation of “sour” Material

A 45-year-old woman complained of heartburn and frequent regurgitation of “sour” material into her mouth. Often while sleeping, she would be awakened by a severe cough. The results of her physical examination were negative. Studies Results Routine laboratory studies Negative Barium swallow (BS), p. 941 Hiatal hernia Esophageal function studies (EFS), p. 624 Lower esophageal

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Antacid Medication

A 45-year-old woman complained of heartburn and frequent regurgitation of “sour” material into her mouth. Often while sleeping, she would be awakened by a severe cough. The results of her physical examination were negative. Studies Results Routine laboratory studies Negative Barium swallow (BS), p. 941 Hiatal hernia Esophageal function studies (EFS), p. 624 Lower esophageal

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appropriate drug therapy plan

Review the case study assigned by your Instructor for this Assignment- BELOW Reflect on the patient’s symptoms, medical history, and drugs currently prescribed. Think about a possible diagnosis for the patient. Consider whether the patient has a disorder related to the gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary system or whether the symptoms are the result of a disorder

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Physiologic Adaptations of Cardiorespiratory System

.   Explain physiologic adaptations of the cardiorespiratory system of seals to deep diving. Point out differences between seal and human physiology related to deep dives. Evaluate respiratory and cardiac function. Measure oxygen consumption and calculate the total amount of oxygen needed for dives of various durations and compare to estimated stores in the lungs, blood

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