Describe coronary artery disease. How does it develop? What is the pathophysiological basis of how the various risk factors can lead to this disorder? Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a common cardiovascular disorder that results from the buildup of plaque in the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle. This plaque buildup, called atherosclerosis, […]
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Create a list of three differential diagnoses and explain why you would include them on your list, based on the following information: Sheila Jones, a 28-year-old female, has been diagnosed with new onset diabetes. She is severely hyperglycemic requiring intubation and aggressive intensive care management. In conjunction with being severely hyperglycemic, she is profoundly dehydrated,
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A 55-year-old male has had uncontrolled diabetes for 15 years. He is a truck driver and requires insulin. His greatest concern is his neuropathy. What is the pathophysiology … with neuropathy and uncontrolled diabetes? What are the evidence-based practice guidelines? Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the body cannot produce enough insulin or
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A 10-year-old boy comes to the ER severely dehydrated and listless. His mother states that he has been drinking 3 gallons of water a day along with urinating hourly and wetting the bed for the past week. What is your working … followed with treatment plans and laboratory considerations? The working diagnosis for the 10-year-old
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A 78-year-old female presents with fevers, altered mental status, and an elevated white blood count. She has nuchal rigidity. From what possible conditions might she be suffering? Explain your reasoning. The symptoms of a 78-year-old female presenting with fevers, altered mental status, an elevated white blood count, and nuchal rigidity are concerning for a
Differentiate between Alzheimer’s disease Parkinson’s disease and vascular dementia. Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and vascular dementia are all types of dementia, a group of neurodegenerative disorders that affect cognitive function. Each of these conditions has distinct characteristics and symptoms that differentiate them from one another. Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of
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Embolic and bleed cerebrovascular accidents are managed differently based on the causative factor for the stroke. Provide a discussion of the difference in pathophysiology of the two types of strokes. Cerebrovascular accidents, commonly referred to as strokes, are a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Strokes can be classified into two main categories:
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Explain the neurotransmitter dysfunction in a patient with schizophrenia and bipolar disorders. Include your resources in your response. Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are two psychiatric conditions that affect millions of people worldwide. Both conditions are associated with abnormalities in neurotransmitter function in the brain, which can lead to a wide range of symptoms. In this
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Explain Bell’s palsy by providing treatment options and the physiologic disorder on presentation. Bell’s palsy is a condition that affects the facial nerve, causing temporary paralysis or weakness of the muscles on one side of the face. The condition is typically characterized by sudden onset, and the symptoms may range from mild to severe. Although
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What are some of the leading theories that attempt to describe the pathophysiology underlying fibromyalgia? Which ones are best supported? Include your resources in your response. Fibromyalgia is a chronic, widespread pain disorder that affects approximately 2% to 8% of the population. Despite extensive research over the years, the underlying pathophysiology of fibromyalgia remains poorly
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