Select a chief complaint from the following list and provide a list of differential diagnoses and an initial workup for the patient, including laboratory tests, imaging studies, and medications. Left lower quadrant pain Dizziness Altered mental status Dysuria Chest pain Numbness in an ipsilateral extremities Blurring vision that is sudden Cold, blue toes Thirstiness Tachycardia/Palpitations […]
Testicular cancer is common in younger men. Upon examination, you discover a hard nodule of the right testes. What are the oncogenic influences … with testicular cancer? Menopause is a natural biological process that occurs when a woman stops menstruating and can no longer bear children. The age at which menopause occurs can vary
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Menopause comes at different ages for women. What are the pathological changes causing menopause and what are the pathological changes … after menopause? Menopause is a natural biological process that occurs when a woman stops menstruating and can no longer bear children. The age at which menopause occurs can vary widely among women, with most
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Mr. Jones, a 60-year-old male, was … for his yearly physical. Upon review of his lab results, a high PSA level was seen. Having heard about the PSA test and correlation to prostate cancer, he is worried about a … of cancer. What would you tell Mr. Jones in your discussion about the lab results?
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Review the hypothalamus, pituitary, and ovarian axis, and explain the pathophysiology of PCOS. Explain the role of hormones in the development of this disorder. How does PCOS contribute to infertility? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that affects women of reproductive age. It is characterized by the presence of multiple small cysts
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Explain the difference between basal and squamous cell carcinoma of the skin. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States, with millions of cases being diagnosed each year. There are three main types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and melanoma. BCC and SCC
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Rhabdomyolysis is a rapid breakdown of muscle. Detail the pathophysiology behind rhabdomyolysis Rhabdomyolysis is a serious medical condition characterized by the rapid breakdown of skeletal muscle fibers, which can result in the release of myoglobin and other muscle proteins into the bloodstream. This condition can be caused by a variety of factors, including physical
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A child born with osteogenesis imperfecta is at risk for pathological fractures. Explain the pathophysiology of this disorder and the associated risk factors. Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetic disorder that affects the development and function of collagen, a major component of bone and other connective tissues. It is also known as brittle bone disease
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Both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis present with several of the same manifestations such as joint pain and stiffness. How can a provider differentiate between the two? Arthritis is a broad term that refers to inflammation and swelling of one or more joints, resulting in pain, stiffness, and limited range of motion. There are different types
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Ms. C is a 28-year-old Casino Floor Manager. She had gestational diabetes during her fourth pregnancy which she delivered about a year ago and during that time she was treated with NPH BID and NovoLog QID with meals. After delivery she started Metformin and then after that Pioglitazone and Sitagliptin and Glimepiride were added. She
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