Midterm Essay Exam Kristian Earl D. Velasco HLTH 522, Professor Claudia Dempsey Liberty University In this essay, the discussion is centered on the structural dimensions—ethical influences, parameters in decision-making, and internal provocations—relating the issues of whether deception among clinicians can be regarded as plausibly sound. These matters are the motivation that plays a role in how the actuality of care is being communicated. Since the provider-patient relationship is mainly
Words: 2274 - Pages: 10
Heritage Assessment Grand Canyon University NRS 429V- Family Centered Promotion Heritage Assessment The United States has a vast number of cultures, traditions and views on health care, it is important to recognize that a particular cultures view on health is not wrong but just simply their view point on health. Since the Unites States has a large collection of cultures and races it is expected to have some of these cultures join together. In this paper we will introduce three different
Words: 1201 - Pages: 5
Diarrhea / ORT DEFINITION | SIGNS/SYMPTOMS | Most commonly due to acute infectious diarrhea (gastroenteritis) from a variety of causative organismsAntibiotics are a common cause of acute diarrhea! | Acute inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines caused by viruses, bacteria or their toxins or parasitesPresents commonly with diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and vomiting.CommunicabilityOften fecal-oral route (especially viruses)Food poisoning (especially bacteria)Day care centers, crowded
Words: 6492 - Pages: 26
Acute VS Chronic Leukemia Cancer is one of the most catastrophic and debilitating diseases known to mankind. There have been many types of cancer that have been discovered over the years. Most people that have had cancer undergo chemotherapy, radiation, or both. Acute and Chronic Leukemia are cancer of the blood or bone marrow. It is classified by an abnormal increased amount of white blood cells. Leukemia is an extended term covering a series of diseases; leukemia is subdivided into
Words: 1205 - Pages: 5
Preface A well-developed knowledge of clinical microbiology is critical for the practicing physician in any medical field. Bacteria, viruses, and protozoans have no respect for the distinction between ophthalmology, pediatrics, trauma surgery, or geriatric medicine. As a physician you will be faced daily with the concepts of microbial disease and antimicrobial therapy. Microbiology is one of the few courses where much of the "minutia" is regularly used by the practicing physician. This book attempts
Words: 117402 - Pages: 470
watering, tearing, injury/surgery to eye, glaucoma testing, vision test, glasses or contacts, medications: LH has myopia and astigmatism. She wears glasses for correction and contact lenses for aesthetics, no familial history of glaucoma, last eye exam on Sept 12, with no problems. Ears (earache or other ear pain, history of ear infections, discharge from ears, history of surgery, difficulty hearing, environmental noise
Words: 3076 - Pages: 13
Objectives: * Recognize common and potentially life-threatening postpartum complications * Postpartum Hemorrhage * Postpartum Endometritis * Peripartum Cardiomyopathy * Postpartum Thyroiditis * Postpartum Depression * Direct the initial management of the ill postpartum patient * Know the appropriate threshold for consultation with specialist Postpartum Hemorrhage * Be defined as a blood loss exceeding 500ml after delivery of the infant
Words: 5443 - Pages: 22
Patient Name: Sxxxxx Pxxxx Age: 35 Sex: MaleDOB: xx/xx/1978 CC: Mr. “SP” presents complaining of “frequent urination” and “feeling thirsty all the time”. HPI: Patient is a 35-year-old male with history of hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Patient recalls that symptoms became worst about a week ago. He noticed that he needed to take more breaks at work to use the restroom, from three to four times in his eight-hour shift to almost every hour frequency. Denies burning, hesitance, or pain
Words: 1026 - Pages: 5
watering, tearing, injury/surgery to eye, glaucoma testing, vision test, glasses or contacts, medications: LH has myopia and astigmatism. She wears glasses for correction and contact lenses for aesthetics, no familial history of glaucoma, last eye exam on Sept 12, with no problems. Ears (earache or other ear pain, history of ear infections, discharge from ears, history of surgery, difficulty hearing, environmental noise
Words: 3075 - Pages: 13
Low molecular weight heparins (LMWH) including enoxaparin are commonly used for anticoagulation as prophylaxis and treatment for deep vein thrombosis (DVT).[3] Prescribers of enoxaparin frequently monitor for common side effects, such as bleeding and thrombocytopenia, but hepatotoxicity, a less common and underreported adverse effect, may be overlooked. This report describes a case of enoxaparin-induced hepatotoxicity in a 57-year old man who was started on the drug for a DVT. Within three days of
Words: 1618 - Pages: 7
