Constructing Chart notes, Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune System

Requirements: 2 page

Constructing Chart notes, Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune System

“Medical Terminology Systems” (2017). Gylys, Barbara and Wedding, Mary Ellen. FA Davis

To construct chart notes, replace the italicized and boldfaced term in each of the two case studies with one of the listed medical terms.

Arthralgia

Erythropenia

Hemarthrosis

Hematologist

Hematomas

Hemophilia

Hemostasis

Leukocytosis

Lymphadenopathy

Splenomegaly

Mr. X, a 53 year old male, presents with complaints of feeling “poorly” and not sleeping well for the past 3 months. Upon examination, the physician notes that Mr. X’s gums are red and swollen. Also, there is evidence of (1) disease in the lymph glands under the patients left arm and on the back of his neck. Upon palpation, the physician also notes an (2) enlarged spleen. The patient’s CBC shows an (3) abnormal increase of leukocytes and a moderate (4) decrease of erythrocytes. The patient is referred to Dr. Jordan, a (5) specialist in blood disease.

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Mr. J, states that this father and uncle have (6) “bleeder’s disease. “ The patient also states that he often develops (7) large bruises under his skin even with a minimal “bump or scrape”. Today he presents with swelling and (8) pain in his joints, especially the knees. His present complaints are likely the result of (9) abnormal bleeding into the joint cavity. The physician prescribes an infusion of Mr. J.s deficient clotting factor to (10) control the bleeding.

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