Select ONE of the questions listed below and create a substantive initial post. Please post the question number you chose in the title of your post. (i.e. Question 2 parent history).  As a primary care provider working in an underprivileged free clinic you realize there are some challenges and barriers in your patient population. You […]

Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Dermatologic Disorders   C.C. Sore throat, fever and sleeping more   HPI: J. W. a 16 y.o. M presented to the clinic today, he developed a sore throat which began 3 days ago.   J.W. states the pain is described as achy and sharp and is rated 5/10 in terms of intensity. […]

Pediatric Neurologic and Musculoskeletal Disorders Pain Management C.C. “My head hurts.”    NU632 Unit 10 Discussion Case    HPI: 7-year-old male presented to clinic reporting a head pain that started three days ago. Aunt, who has custody of him, is also present at visit. He denies recent falls or injuries to head. Denies visual changes, […]

GI and GU Evaluation C.C. Burning with urination, fever, N/V   HPI: 16 y.o. F presented to Clinic with grandfather for burning with urination that she began three days ago. She noticed that she was going to the bathroom more than normal. She recalls normal urinary frequency as four times daily, but for the past […]

Newborn Evaluations Please evaluate the subjective and objective information provided to you in the file below.   The first part of the discussion board is to identify all pertinent positive and negative information.   Would there be any other information you would want to obtain?   Then create a differential diagnosis list with at least […]

Oral Examinations C.C. tooth pain    NU632 Unit 7 Discussion Case    HPI: M.M. is a 5 y.o. F who present to HU clinic with her mother. Recently, M.M had presented for her 5 y.o. Well-child visit. A week later returned due to night terrors. Today presented to clinic for tooth pain, one week after […]

Clinical Evaluation C.C. F/U Hospitalization for asthma   HPI: 11 y.o. F went on camping trip with girl scout troop a couple of weeks ago. During this trip she went hiking, camping and sat around the campfire during the evening. Initially, she noticed shortness of breath and wheezing in the evening around the campfire. Unfortunately, […]

Pediatric Immunizations C.C. 15 y.o. well child visit  NU632 Unit 6 Discussion Case    HPI: A.P. a 15 y.o. F who is an established patient last seen 9 months ago for evaluation of depression but here today for 15 y.o. well-child checkup. Mother also present at well-child visit. She denies any recent concerns/complaints. Feels well […]

Mental illness affects one in five adults each year. Watch the following TED talk about understanding mental illness.   Toward a New Understanding of Mental Illness   Choose one of the following mental illnesses to research. Explain why this illness should not be considered a behavioral disorder. How can describing the illness as a brain […]

What are the risks associated with smoking marijuana? How does this compare to the risks of smoking tobacco? Based on what you have learned about the lungs and the content of this article, do you feel that it is safe to legalize marijuana use? Why or why not.