Problem-Based Learning Case   Initial Post   Using the Week 8 Discussion: Choice Question, choose your topic for this week’s discussion.   In your initial discussion post, focus on the following:   the pathophysiology of the chosen condition   diagnostic testing   treatments   prognosis   In addition, provide a paragraph or so regarding how, […]

Complications of Aging   Initial Post   Using the Week 7 Discussion: Choice Question, choose your topic for this week’s discussion. The topics come from Chapter 24 of your text. You may use the textbook as one reference as well as the learning materials posted within the course. However, you must also locate a scholarly […]

Problem-Based Learning Case   Initial Post   Choose one of the Case Studies from Chapter 13 using the Week 6: Case Study Choice. Please summarize the case and discuss the questions that are asked with the case study presentation. Although it is not specifically asked, make sure that you are including aspects of immobility from […]

Lymphatic System Disorders and Peripheral Vascular Disorders   Initial Post   Consider the material that was presented this week and for this discussion, introduce Peripheral Vascular or Lymphatic Disorder/Disease to your peers. Find a research article related to topics found in Chapters 10 or 11. Title your discussion with the chapter number and the topic. […]

Problem-Based Learning Case   Initial Post   Using the Week 3: Discussion Choice Question, choose your topic for this week’s discussion. The topics come from Chapters 5 and 7. Chapter 6 talks about infection and you should apply what you learned from Chapter 6 to your topic as well. You may use the textbook as […]

Genetic or Cellular Malfunction Article Critique   Consider the material that was presented this week. Find a research article related to topics found in Chapters 20, 21, or 22. Title your post with the Chapter number and the topic. For this discussion post, you should provide a strong (5-6 sentences per paragraph with citations and […]

Question 1 Henry, 64 years old, is having difficulty getting rid of a corneal infection. He asks why. How do you respond?   “Systemic antibiotics have difficulty getting to that area of the eye.”   “Because the cornea doesn’t have a blood supply, an infection can’t be fought off as usual.”   “Because the infection […]

                The most cost-e?ective screening test for determining HIV status is which of the following?                   Western blot   Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay Venereal Disease Research Laboratory test Viral load                       […]

Question 1.         The patient is seen complaining of “leaking urine when I sneeze.” Which of the following actions should the clinician take first?                                                     Order a cystometrogram […]

Question 1.         Which of the following is a crucial element of developing a   guideline?                   Creating a physician expert panel   Reviewing the literature with ratings of available evidence Conducting an external review of a guideline   Developing evidence-based tables        […]