Carlos is a 15-year-old with type 1 DM, diagnosed one year ago
Case Scenario 3: Carlos is a 15-year-old with type 1 DM, diagnosed one year ago. Carlos is interested in trying out for a soccer team. • What additional information should you know about Carlos? • Which diagnostic tests should you periodically monitor for this condition? • What anticipatory guidance and instructions will you give Carlos […]
Margaret brought in her 11-year-old daughter Sandy for her well-child exam
Margaret brought in her 11-year-old daughter Sandy for her well-child exam. Sandy has developed axillary and pubic hair and has been complaining of mild abdominal cramping off and on for 3 days. Margaret also mentions to you that she is concerned about allowing her daughter to participate in a sexuality educational course offered at school. […]
Tommy is a 2-year-old brought into the clinic for his well-child examination
Case Scenario 1: Tommy is a 2-year-old brought into the clinic for his well-child examination. His hemoglobin in the clinic is 9g/dL, his serum iron is below normal, TIBC is elevated, and his iron saturation is low. Although in remission, Tommy’s mother mentions she always worries about Tommy since he was diagnosed with infant ALL. […]
Chain of Infection for Smallpox
Discuss the chain of infection for smallpox. Is it possible for smallpox to re-emerge today? If so, what would the likely consequences be? General Instructions for the Discussion Forum Post your answer as established by your instructor on the course calendar. Your comments must be written in your own words. You can offer examples and […]
Tragic case of Gabby Petito
In 2021, the tragic case of Gabby Petito, a young woman who went missing during a cross-country trip with her fiancé Brian Laundrie, captured national attention. Bodycam footage from a police encounter showed Gabby visibly distressed, but officers seemed to focus on her fiancé, raising questions about law enforcement’s understanding of domestic violence and coercive […]