Case Study Questions Ch11 & 12 *Remember when answering these questions to use scholarly resources (such as the text and maybe an article) and reference any materials you used to provide your...

Case Studies


Case Study Questions Ch11 & 12 *Remember when answering these questions to use scholarly resources (such as the text and maybe an article) and reference any materials you used to provide your answers*. Recent article from Ex: Ebsco host etc. Chapter 11: Endocrine Disease & Disorders Case Study 1 Robyn O’Donald, a young woman who makes many of her own clothes, notices that she must increase the size of the neck in her dresses and blouses. A recent photograph suggests to her that her eyes are almost bulging. She complains that she “fidgets” a lot and con- stantly feels compelled to be doing something. During the general physical examination, she reports that she has recently gained weight. Case Study Questions 1. What do these signs and symptoms suggest? 2. What diagnostic procedures might the primary care provider perform or order? 3. What additional information about Robyn would be helpful? Case Study 2 A mother calls for an appointment for her 12-year-old son, Daniel. He eats enormous amounts of food and seems to be thirsty all the time. His mother notes that Daniel seems to be going to the bathroom more fre- quently, and his soccer coach has relayed to her his concern that the boy is tired all the time. Case Study Questions 1. What endocrine dysfunction is suggested by these signs and symptoms? 2. If Daniel does have the indicated dysfunction, what are the likely treatments? 3. What might be the prognosis for Daniel Chapter 12: Cardiovascular and Lymphatic System Diseases and Disorders Case Study 1 Mary Beth Plummer calls the medical clinic where you are employed to make an appointment for her 80-year- old husband, Jim. Jim has been complaining of short- ness of breath and fatigue. Mary Beth has noticed prominent pulsations in the artery in his neck. She also reports that his ankles tend to swell. Case Study Questions 1. How soon will you set the requested appointment? Identify the reason. 2. Is age a factor in Jim’s condition? Explain. 3. What dietary restrictions, if any, might be recom- mended for Jim? Case Study 2 Vicki Gabrielli, a single woman who is active both so- cially and professionally, complains of light-headedness and palpitations. She is about 70 pounds overweight, smokes two packs of cigarettes a day, and enjoys fine dining. Case Study Questions 1. What circulatory condition might Vicki’s circumstances and symptoms suggest? What are the contributing factors? 2. What diagnostic procedures might be called for in this situation? What treatment might be indicated?