Week 5 Discussion Part I
Table 1
Classifications of Anemias
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Complete the information. |
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Normocytic |
Microcytic |
Macrocytic |
Hemolytic Anemia |
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Description |
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Clinical Findings |
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Diagnostic Studies |
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Management |
Table 2
Differentiate Common Childhood Leukemias
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Clinical Findings: |
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Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) |
Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) |
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Occurrence |
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Management |
Table 3
Tanner Stages
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Tanner Stages |
Girls (Breast Development) |
Boys (Genital Development- testes/penis) |
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Stage I |
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Stage II |
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Stage III |
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Stage IV |
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Stage V |
Table 4
Delayed Puberty, Menarche, and Growth Spurts
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Answer the following questions. |
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How is precocious puberty defined for boys and girls? |
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What is considered delayed puberty in boys and girls? |
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What labs tests should be ordered for delayed puberty? |
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During what age ranges do growth spurts occur in boys and girls? |
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What is the average age of menarche in the United States? |
Table 5
Differentiate Types of Diabetes
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Type 1 Diabetes |
Type 2 Diabetes |
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Age of onset |
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Gender |
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Race/Ethnicity |
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Obesity |
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Family History of DM |
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Insulin Secretion |
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Insulin Sensitivity |
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Onset |
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Ketosis, DKA |
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Hypertension |
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Acanthosis nigricans |
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Polycystic ovarian syndrome |
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Islet Autoimmunity |
Table 6
Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism
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Differentiate between hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism |
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Clinical Findings |
Diagnostic Studies |
Management |
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Hypothyroidism |
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Hyperthyroidism |
Table 7
Drug Interaction with Herbal Supplements
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Please complete the table of common interactions between FDA-approved medications and herbal supplements |
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Drug Category |
Herb |
Effect of Herb on the Drug’s Action |
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Iron |
Tannin-rich herbs (e.g. caffeine containing herbs, cat’s claw, tea, uva, ursi) |
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Laxative, stimulant (e.g., bisacodyl) |
Aloe, cascara sagrada, senna, yellow dock |
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NSAIDS |
Gastric irritant herbs (e.g. caffeine, rue, uva ursi) Nettles |
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Oral contraceptives |
Licorice, St. John’s wort |
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Salicylates (e.g. aspirin) |
Herbs that alkalinize urine (e.g. uva ursi) Tamarind Ginkgo, garlic |
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Theophyline |
St. John’s wort |
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Thyroid Hormone |
Horseradish Kelp |
PART II
Select one of the following four case scenarios. Identify the prompt in the subject line of your post, for example, Case Scenario 1 – Tommy
Complete all Part II elements of the discussion:
· Each prompt has additional key questions to address in the body of your response to ensure an understanding of learning objectives.
· Use at least one scholarly source other than your textbook to connect your response to national guidelines and evidence-based research in support of your ideas.
· In your peer replies, please reply to at least two peers who chose a different case scenario – other than the one you selected. For example, if you selected Case Scenario 1, then reply to one peer who selected Case Scenario 2 and another peer who selected Case Scenario 3 or 4.
· Be prepared to answer additional questions relating to a secondary diagnosis or consideration posed by faculty.
Case Scenario 2: 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.
· What does the evidence say about providing sexuality education at school to children?
· Which approach should you take when taking a sexual history from Sandy?
· What anticipatory guidance should you give Sandy about her body changes?
· What anticipatory guidance should you give Margaret about teaching Sandy about sex?
