SUBJECTIVE                       VS             OBJECTIVE DATA                                    Subjective Data   What the patients TELLS you   “I feel nauseous every time I eat” OR Pt. reports…

A 46-year-old white male comes in for evaluation of his migraine headache management.  His medical history is inclusive for hypertension and a myocardial infarction at the age of 39. He was diagnosed with migraine headaches three years ago.    Current medications include Losartan 50 mg a day, verapamil SR 100 mg at bedtime,…

To successfully treat asthma, you must first classify it and then be familiar with step therapy. For this assignment and in this course, we will focus on patients 12 years and older. Complete the blanks in the following table to create an algorithm for asthma care using your textbook as well as GINA guidelines . Step Asthma…

In 275 words, share how you’re helping minority patients access healthcare and/or delivering quality care to minority communities as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Examples: -Volunteering at clinics -Participating in community blood drives -Bringing awareness to underserved neighborhoods -Assisting seniors in accessing their providers

For this assignment, read the article, ”Medical Tourism- A Growing Retail Health Strategy.”  In a 1- to 2-page paper, address the following: Are virtual and travel medical care facilities (cruise ships, hotels, etc.) beneficial or harmful to the overall state of medical tourism? What can the United States do to compete for global patients? Are…

Mr. Rivera is a 72-year-old patient with end stage COPD who is in the care of Hospice. He has a history of smoking, hypertension, obesity, and type 2 Diabetes. He is on Oxygen 2L per nasal cannula around the clock. His wife and 2 adult children help with his care. Develop a concept map for…

1. Think back on a time you were angry or upset about something at the clinical site. How did you react? 2. Describe a time when understanding someone else’s perspective helped you understand them better. 3. What motivates you when you have a job to do that you may not particularly enjoy doing?

1. Mary is a 35-year-old woman that has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Her labs today show a TSH of 20, MCV 78, MCHD 26, Ferritin 9, TIBC 418. She has a history of iron deficiency anemia for 2 months. Current medications include Kelp tablets daily, ibuprofen 400 mg daily as needed, and ethinyl estradiol/norgestrel one…

Concept Map Template   Primary Diagnosis: ___________________________________________________________   1. Describe the pathophysiology of the primary diagnosis in your own words. What are the patient’s risk factors for this diagnosis?   Pathophysiology of Primary Diagnosis   Causes   Risk Factors (genetic/ethnic/physical)   2. What are the patient’s signs and symptoms for this diagnosis? How does the…

In this exercise, you will complete a MindMap Template to gauge your understanding of this week’s content. Select one of the possible topics provided to complete your MindMap Template.   · Stroke   · Multiple sclerosis   · Transient Ischemic Attack   · Myasthenia gravis   · Headache   · Seizure disorders   · Head…