APU SCIN360 full course [ all forums all assignments and all quizes ]

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Question
Cholesterol Levels

A bacon cheeseburger and french fries

Forum Instructions:For this assignment you must reply to this post and provide answers to the questions below, prior to 11:55 PM Eastern Time on Wednesday.

Continue to follow your classmates’ posts for the remainder of the week and post at least 2 follow-up messages to your classmates’ posts prior to 11:55 PM Eastern Time Sunday. Your follow-up posts can add additional insight to your classmates’ opinions and can challenge their opinions. Be sure to read the follow-up posts to your own posts and reply to any questions or requests for clarification.

You should conduct research on the topic of discussion and use this research to support your answers. You can use Internet articles, journals, text books, etc. In fact, I strongly recommend that you utilize the APUS Online Library for your research as they offer a plethora of reliable and pertinent research sothers’ stances………after all, we are all entitled to have our own opinions.

Don’t forget to back up your arguments with properly cited references.

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G0 points allowable (for your original post, spelling/grammar/punctuation, and properly listed citations); however, you will receive no credit for responding to another student’s post because it is after the fact and will be of little value to your classmate.

NOTE:Please note that the grading for this week’s Forum assignment is different than last week’s.

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To respond to your classmates’ posts:

Click on the post you’d like to reply to.

Click the “Reply” button to the right.

Type your message in the “Message” box, perform a spelling/grammar check, scroll down and hit the “Post Message” button.

erformance Enhancing Drugs

Many syringes sticking into a baseball

Forum Instructions:For this assignment you must reply to this post and provide answers to the questions below, prior to 11:55 PM Eastern Time on Wednesday.

Continue to follow your classmates’ posts for the remainder of the week and post at least 2 follow-up messages to your classmates’ posts prior to 11:55 PM Eastern Time Sunday. Your follow-up posts can add additional insight to your classmates’ opinions and can challenge their opinions. Be sure to read the follow-up posts to your own posts and reply to any questions or requests for clarification.

You should conduct research on the topic of discussion and use this research to support your answers. You can usussing a point that you like/agree with and/or a point that you dislike/disagree with. You also may ask your classmates additional questions or request further clarification. Again, please be sure to be respectful and professional when responding to your fellow classmates’ posts. Lastly, please note that this portion of the Forum cannot be made up, so make sure you post your responses when due. If you are away from the course for any reason, when you return, you may submit your original post and receive up to the 80 points allowable (for your original post, spelling/grammar/punctuation, and properly listed citations); however, you will receive no credit for responding to another student’s post because it is after the fact and will be of little value to your classmate.

NOTE:Please note that the grading for this week’s Forum assignment is different than last week’s.

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Submission Instructions:

Terform a spelling/grammar check, scroll down and hit the “Post Message” button.

Tattoos

A girl with a tattoo along the entirety of her arm

Forum Instructions:For this assignment you must reply to this post and provide answers to the questions below, prior to 11:55 PM Eastern Time on Wednesday.

Continue to follow your classmates’ posts for the remainder of the week and post at least 2 follow-up messages to your classmates’ posts prior to 11:55 PM Eastern Time Sunday. Your follow-up posts can add additional insight to your classmates’ opinions and can challenge their opinions. Be sure to read the follow-up posts to your own posts and reply to any questions or requests for clarification.

You should conduct research on the topic of discussion and use this research to support your answers. You can use Internet articles, journals, text books, etc. In fact, I strongly recommend that you utilize the APUS Online Library for your research as they offer a plethora of reliable and pertinent research sources. You may access the Online Library by clicking on the “Library” link on the menu bar to the left inside the electronic classroom. However, NEVER use Wikipedia for your research as anyone can alter the information on this site making it a poor source of accurate information. Be sure to list your references at the end of your post, include in-text citations where applicable, and be sure that both are in APA format.

Tattoos are extremely popular forms of self-expression, and some of the designs are very detailed and multi-colored. However, there is a possibility of infection such as hepatitis if needles are reused without proper sterilization. In addition, there is a risk that your body may react to some of the pigments used, and initiate an autoimmune reaction. Do you think that these concerns are valid, realistic and legitimate, or is the medical community overreacting to something that is simply an example of self-expression and really poses minimal health risks?Don’t forget to back up your arguments with properly cited references.

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Grading/Evaluation of this Forum: Postings will be evaluated on their quality and the degree to which the postings promote discussion with classmates. Participation on all Forums is required. Points are allocated as follows based on the original posting and replies (Total of 100 points).

A. Original Posting – Content and Analysis (55 points possible). Due by Wednesday of the assigned week. Your Forum entry should be pertinent to the subject matter and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the topics discussed with an appropriate introduction, supporting paragraphs, and conclusions. Forum entries should contain 300-500 words, excluding the references. Don’t forget that your posts should be listed in your own words. Please refer to the “Plagiarism” policy located inside the APUS classroom under the “Policy” link if you have any questions.B. Original Posting – References cited and properly listed in APA format – (10 points possible). Whenever you write a paper based on the research of someone else’s work, you must give credit to the original author. If you do not cite and document your sources carefully, you run the risk of plagiarism. In addition, when you document papers correctly, you provide others with a way to find the sources you have used. I recommend you visit the following web site (The Owl at Purdue) to learn how to properly cite your sources in the APA format:http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ .C. Spelling/Grammar/Punctuation – (15 points possible).D. Response to classmates’ posts – (20 points possible). Due by Sundayof the assigned week. You should respond to a MINIMUM of two of your classmates’ original posts such that you propagate further discussion on the topic assigned and each reply post should be no less than 100 words.Examples include discussing a point that you like/agree with and/or a point that you dislike/disagree with. You also may ask your classmates additional questions or request further clarification. Again, please be sure to be respectful and professional when responding to your fellow classmates’ posts. Lastly, please note that this portion of the Forum cannot be made up, so make sure you post your responses when due. If you are away from the course for any reason, when you return, you may submit your original post and receive up to the 80 points allowable (for your original post, spelling/grammar/punctuation, and properly listed citations); however, you will receive no credit for responding to another student’s post because it is after the fact and will be of little value to your classmate.

NOTE:Please note that the grading for this week’s Forum assignment is different than last week’s.

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Submission Instructions:

To post your original entry:

Click the “Tattoos” forum title and then “Start a New Conversation”.

Type your name as the “Title” and then type your entry into the space provided (the “Message” box).

When you are done, perform a spelling/grammar check and then scroll down and hit the “Post Message” button.

To respond to your classmates’ posts:

Click on the post you’d like to reply to.

Click the “Reply” button to the right.

Type your message in the “Message” box, perform a spelling/grammar check, scroll down and hit the “Post Message” button.

Part 1 of 1 – 100.0/ 100.0 Points

Question 1 of 20

5.0/ 5.0 Points

The ____ is often found near the center of the cell and contains the DNA.

A.A. cell membrane

B.B. cytoplasm

C.C. nucleus

D.D. ribosome

Question 2 of 20

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Which of the following is made up of a mixture of many types of molecules and is a very thin and selectively permeable?

A.A. c

Scar tissue in the skin can effectively function as if the skin was never damaged.

A. True

B. False

Question 12 of 20

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Epithelial junctions widen during vasodilation.

A. True

B. False

Question 13 of 20

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Serotonin is a mediator of inflammation that is produced from arachidonic acid.

A. True

B. False

Question 14 of 20

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Primary healing is more likely to produce scarring than secondary healing.

A. True

B. False

Question 15 of 20

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Phagocytes report to an injured area because the are attracted by a(n) _____. chemotactic agent

Question 16 of 20

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Bone dissolving cells are called _____. osteoclasts

Question 17 of 20

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_____ is required to convert an amino acid in the steps leading to collagen production. Vitamin C

Question 18 of 20

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The production of new blood vessels is called revascularization or _____. angiogenesis

Question 19 of 20

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Give a brief 1-2 sentence explanation to the question: What makes an exudate and transudate different from one another in terms of their contents?

Question 20 of 20

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Give a brief 1-2 sentence explanation to the question: What prevents overgrowth of an epithelium during healing?

Part 1 of 1 – 80.0/ 100.0 Points

Question 1 of 20

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The tunica ____ is the middle layer of a blood vessel wall.

A.A. adventitia

B.B. externa

C.C. media

D.D. intima

Question 2 of 20

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Which of the following is the serous covering of the heart wall?

A.A. epicardium

B.B. fibrous pericardium

C.C. parietal pericardium

D.D. myocardium

Question 3 of 20

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In general, arteries have walls that are _____ than the walls of veins.

A.A. thinner

B.B. the same thickness

C.C. completely different

D.D. thicker

Question 4 of 20

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Which of the following valves has two cusps and chordae tendineae?

A.A. pulmonary semilunar valve

B.B. aortic semilunar valve

C.C. tricuspid valve

D.D. bicuspid valve

Question 5 of 20

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High blood pressure involving the liver’s special blood vessels is called _____ hypertension?

A.A. portal

B.B. pulmonary

C.C. systemic

D.D. hyaline

Question 6 of 20

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Which of the following is a hypertension treatment that affects the renin-angiotensin system?

A.A. beta blockers

B.B. ACE inhibitors

C.C. calcium channel blockers

D.D. diuretics

Question 7 of 20

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The earliest stage of atherogenesis is the formation of _____.

A.A. foam cells

B.B. fibrous caps

C.C. fatty streaks

D.D. calcification

Question 8 of 20

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One type of infection of the heart muscle is called_____.

A.A. acute pericarditis

B.B. chronic pericarditis

C.C. infective endocarditis

D.D. viral myocarditis

Question 9 of 20

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Which of the following congenital heart defects involves pulmonary stenosis, as well as additional malformations?

A.A. tetralogy of Fallot

B.B. patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)

C.C. atrial septal detects (ASD)

D.D. ventricular septal detects (VSD)

Question 10 of 20

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Decreased heart function as a result of thickened ventricular walls is called _____.

A.A. primary cardiomyopathy

B.B. hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

C.C. congestive cardiomyopathy

D.D. restrictive cardiomyopathy

Question 11 of 20

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The time during which the ventricles are contracting is referred to a diastole.

A. True

B. False

Question 12 of 20

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The pacemaker of the healthy heart is the SA node.

A. True

B. False

Question 13 of 20

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High fat levels in the blood is termed familial hypercholesterolemia.

A. True

B. False

Question 14 of 20

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An abnormal blood clot is called an embolism.

A. True

B. False

Question 15 of 20

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The electrical signal for ventricular depolarization on an ECG is the _____. QRS complex

Answer Key: QRS complex

Question 16 of 20

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The _____ is the percentage of blood pumped out of a filled ventricle.

Question 17 of 20

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A nearly symmetrical focal dilation of blood vessel is called a (n) _____

Question 18 of 20

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Serous fluid trapping in the pericardial sac is called _____.

Question 19 of 20

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Give a brief 1-2 sentence explanation to the question: How can a “sore throat” lead to heart disease?

Question 20 of 20

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Give a brief 1-2 sentence explanation to the question: Explain how smoking can lead to cor pulmonale.

Part 1 of 1 – 100.0/ 100.0 Points

Question 1 of 20

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The ____ membranes surround the lungs.

A.A. pericardial

B.B. peritoneal

C.C. pleural

D.D. cutaneous

Question 2 of 20

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The ___ bronchi lead to each lung.

A.A. primary

B.B. secondary

C.C. lobar

D.D. tertiary

Question 3 of 20

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The first segment of the small intestine is called the _____.

A.A. ileum

B.B. jejunum

C.C. cecum

D.D. duodenum

Question 4 of 20

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The lining of the entire digestive system is a _____.

A.A. submucosa

B.B. synovial membrane

C.C. serous membrane

D.D. mucous

Question 5 of 20

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Which of the following is the term for a bluish skin color?

A.A. cyanosis

B.B. dyspnea

C.C. cough

D.D. hemoptysis

Question 6 of 20

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Which of the following is characterized by alveolar destruction?

A.A. chronic bronchitis

B.B. emphysema

C.C. bronchiolitis

D.D. asthma

Question 7 of 20

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Which of the following is an EXTRINSIC factor leading to restrictive lung disease?

A.A. adult respiratory distress syndrome

B.B. pneumonia

C.C. myasthenia gravis

D.

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Which of the following hormones could be related to a calcium ion imbalance?

A.A. aldosterone

B.B. parathyroid hormone

C.C. estrogen

D.D. thyroid hormone

Question 11 of 20

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The kidneys secrete the hormone erythropoietin and the enzyme renin.

A. True

B. False

Question 12 of 20

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When more ADH is being secreted, a patient’s urine appears very light in color.

A. True

B. False

Question 13 of 20

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The elimination of nitrogenous waste materials assists in maintaining the body’s acid-base balance.

A. True

B. False

Question 14 of 20

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Pyelonephritis is urinary tract infection that is contained in the bladder.

A. True

B. False

Question 15 of 20

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The _____ arterioles bring blood away from the glomerulus.

Question 16 of 20

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_____ is inflammation of the glomerulus of the kidney.

Answer Key:

Question 17 of 20

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A condition of low blood potassium levels is called _____.

Question 18 of 20

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An abnormally high blood pH is called _____.

Question 19 of 20

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Give a brief 1-2 sentence explanation to the question: How could long term acidosis lead to dysrhythmias, especially in an individual with compromised kidneys?

Question 20 of 20

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Give a brief 1-2 sentence explanation to the question: How does glomerulonephritis lead to proteinuria?

Part 1 of 1 – 100.0/ 100.0 Points

Question 1 of 20

5.0/ 5.0 Points

Which of the following hormone categories requires G-protein to activate enzymes inside a cell?

A.A. steroidal

B.B. nonsteroidal

C.C. prostaglandins

D.D. leukotrienes

Question 2 of 20

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Which gland secretes insulin?

A.A. thyroid

B.B. parathyroid

C.C. adrenal

D.D. pancreas

Question 3 of 20

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Bone density can be increased by:

A.A. eating a high-carbohydrate diet.

B.B. eating a high-protein diet.

C.C. avoiding too much sun exposure.

D.D. weight bearing exercise.

Q

For which disorder is a Pap smear often effective in early detection?

A.A. cervical cancer

B.B. cervicitis

C.C. dysmenorrheal

D.D. ovarian cancer

Question 3 of 20

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The ____ contains cerebrospinal fluid.

A.A. dura mater

B.B. pia mater

C.C. arachnoid mater

D.D. subarachnoid space

Question 4 of 20

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Which of the following procedures enables the examination of cerebrospinal fluid?

A.A. MRI

B.B. lumbar puncture

C.C. cerebral angiography

D.D. electroencephalography

Question 5 of 20

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Hemorrhage into the potential space between the dura and skull is called a _____ hematoma?

A.A. epidural

B.B. subdural

C.C. subarachnoid

D.D. cranial

Question 6 of 20

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Compression of neural tissues that displace tissues is referred to as _____ syndromes.

A.A. hemorrhage

B.B. herniation

C.C. hydrocephalus

D.D. vacuolar

Question 7 of 20

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The lowest level of consciousness is _____.

A.A. stupor

B.B. confusion

C.C. coma

D.D. inattentive

Question 8 of 20

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A type of meningomyelocele in which the cerebellum is displaced through the foramen magnum is called _____.

A.A. encephalocele

B.B. Dandy-Walker syndrome

C.C. spinal bifida occulta

D.D. Arnold-Chiari malformation

Question 9 of 20

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Question 5 of 20

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Which type of deficit is seen in lower motor neuron damage?

A.A. flaccid paralysis

B.B. spastic paralysis

C.C. hyperreflexia

D.D. Babinski sign

Question 6 of 20

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Paralysis of one side of the body is called _____.

A.A. paraplegia

B.B. hemiplegia

C.C. quadriplegia

D.D. diplegia

Question 7 of 20

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In _____, antibodies attack skeletal muscles acetylcholine receptors.

A.A. Duchenne muscular dystrophy

B.B. polymyositis

C.C. myotonia congenita

D.D. myasthenia gravis

Queeeks old, was born at the mother’s home and has not received any medical attention beyond that given by EMS during the birth.

1. Should the parents be particularly concerned with Emma’s lack of medical attention?

2. What perinatal tests should Jim and Jane inquire about?

3. Should Jim and Jane be concerned about PKU?

4. What is PKU?

5. How is PKU screened for?

6. If Emma has PKU, what is the treatment?

Case #2:

Stacey fell down and hurt her knee two days ago. Today she is at the orthopedic surgeon’s office with her knee tender and extremely swollen. The physician tells Stacey that she needs to have the fluid drained from her knee and have an injection to reduce the inflammation. The fluid he drains is watery and bloody.

1. What is the normal fluid in the knee joint?

2. What is the clinical term for the bloody fluid the physician drained?

3. How did this fluid form?

4. Which signs of inflammation is Stacey clearly showing?

5. When the physician gives the “injection to reduce the inflammation,” what is likely in the injection?

6. If the surgeon prescribes a nonselective COX inhibitor for the pain, how does it work?

7. How is a selective COX-2 inhibitor different from a nonselective COX inhibitor?

Case #3:

In September of 2006 Chris Simms, quarterback of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was rushed to the emergency room after a traumatic collision on the football field. Remarkably, Chris finished the game before going to the hospital. He presented with moderate abrasions to several areas of his body and severe upper left quadrant pain. After full workup it was determined that he had to have emergency surgery to remove his spleen. Fortunately, with modern medical advances, the spleen was removed laparoscopically. Chris lost five pints of blood prior to surgery.

1. What is the name of the surgery to remove the spleen?

2. How is laparoscopy different from normal surgery?

3. What is the classification for the type of healing the abrasions will use to heal?

4. What is the classification for the type of healing the surgical wounds will use to heal?

5. Which wound will be most likely to produce scarring, the abrasions or surgical wounds?

6. Why did Chris lose so much blood without any open wounds?

Case #4:

John, an obese 54-year-old Caucasian male, has gotten a recent yearly checkup at the doctor’s office. He was told that he has elevated blood pressure and several risk factors for atherosclerosis. His urinalysis showed glucosuria, and his LDL levels are elevated.

1. What is the technical term for elevated blood pressure?

2. What is an acceptable range for blood pressure for John?

3. What is atherosclerosis?

4. How are macrophages involved in the formation of atherosclerosis?

5. Why is the glucosuria relevant?

6. What are John’s apparent risk factors for atherosclerosis?

7. What type of pharmacologic treatment would be recommended?

8. What type of lifestyle therapy would be recommended?

Case #5:

Bill Anderson, a 60-year-old Caucasian male of normal build, presents in the emergency room with severely labored breathing. He reports progressively worsening shortness of breath over the past three days. He has been lethargic and has been just “lying around” because of the shortness of breath. The patient also has hypertension and is sweating, but without fever. Upon examining the patient’s medical history, the emergency room doctor learns that Bill has multiple myeloma and has undergone several cycles of chemotherapy, including steroid and high dose thalidomide therapy. The emergency room doctor orders a chest X-ray and echocardiography.

1. What is multiple myeloma?

2. What side effects do multiple myeloma, chemotherapy, immobility, steroids, and thalidomide have in common that could be an issue here?

3. The emergency room doctor suspects a fairly obvious problem, what condition is the doctor trying to confirm?

4. Why is the echocardiogram important?

5. How ha

5. How is rhabdomyolysis consistent with the facts in Heidi’s case?

6. Since Heidi has gotten prompt medical attention, do you expect treatment to bring about a full recovery? Why/why not?

Case #10:

Richard is a 17-year-old male with type I diabetes mellitus. Today he presented to the emergency room with abdominal pain, weakness, lethargy, and rapid, deep respirations. He reports that he can’t remember if he took his insulin shot that day. The initial thought on triage is diabetic ketoacidosis.

1. Define acidosis.

2. What classification of acidosis is diabetic ketoacidosis?

3. What is the name for the breathing patterns that Richard is having?

4. Why is Richard breathing like this?

5. What do you expect the arterial blood gas measurements to show for pH, carbon dioxide levels, and bicarbonate levels?

6. What will the treatment be for Richard?

ase Studies Weeks 5-7

Advanced Anatomy and Physiology

Name:

Student ID#:

Case Studies –Instructions: Type your answers IN RED and use your textbook and other resources such as the ones listed below to help you answer the questions.

Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy: http://www.merck.com/mmpe/index.html

MedlinePlus: Medical Dictionary: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/mplusdictionary.html

E-medicine from WebMD: http://emedicine.medscape.com/

Case #1:

A 60 year old man with long-standing type II diabetes that has been untreated with insulin is admitted t has always had Pap smears. She reports at least a dozen sexual partners and was treated for gonorrhea 6 years ago. He husband has had normal semen analysis results.

1. What are the risk factors for female infertility?

2. Which of these risk factors may be involved in this case?

3. What hormone levels would be appropriate to ascertain?

4. If the problem is a pituitary hormone imbalance, which hormone(s) might be involved?

5. If the problem is an ovarian hormone imbalance, which hormone(s) might be involved?

6. Define pelvic inflammatory disease.

7. If a pelvic exam is performed and PID is involved, what might be noticed?

8. How might laparoscopy be useful for a definitive diagnosis?

Case #7:

A 21 year old female presents to the ER complaining of lethargy, a stiff neck, and a headache. Initial examination reveals a high grade fever, sensitivity to light, and withdrawal from neck flexion. A history uncovers that she is a daycare worker and many students have been absent recently.

1. What do the symptoms suggest?

2. Is this patient at particular risk for the suggested illness?

3. What test needs to be done?

4. How is this test performed?

5. What are the two most likely microorganisms to be found with the test from question #3?

6. Does the daycare need to be notified?

Case #8:

A 68 year old African-American male is transported to the ER with rapid onset left sided weakness. He was watering his lawn when he suddenly dropped the hose and fell to the ground. His speech was slurred when EMS personnel arrived. The man has a history of high blood pressure and hypercholesterolemia. His exam shows left facial areflexia and drooping. CT scan of the head shows no hemorrhage.

1. What is the diagnosis?

2. What is the likely location of the pathology in this instance?

3. What are the risk factors for this condition?

4. What are the possible mechanisms of pathology in this case?

5. Which is the more likely mechanism of the pathology in this case?

6. What is the underlying problem in this case?

7. How did the underlying problem lead to this incident?

Case #9:

A 36 year old man is seeing his physician because he is becoming increasingly weak. He reports that the weakness progresses throughout the day. He has a desk job and can hardly keep his eyes open and head up by the end of the day. Other history is unremarkable. Cranial nerve examination shows weak facial muscles, inability to repeat movements, and bilateral ptosis. The patient’s shoulders droop with a very poor posture.

1. What is the likely diagnosis?

2. What is the pathogenesis of this disease?

3. What other deficits might present if untreated?

4. Why do the symptoms seem to worsen later in the day?

5. What other conditions should be ruled out?

6. What treatment should be sought?

Case #10:

Tim and Leanne are rushed to the hospital after a car accident. Tim was driving as the car was hit in the driver side door. He sustained a broken humerus from the direct impact. His arm was immobilized and he is resting in his room. Leanne, who was in the front passenger seat sustained a ruptured spleen and four adjacent broken ribs on the left side. Her wounds are from striking the middle console of the car. She is in the ICU with her chest wrapped.

1. What are the factors that affect wound production?

2. Which factor is the main difference causing Tim and Leanne to have such different injuries?

3. What is the mechanism that caused the rupturing of Leanne’s spleen?

4. What is the name of the condition in which several adjacent ribs is broken?

5. Due to her broken ribs, what is Leanne at risk of developing?

6. If Leanne’s lung is bruised, what other condition may develop?

Assignment Instructions

Research Paper

Assignment Instructions:

Most of you are taking this course with the intention of pursuing a career in healthcare. I always encourage my students to research the career they plan on striving for to ensure that they “know what they’re getting into”. I’ve seen plenty of students spend a lot of time and money to get an education only to discover that, for whatever reasons, they are not interested in the “9 to 5” routine of their chosen career once they graduate. Therefore, your research paper is going to be devoted to any health related career of your choice. This paper will enable to you to do the research behind the career you are considering and gain a better understanding about the job demands, rewards, etc. In addition to this research, I highly recommend that you take some “free time” to shadow a professional in the field of your choice or volunteer in the environment for which you desire to work so you can see the “real-world” pros and cons of the job. Very often, the academic prep is very different than the actual work setting/demands. Your education is the most valuable investment you can make; ensure that you make the right choice and know what you want for the long term. 🙂

You will write your paper based on literature researched about your chosen field. Research should come from scientific information on the internet and research articles at the APUS Library and you must utilize between 5 and 10 reliable and relevant academic references. Your paper should include, but not be limited to the following topics:

Name of the healthcare profession

History of the profession

How this career has developed over the years

Education and training (i.e. internships, residencies, etc)

State/National Certification or Exams required

Continuing Education required

Typical wages and benefits

Employment opportunities and future outlook of this profession

Work settings (i.e. hospitals, clinics, pharmaceutical companies, etc.)

Types of services, duties, and responsibilities of the job

Types of patients/clients served and/or types of conditions/disorders treated

Working conditions of the job

How this career is perceived by other professionals and lay people

If there are any “specialty” areas

Any other general “pros” or “cons” that you come across in your research that are pertinent to you

Your paper should be written in the THIRD PERSON taking the individual out of the writing and avoiding pronouns such as I, we, my, our (first person) and you, yours, your, us, we (second person). You should deal with facts and not opinions, thus providing citations within your paper and on your reference page. Focus on the subject itself and not on your feelings about the subject. The use of third person retains a formal tone in your writing. The use of first and second person can make a document seem more casual.

However, the only place I want you to use the first person is in the Abstract section. I’d like you to use the Abstract to write about your personal opinions about this health care field: what got you interested in this career, why did you chose to write about it, what is your desire to be involved with this profession, etc.?PLEASE NOTE that you must submit your Research Paper as a “Microsoft Word” document rather than a Word Pad, Works, etc. type of document, otherwise you will not receive credit for your work.Please review the university-wide policy on Plagiarism in your student handbook. All research papers will be submitted to a plagiarism detection website so it is imperative that your papers are your original work in your original words. Don’t forget to utilize proper APA style in-text citations for any paraphrasing and/or direct quotes utilized in your papers. Less than 10% of your paper should contain direct quotes and you should refrain from writing in the first or second person in your formal papers. Plagiarism will result in a zero for the entire assignment, as well as a formal letter to the Dean of Academic Affairs who will determine the next course of action, so make sure the work is your own.Here are some additional resources to assist you in the construction of yourResearch Paper:

Research Paper Tips and GuidelinesAPA Papers – General FormatAPA – In-Text Citations: The BasicsAPA – Reference List: Basic RulesSample APA Style Paper__________________________________________________________________________________Evaluation/Grading of this Assignment: Points are allocated as follows (Total of 100 points):A. Subject Knowledge and Content- (65 points possible). Your paper should be pertinent to the subject matter and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the subject with an appropriate abstract, introduction, supporting paragraphs, and conclusions. The paper should be 1000-1500 words (not including cover page, references, etc.). Your paper should be written in your own words using proper in-text citations where indicated. Please review the “Plagiarism” section located inside the APUS classroom under the “Syllabus” link for details. You should use a minimum of five currentand reliable sources for your research: two of which must be from credible scientific organizations. You can use Internet articles, journals, textbooks, etc. In fact, I strongly recommend that you utilize the APUS Online Library for your research as they offer a plethora of reliable and pertinent research sources. You may access the Online Library by clicking on the “Library” link on the menu bar inside the electronic classroom. However, you should NEVER use Wikipedia for your research as anyone can alter the information on this site making it a poor source of accurate information.

B. Format – (20 points possible). Your paper should utilize APA style format and contain a cover page, page headers, in-text citations, an abstract, introductory and concluding paragraphs, a main body, and a reference page. References should be cited and properly listed in APA format. Whenever you write a paper based on the research of someone else’s work, you must give credit to the original author. If you do not cite and document your sources carefully, you run the risk of plagiarism. In addition, when you document papers correctly, you provide others with a way to find the sources you have used. I recommend you visit the following web site (The Owl at Purdue) to learn how to properly cite your sources in the APA format:http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/. Your paper should be typewritten in double-spaced format using Arial or Times New Roman styles in a 12-point black font. All page margins (left, right, top, and bottom) should be set to 1 inch. See a copy of a sample of an APA formatted paper for reference: Sample APA Style Paper.C. Spelling/Grammar/Punctuation – (15 points possible). Submit a high-quality paper, free of spelling and grammatical errors; use your “Spelling and Grammar Checker” in Word AND proofread your final draft!!!

For a detailed list of rubrics for this paper, please refer to theSCIN360 Research Paper Grade Sheet.

The Research Paper will contribute 12 points, or 12%, toward the final grade which is based on 100 total possible points.

__________________________________________________________________________________Submission Instructions:1. Upload your paper for grading by clicking on the “Add Attachment” button at the bottom of the page.2. The new screen will prompt you to click the “Browse” button so you can locate the MS Word document of your paper on your computer.3. Find the file and double click on it.4. Click “Continue”.5. Double check to ensure that your paper was successfully uploaded as an attachment.

6. When you have completed this assignment, type “Completed” in the rich text editor box below and click the “Submit” button.

7. Your assignment is automatically submitted to TurnItIn with your submission.

Assignment Instructions:

According to the Centers for Disease Control, the leading causes of death in the U.S. are:Heart disease

Cancer

Stroke (cerebrovascular diseases)

Chronic lower respiratory diseases

Accidents (unintentional injuries)

Diabetes

Alzheimer’s disease

Influenza and Pneumonia

Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, and nephrosis

SepticemiaChoose one of these topics and write a 500-word essay about it. Include a description of the specific condition chosen, how it is diagnosed, treatments/cures, prognosis, and statistics.

Your paper should be written in the THIRD PERSON taking the individual out of the writing and avoiding pronouns such as I, we, my, our (first person) and you, yours, your, us, we (second person). You should deal with facts and not opinions, thus providing citations within your paper and on your reference page. Focus on the subject itself and not on your feelings about the subject. The use of third person retains a formal tone in your writing. The use of first and second person can make a document seem more casual.PLEASE NOTE that you must submit your Extra Credit Assignment as a “Microsoft Word” document rather than a Word Pad, Works, etc. type of document, otherwise you will not receive credit for your work.

Please review the university-wide policy on Plagiarism in your student handbook. All papers will be submitted to a plagiarism detection website so it is imperative that your papers are your original work in your original words. Don’t forget to utilize proper APA style in-text citations for any paraphrasing and/or direct quotes utilized in your papers. Less than 10% of your paper should contain direct quotes and you should refrain from writing in the first or second person in your formal papers. Plagiarism will result in a zero for the entire assignment, as well as a formal letter to the Dean of Academic Affairs who will determine the next course of action, so make sure the work is your own.

Here are some additional resources to assist you in the construction of your paper:Research Paper Tips and GuidelinesAPA Papers – General FormatAPA – In-Text Citations: The Basics

APA – Reference List: Basic RulesSample APA Style Paper__________________________________________________________________________________

Evaluation/Grading of this Assignment: Points are allocated as follows (Total of 100 points): A. Subject Knowledge and Content- (65 points possible). Your paper should be pertinent to the subject matter and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the subject with an appropriate introduction, supporting paragraphs, and conclusions. The paper should be at least 500 words (not including cover page, references, etc.). Your paper should be written in your own words using proper in-text citations where indicated. Pleasereview the “Plagiarism” section located inside the APUS classroom under the “Syllabus” link for details. You should use a minimum of five currentandreliable sources for your research: two of which must be from credible scientific organizations. You can use Internet articles, journals, textbooks, etc. In fact, I strongly recommend that you utilize the APUS Online Library for your research as they offer a plethora of reliable and pertinent research sources. You may access the Online Library by clicking on the “Library” link on the menu bar inside the electronic classroom. However, you should NEVER use Wikipedia for your research as anyone can alter the information on this site making it a poor source of accurate information.B. Format – (20 points possible). Your paper should utilize APA style format and contain a cover page, page headers, in-text citations, introductory and concluding paragraphs, a main body, and a reference page. References should be cited and properly listed in APA format. Whenever you write a paper based on the research of someone else’s work, you must give credit to the original author. If you do not cite and document your sources carefully, you run the risk of plagiarism. In addition, when you document papers correctly, you provide others with a way to find the sources you have used. I recommend you visit the following web site (The Owl at Purdue) to learn how to properly cite your sources in the APA format:http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/. Your paper should be typewritten in double-spaced format using Arial or Times New Roman styles in a 12-point black font. All page margins (left, right, top, and bottom) should be set to 1 inch. See a copy of a sample of an APA formatted paper for reference: Sample APA Style Paper.C.Spelling/Grammar/Punctuation – (15 points possible). Submit a high-quality paper, free of spelling and grammatical errors; use your “Spelling and Grammar Checker” in Word AND proofread your final draft!!!

The Extra Credit Assignment is worth up to 2 extra credit points toward the final grade which is based on 100 total possible points.__________________________________________________________________________________

Submission Instructions:1. Upload your paper for grading by clicking on the “Add Attachment” button at the bottom of the page.2. The new screen will prompt you to click the “Browse” button so you can locate the MS Word document of your paper on your computer.3. Find the file and double click on it.4. Click “Continue”.5. Double check to ensure that your paper was successfully uploaded as an attachment.

6. When you have completed this assignment, type “Completed” in the rich text editor box below and click the “Submit” button.

7. Your assignment is automatically submitted to TurnItIn with your submissio