Hypothyroidism The condition of hypothyroidism is caused by a thyroid gland that does not produce the proper amount of certain important hormones. Pathophysiology: The gland is located in the center of the neck and is described by WebMD (2012) as Continue Reading...
Review of History and Physical Findings The client is a 56-year-old Caucasian female who presents with complaints of fatigue that reportedly began 2 to 3 months prior to her visit. She reports that the fatigue is generalized and constant in duration, Continue Reading...
HYPOTHYROIDISM Medical Condition Diagnosis The symptoms that the patient in question presents are hair changes, weight gain, and fatigue. On the basis of the symptoms presented, my primary diagnosis in as far as this 34-year-old female patient is con Continue Reading...
Hypothyroidism Pathophysiology of the disease development The thyroid, a gland located in the front of the neck, plays a critical role in the body's endocrine system, specifically in regards to cellular metabolism-i.e. how cells use energy (NLM, 20 Continue Reading...
In addition, she must engage regular thyroid function checkups to ensure that the standard regimen of treatment for this condition remains effective. In this case, the hormone replacement therapy that is the traditional method of treatment is one wh Continue Reading...
Hypothyroidism is a fairly common disorder that patients are diagnosed with and it can have wide ranging effects. While hyperthyroidism is when the thyroid is excreting too much into the bloodstream, hypothyroidism is the opposite. If untreated, the Continue Reading...
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding and Issues Reproductive Tract Diseases for human females are typically focused in the upper reproductive tract or the lower reproductive tract. The upper tract includes the fallopian tubes, ovary and uterus, while the lower Continue Reading...
This system results in stable blood concentrations of the hormones that are regulated by the pituitary gland (Reiser and Kemp, p.1). This complex system of self-regulation means that there are multiple opportunities for the glands to stop working p Continue Reading...
Her clothes will be chosen by her if she is able that day and she will receive assistance getting dressed. Her hair and make up will be applied before the breakfast hour. She will then be escorted to the dining room where she will receive her medic Continue Reading...
(Sims & Haggerty, Description section, 2006, ¶ 2). A Palpable Goiter's Presence The journal article, "Hyperthyroidism" (N.d.), explains that a goiter denotes the enlargement of the thyroid gland. The majority of individuals with a goiter Continue Reading...
Subjective Reason for visit by patient A female patient aged 48 years old reports to the outpatient clinic that she suffers from persistent fatigue. She says that the problem has persisted for several months. She further says that she also feels depr Continue Reading...
Hypertension Essential hypertension or primary hypertension is a highly complex disorder. There are various factors modulating BP or blood pressure in order for adequate tissue perfusion to occur. These include: Vascular reactivity Vascular calib Continue Reading...
Hashimoto Thyroiditis ACRONYMS TSH Thyroid Stimulating Hormone T3 Triiodothyronine T4 Thyroxine Hashimoto Thyroiditis The condition, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, is named after Hakaru Hashimoto, a Japanese scientist, who uncovered the disease in th Continue Reading...
Myxedema is a potentially deadly endocrine regulation disease that usually arises in connection with pre-existing hypothyroidism, when the normal homeostatic mechanisms for responding to hypothyroidism are overwhelmed. It occurs most often in elderly Continue Reading...
Essay Topic Examples 1. The Impact of Hypothyroidism on Metabolic Function: Explore how an underactive thyroid gland can result in hypothyroidism, leading to a slowing down of metabolic processes. Discuss the physiological mec Continue Reading...
Synthroid, Drug Profile SYNTHROID® (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP) is an important drug, used to treat hypothyroidism. Synthroid has been extensively studied for over 42 years. It is the most widely prescribed thyroid medicine in the United Continue Reading...
Pharmacology Case StudiesScenario 1: Mary\\\'s Hypothyroidism ManagementProblem DescriptionMary, aged 35, has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, as evidenced by an elevated Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) level of 20. Alongside, she suffers from i Continue Reading...
Hashimoto's disease, also known as Hashimoto's thyroiditis, is an autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid gland, a small gland at the base of the neck below the Adam's apple (Paparodis & Imam, 2020). It is characterized by the immune system mist Continue Reading...
Essay Topic Examples 1.Thyroid Disorders and Mental Health: Explore how thyroid imbalances can influence mood, cognitive functions, and mental health disorders like depression and anxiety. 2.Thyroid Effects on Pregnancy: &nb Continue Reading...
Psychopharmacology Case Study Possible etiologies Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). GAD or as it is known in full generalized anxiety disorder is a widespread anxiety complication that is characterized by worrying chronically, tension and nervou Continue Reading...
Psychopharmacology Possible etiologies Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) GAD or as it is known in full generalized anxiety disorder is a widespread anxiety complication that is characterized by worrying chronically, tension and nervousness. This Continue Reading...
Once a patient is being treated for hyperthyroidism, his or her health professional will usually test TSH and thyroid hormones several times each year to evaluate how well the patient is responding to treatment and to check for a worsening of the c Continue Reading...
Essay Topic Examples 1. The Role of Personalized Medicine in Creating Effective Treatment Plans: Explore how the integration of personalized medicine, including genetic profiling, can lead to more targeted and effective treat Continue Reading...
Geriatric The author of this report has been asked to review the results and history of a woman who has come for treatment. She is a woman with Irish descent and there are some fairly disturbing signs that can be seen through her medical history, he Continue Reading...
Maternity Nursing, Labor & Delivery / Newborn Labor and Delivery Terms Para: Para refers to the number of live births a woman has had (it might be a stillbirth, or twins, or even triplets) past the 20-week gestation period (Zimmerman, p. 116). Continue Reading...
Week 3 Psychiatric ScreeningDepression and anxiety are the most common psychiatric problems affecting patients in primary care. Data from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) places the prevalence of depression among American adults at 7.8 Continue Reading...
PID, Amenorrhea, and PCOS An 18-year-old female presents to the clinic for evaluation of amenorrhea. She complains of having irregular menstruation cycles that started since menarche at age 13. While she lives with both parents, the patient express Continue Reading...
Introduction Patient displays symptoms of acute schizophrenia that requires use of anxiolytics, antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and antipsychotics, specifically neuroleptics. Use of two or more neuroleptics in combination with the other medication Continue Reading...
Patient Assessment DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT PLAN Diagnosis and Disease Processes Using an appropriate patient assessment form (Sample Forms, 2013), D.M. has been found to have uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, uncontrolled hyperte Continue Reading...
Lower Abdominal Pain Patient: Patient is a 30-year-old female presenting with lower abdominal pain, beginning approximately 48-hour previous to her exam. Over the last few days, her pain has increased, and she reports vaginal bleeding that is scanty Continue Reading...
Grave's disease is an autoimmune condition which impacts the human thyroid gland. Excessive production of the thyroid hormone engorges the gland and it continues to grow. Because of this, there can be many adverse affects to the person's health, part Continue Reading...
Taste and Smell Age Related Changes in Perception of Flavor and Aroma It has been posited that the perception of flavor and aroma are derived from the senses of chemical irritation, taste and smell (Rawson, 2003). Together, these senses constitute Continue Reading...
Hyponatremia in a 38-year-Old male The constellation of signs and symptoms the patient presented with is consistent with a diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency (Betterle, Pra, Mantero, and Zanchetta, 2002, p. 330-331). These include a recent history Continue Reading...
The thyroid is regulated by the pituitary gland. Autoimmune diseases, infections, hormonal imbalance or hereditary conditions can result in thyroid malfunction. These thyroid disorders usually come in one of two forms: functional, such as hypothyroi Continue Reading...
Chicoine also cautions that whenever a patient declines in function, a thorough evaluation is necessary "to look for reversible causes, or, if no reversible cause is found, to confirm that the decline is consistent with Alzheimer's disease" (Chicoin Continue Reading...
Norepinephrine is usually quickly removed from the synapse and pumped back into the cell that released it in order to turn off and reset the system. By blocking the removal of norepinephrine, tricyclics appear to prolong or intensify norepinephrine' Continue Reading...
Discussion: Anti-Psychotics in Depression, Seizures, and PsychosisMajor Differences Between Atypical and Typical AntipsychoticsFirst-generation antipsychotics (FGAs), also called typical anti-psychotics, and second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs), k Continue Reading...
Essay Topic Examples 1. The Impact of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) on Cognitive Functioning: Explores the physiological and psychological consequences of TBI, the challenges posed for recovery, and the long-term changes in cog Continue Reading...
Response to Colleague PostAs my colleague points out, the patient in this case presents with symptoms consistent with intermittent explosive disorder. This has been highlighted as the primary diagnosis. The alternative diagnosis was in this case hype Continue Reading...
COMMUNITY ACQUIRED PNEUMONIA DISCHARGECommunity Acquired Pneumonia DischargeThe 65-year-old in this scenario has been put on a therapy course with levofloxacin as part of treatment to help in the resolution of her community-acquired pneumonia. It wou Continue Reading...
