Reference no: EM134018092
Assignment:
Using 'Constipation' as a symptom.
Prepare a power point presentation under the followings:
What are the DDx for your S/Sx
List AT LEAST 5 different DDx from AT LEAST 2 different body systems
Review the prevalence/incidence of these DDx. What is the most common DDx from the ones you choose? What are the Zebras?
List the 3 most common DDx for PEDS, ADULTS, in PREGNANCY (they can overlap)
What HPI/ROS questions would you ask to help navigate through DDx
Identify questions for RED FLAG conditions
What PE would you do to help r/o some of your DDx
Identify Pertinent Positives or negatives
What diagnostic tests or labs would you do to help r/o some of your DDx (Think primary care not ED)
Explain your medical decision making for what you are looking for
Identify RED FLAG findings
If you decide not to do diagnostics/labs initially. When might you consider doing them?
Form a short case study with appropriate HPI/ROS/PMH/PE and diagnostic and labs that would lead to your patient having one of the most common DDx you choose.
List the plan for the patient.
Explain the pathophysiology of how/why your chosen disease causes the S/Sx assigned or include a patho map.
Demonstrate in layman's terms how you would explain this connection between S/Sx assigned and the disease you choose, the diagnosis, and plan to the patient.