Treatments for Gastrointestinal & Endocrine Disorders

    1. Describe diagnostic criteria for nausea and vomiting and treatment recommendations 2. Discuss symptoms of GERD, complications, and drug management 3. Compare and contrast Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative colitis 4. Discuss Diabetes, its causes,...

Cerebrovascular Accidents (CVAs)

  Discuss the key pathophysiological mechanisms involved in cerebrovascular accidents (strokes). What are the major risk factors, and how do they contribute to the occurrence of a CVA? How can primary and secondary prevention strategies (including lifestyle...

Lymphatic System

      Elephantiasis: Discuss its pathophysiology, including contributing factors and underlying mechanisms. Propose health promotion strategies to prevent or manage this condition. Relate this condition to a patient experience or case you have...

Musculoskeletal Function

G.J. is a 71-year-old overweight woman who presents to the Family Practice Clinic for the first time complaining of a long history of bilateral knee discomfort that becomes worse when it rains and usually feels better when the weather is warm and dry. “My arthritis...

Gastrointestinal Function

  R.H. is a 74-year-old black woman, who presents to the family practice clinic for a scheduled appointment. She complains of feeling bloated and constipated for the past month, some-times going an entire week with only one bowel movement. Until this episode, she...