Janice is a doctor with a patient from Haiti, where Vodou is practiced, but her patient has never mentioned it. When her patient expresses concerns about taking medications, Janice assumes their reluctance comes from Vodou beliefs but doesn’t ask why they do not...
A patient presents to the clinic complaining of chronic exhaustion. HPI reveals that the patient feels fine in the morning, however as the day progresses, he feels weak. Physical examination shows ptosis (lazy eyelid), and difficulty smiling. Muscle resistance is low....
A 60-year-old new client was referred to the Dental Hygiene Care Facility because of his “bleeding gums”. Periodontal assessment reveals generalized 6-7mm of clinical attachment loss and slight mobility of the mandibular anterior teeth. He has two...
Scenario 2: Client: Lily, a 13-year-old with Down syndrome (pronouns: she/her). Lily’s eyes sparkled with excitement as she sat down with her occupational therapist, Mr. Patel. She eagerly shared her goal, “Mr. Patel, I want to learn how to cook simple...
A 48-year-old man presents with psychosis. He has had hallucinations and delusions that have impaired his functioning for the past 10 days and was escorted to the hospital by his brother. He has a known history of schizophrenia treated with clozapine. His last episode...
Janet, 39 years old, a G4P2204, delivered a 7 lb. 5 oz. baby girl 12 minutes ago. She has a history of smoking and hypertension. On admission, she stated she had tested positive for COVID-19 and had been sleeping upright on her couch to help with her breathing for the...
Martina, a 25-year-old G1P0102, delivered twins about 4 hours ago. She has a history of gestational diabetes but is otherwise healthy. During a routine postpartum assessment, you note that she’s pale and diaphoretic, and she states that she feels lightheaded....
Loti is a 31-year-old G4P4004 who delivered her baby boy in a water birth at her home with you and a certified nurse midwife after pushing for 2 hours. She has no prior medical history concerns. Upon getting out of the pool, she states she’s lightheaded and...
Jane is a therapist embarking on one of the five steps of evidence-based practice to assist her in working with a 54-year-old client. The first step Jane will most likely take is: Question 14Select one: a. evaluating the validity and applicability of the research. b....
Your 64 year old patient with a history of sleep difficulties, being treated with hydroxyzine 25mg, 1 tablet PO hour of sleep PRN, is seeing you for an upper respiratory infection that you have determined is the common cold. She says “I will pick up an over the...
Your 50 year old patient with tobacco use disorder (25 year pack history), hypertension, and depression, currently on no medication, would like medication to help her quit smoking, in addition to nicotine replacement what additional medication might you consider?...
A 45 year old female had a MVA or motor vehicle accident and was rushed to the trauma center. She complains of back pain with bladder and bowel incontinence. She has decreased sensation along the inner thighs on examination. What is the likely diagnosis? A 45 year old...
