Unit VII Discussion Board QuestionCOLLAPSE

Discuss the pathway of pain. Also explain the 5 methods of pain control. 

Please include the name of the person or question to which you are replying in the subject line. For example, “Tom’s response to Susan’s comment.”

 

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QUESTION 6

1. Explain the purpose of the blood-brain barrier and how it functions. Include discussion of the types of substances that can pass through and effect the brain.

   Your response should be at least 500 words in length.

CASE STUDY:

Joe Devlin, a 32-year-old graphic artist, has been admitted to the neurology ward for further investigations. Mr. Devlin has a history of fatigue and numbness to his left lower leg and foot, and has recently experienced falls because of this. He is now also complaining of numbness to his hands. He is very anxious because his maternal grandmother also experienced similar symptoms and was found to be suffering from multiple sclerosis.

On neurological examination, he has absent abdominal reflexes with brisk tendon jerks and bilateral extensor plantar responses. Blood investigations are normal including hemoglobin (spelled “haemoglobin” in your textbook) and white cell count. A lumbar puncture is carried out. The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) investigation results show oligoclonal lgG bands that are not found in normal CSF, but are found in 90% of patients with multiple sclerosis. In the absence of clinical signs of infection, this test is almost diagnostic of multiple sclerosis.

1. Discuss the signs and symptoms that Mr. Devlin is experiencing.
2. Discuss the role of pharmacological interventions in managing Mr. Devlin’s condition.
3. Outline the immediate care that Mr. Devlin will require.
4. Discuss the health promotion advice Mr. Devlin may require to remain safe.

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MATCHING:

 
a.

Consists of the brain and spinal cord.

b.

Have a lifespan of around 120 days.

c.

Part of PNS responsible for muscle contractions and conscious activities.

d.

Have a life span of a few days to a few years.

e.

Responsible for the fight or flight response.

f.

The main function of leucocytes.

g.

Makes up 25% of white blood cells.

h.

The hormone that controls the production of red blood cells.

i.

Divided into two major sections, central and peripheral.

j.

Responsible for regulation of the body’s involuntary functions.

k.

The main function of erythrocytes.

l.

Small blood cells that seal holes in the blood vessels.

m.

Controls internal responses associated with a state of relaxation.

n.

Breakdown of old red blood cells carried out by macrophages.

o.

Consists of the nerves that carry impulses to and from the spinal cord.

 

Nervous System

Central Nervous System

Peripheral Nervous System

 

Autonomic Nervous System

Sympathetic division

 

Somatic Nervous System

Parasympathetic division

 

Erythropoietin

 

Lymphocytes

Platelets

 

Haemolysis

 

Red blood cells

 

White blood cells

Transportation

Protection

 

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1. What similarities and differences exist between the classification of causes of death and the classification of diseases?

Your response should be at least 75 words in length

2.Describe the pros and cons of revising the coding system on a regular basis.

Your response should be at least 75 words in length.

3. Place the items listed below in chronological order.

The final rule on the adoption of ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS was published.

The Veterans Administration and the U.S. Public Health Service began studies of the use of the ICD for hospitals indexing purposes.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a proposed rule to adopt ICD-10.

 

ICD-9-CM replaced earlier, less specified versions of the classifications system.

 

The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) began testing the ICD-10 system for use in the United States.

 

The World Health Organization (WHO) published ICD-10.

 

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QUESTION 1.

Compare and contrast neurotransmitters and hormones.

Your response must be at least 200 words in length

QUESTION 2.

Discuss the signs and symptoms a patient may exhibit when experiencing liver cirrhosis.

Your response must be at least 200 words in length

Analyze the case study found on p. 276 in your textbook by addressing the assigned questions below. While analyzing the case, be sure to identify the major problems and issues.

 Draft a response or strategy for addressing the major problems and issues.

 Make recommendations to improve the patient’s health.

 Discuss any negative consequences that may occur if the patient’s health issue is not addressed.

Your response should be at least one page in length. Include at least one reference to support your work in APA style. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below.

The Maria story The case study

Maria is a 35 year old insulin dependent diabetic who currently takes good care of herself. She didn’t take good care of herself as a teenager. She is on an insulin pump to try to control her blood sugar, but has recently passed out in public several times.

What conditions causes her to pass out (hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia)

Why does this condition develop 

What are the treatments for early stages of this condition 

Given that she has been a diabetic for so long, why doesn’t Maria realize she is in trouble before she pass out

 

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