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boyfriend that she does not use condoms with it. She admits that she had other partners while with her boyfriend. They discussed it and would like STD testing. She is having absolutely no symptoms at this time, including any pain in the vaginal area or the pelvic area, no vaginal discharge. No urinary symptoms. She was tested for Chlamydia and gonorrhea at her physical in April. Medications Fluoxetine 30 mg daily, birth control pill, Concerta 20 mg daily. Social History She does use…

2.) Cholecystitis (ICD9- 575.0)/Cholelithiasis (ICD9- 574.0)/Choledocholithasis (ICD9- 575.40): She states pain and discomfort following the ingestion of greasy foods. She has a positive Murphy’s sign upon assessment. Her pain is radiating to the right scapular area. Indicative of pain of the liver, ulcer, cholecystitis (Jarvis, 2012). Pain is described as constant with the presence of nausea and vomiting on occasion. Further testing is required to determine the state of the gallbladder…

diagnosis or diagnoses of Edgar. My decision process was based on reading the case study and highlighting the individual elements that would be a cause for concern. I then matched them up with the symptom in the DSM-5 (APA, 2013). I read through each symptom and made sure the client matched the symptoms. I then put them in order of the primary diagnosis and the other factors. What did you find easy or difficult about this task at your current level of training in diagnostics? This…

Bordetella pertussis is a bacterium that causes disease of the respiratory tract in humans, commonly known as whooping cough. Usually catarrhal symptoms occur within 7-20 days of contact with the pertussis bacterium. The disease typically develops in three stages:
 Catarrhal - Non specific symptoms similar to that of a common cold. Includes a sore throat, rhinorrhea and cough. this usually lasts for two weeks. 
 Spasmodic - Recurring coughing episodes that may result in facial discolouration…

their disorder is mild, severe, or somewhere in-between. These impairments can affect the individual’s life by impacting their physical, mental, social, or professional functioning in a negative way. There are many symptoms and signs associated with alcohol use disorder. These symptoms include frequent intoxication, nausea, sweating, tachycardia, amnesic episodes (blackouts), mood swings, depression, anxiety, insomnia,…

Cell Signalling and Disease Project: Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms of pancreatic cancer are rarely visible until the disease reaches an advanced stage, which contributes to the low survival rate (six percent). When symptoms are present, they include body pain (specifically in the torso or middle back), nausea, fatigue, blood clotting, dark urine, weight loss, and yellowing on the skin and eyes. This disease very rarely afflicts people under the age of forty-five, although it is possible. Although…

What can cause someone become a pathological liar? Does something happen to the brain that can make someone become a compulsive lair? To define a pathological lair is when someone compulsively tell false stories or information with no motivation for personal gain. Through the study of M. Poletti, P. Borelli, and U. Bonuccelli who conducted research to find out exactly what is that makes a pathological liar. As M. Poletti, P. Borelli, and U. Bonuccelli stated, “Pathological lying is probably due…

Psychology: Diagnostic Sheet Patient’s name: Agnes, 43 Summary of Pertinent Case Features Presenting Problem: Patient states she has always been a tense person, has experienced agoraphobic symptoms off and on again during the last seven years, but the intensity has increased substantially in the last six months. Symptoms include rapid or irregular heartbeats (similar to having a heart attack), crying, and moaning. Patient also claims to suffer feelings of helplessness and depression. Patient…

Clinical signs and symptoms C.neoformans causes crytococcosis. This can be asymptomatic, chronic, or acute (1); depending on the individual infected. The signs and symptoms are usually broad and can manifest as coughing, chest pain, fever, shorthness of breath, weight loss, and malaise (1,2). In immune-compromised patients, cases can present as pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome (2) or in more severe cases as meningitis or meningoencephalitis. The symptoms of the latter include fever…

their abdominal area, is experiencing continuous headaches, and feels nauseous with a rapid pulse, it is advised that they go to the hospital or visit the emergency room immediately. One of the diseases that the person might have based on the above symptoms is Pancreatitis. What Is Pancreatitis? The Pancreas is a large gland located behind the stomach and beside the small intestine. It mainly has two main functions. The first function is the endocrine function which is the production of…