Primary Diagnosis: ___________________________________________________________
1. Describe the pathophysiology of the primary diagnosis in your own words. What are the patient’s risk factors for this diagnosis?
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Pathophysiology of Primary Diagnosis |
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Causes |
Risk Factors (genetic/ethnic/physical) |
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2. What are the patient’s signs and symptoms for this diagnosis? How does the diagnosis impact other body systems and what are the possible complications?
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Signs and Symptoms – Common presentation |
How does the diagnosis impact each body system? Complications? |
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3. What are other potential diagnosis that present in a similar way to this diagnosis (differentials)?
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4. What diagnostic tests or labs would you order to rule out the differentials for this patient or confirm the primary diagnosis?
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5. What treatment options would you consider? Include possible referrals and medications.
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