Case Study Questions Ch11 & 12
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Chapter 11: Endocrine Disease & Disorders
Case Study 1
Robyn O’Donald, a young woman who makes many of her own clothes, notices that she must
increase the size of the neck in her dresses and blouses. A recent photograph suggests to he
that her eyes are almost bulging. She complains that she “fidgets” a lot and con- stantly feels
compelled to be doing something. During the general physical examination, she reports that she
has recently gained weight.
Case Study Questions
1. What do these signs and symptoms suggest? 2. What diagnostic procedures might the
primary care
provider perform or order? 3. What additional information about Robyn would be
helpful?
Case Study 2
A mother calls for an appointment for her 12-year-old son, Daniel. He eats enormous amounts
of food and seems to be thirsty all the time. His mother notes that Daniel seems to be going to
the bathroom more fre- quently, and his soccer coach has relayed to her his concern that the
oy is tired all the time.
Case Study Questions
1. What endocrine dysfunction is suggested by these signs and symptoms?
2. If Daniel does have the indicated dysfunction, what are the likely treatments?
3. What might be the prognosis for Daniel
Chapter 12: Cardiovascular and Lymphatic System Diseases and Disorders
Case Study 1
Mary Beth Plummer calls the medical clinic where you are employed to make an appointment
for her 80-year- old husband, Jim. Jim has been complaining of short- ness of
eath and
fatigue. Mary Beth has noticed prominent pulsations in the artery in his neck. She also reports
that his ankles tend to swell.
Case Study Questions
1. How soon will you set the requested appointment? Identify the reason.
2. Is age a factor in Jim’s condition? Explain. 3. What dietary restrictions, if any, might be recom-
mended for Jim?
Case Study 2
Vicki Ga
ielli, a single woman who is active both so- cially and professionally, complains of
light-headedness and palpitations. She is about 70 pounds overweight, smokes two packs of
cigarettes a day, and enjoys fine dining.
Case Study Questions
1. What circulatory condition might Vicki’s circumstances and symptoms suggest? What are the
contributing factors?
2. What diagnostic procedures might be called for in this situation? What treatment might be
indicated?