NUR 634 Topic 1 DQ 1

Summarize and discuss the clinical characteristics of a focused history and physical examination. Identify appropriate laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic or screening tools you would apply to the history-taking and examination process. Explain why you selected these tests or tools as being appropriate to this process. Support your summary and recommended plan with a minimum of two peer-reviewed references in addition to the Class Resources.

NUR 634 Topic 1 DQ 2

Refer to "The Medical H and P" and "How to Create a Differential Diagnosis" videos in this topic. Discuss your observations. What questions did the videos raise for further exploration? Explain what else would you have added to the examination and patient interaction activities.

NUR 634 Topic 2 DQ 1

Select one head, eye, or ear condition or disorder. Summarize and discuss the clinical characteristics and identify the appropriate laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic and screening tools that apply to this condition or disorder. Explain why you selected these tests or tools as being appropriate to this process. Support your summary and recommended plan with a minimum of two peer-reviewed references in addition to the Class Resources.

NUR 634 Topic 2 DQ 2

Review Chapters 1 and 2 of Bates' Guide  to Physical  Examination  and  History Taking and the condition or disorder you selected in DQ 1. Imagine a patient comes

into your office with your selected condition or disorder. What elements in the patient history and physical exam would indicate the patient has the selected condition or disorder? Select two differential diagnoses that could be applied to this patient. How did you arrive at the two differential diagnoses? Include history and physical examination findings that would support each of the two alternative diagnoses.

NUR 634 Topic 3 DQ 1

Select one nose, mouth, or neck condition or disorder. Summarize and discuss the clinical characteristics and identify the appropriate laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic and screening tools that apply to this condition or disorder. Explain why you selected these tests or tools as being appropriate to this process. Support your summary and recommended plan with a minimum of two peer-reviewed references in addition to the Class Resources.

NUR 634 Topic 3 DQ 2

Review Chapters 1 and 2 of Bates' Guide  to Physical  Examination  and  History Taking and the condition or disorder you selected in DQ 1. Imagine a patient comes into your office with your selected condition or disorder. What elements in the patient history and physical exam would indicate the patient has the selected condition or disorder? Select two differential diagnoses that could be applied to this patient. How did you arrive at the two differential diagnoses? Include history and physical examination findings that would support each of the two alternative diagnoses.

Select one pulmonary, cardiac, peripheral vascular, or lymphatic system condition or disorder. Summarize and discuss the clinical characteristics and identify the appropriate laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic and screening tools that apply to this condition or disorder. Explain why you selected these tests or tools as being appropriate to this process. Support your summary and recommended plan with a minimum of two peer-reviewed references in addition to the Class Resources.

NUR 634 Topic 4 DQ 2

Review Chapters 1 and 2 of Bates' Guide  to Physical  Examination  and  History Taking and the condition or disorder you selected in DQ 1. Imagine a patient comes

into your office with your selected condition or disorder. What elements in the patient history and physical exam would indicate the patient has the selected condition or disorder? Select two differential diagnoses that could be applied to this patient. How did you arrive at the two differential diagnoses? Include history and physical examination findings that would support each of the two alternative diagnoses.

NUR 634 Topic 5 DQ 1

Select one skin, hair, or nail condition or disorder. Summarize and discuss the clinical characteristics and identify the appropriate laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic and screening tools that apply to this condition or disorder. Explain why you selected these tests or tools as being appropriate to this process. Support your summary and recommended plan with a minimum of two peer-reviewed references in addition to the Class Resources.

NUR 634 Topic 5 DQ 2

Review Chapters 1 and 2 of Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking and the condition or disorder you selected in DQ 1. Imagine a patient comes into your office with your selected condition or disorder. What elements in the patient history and physical exam would indicate the patient has the selected condition or disorder? Select two differential diagnoses that could be applied to this patient. How did you arrive at the two differential diagnoses? Include history and physical examination findings that would support each of the two alternative diagnoses.

NUR 634 Topic 6 DQ 1

Select one abdominal condition or disorder. Summarize and discuss the clinical characteristics and identify the appropriate laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic and screening tools that apply to this condition or disorder. Explain why you selected these tests or tools as being appropriate to this process. Support your summary and recommended plan with a minimum of two peer-reviewed references in addition to the Class Resources.

NUR 634 Topic 6 DQ 2

Review Chapters 1 and 2 of Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking and the condition or disorder you selected in DQ 1. Imagine a patient comes into your office with your selected condition or disorder. What elements in the patient history and physical exam would indicate the patient has the selected condition or disorder? Select two differential diagnoses that could be applied to this patient. How

NUR 634 Topic 7 DQ 1

You have reached the midpoint of the course. Provide a reflective analysis of the content and your learning thus far that addresses the following:

1. With which topic(s) do you find yourself struggling? Why do you think this is so? What element(s) are problematic to your comprehension?

2. What topic(s) come easiest to you? How can you apply your successful learning strategies in these areas to those content areas with which you are struggling?

NUR 634 Topic 7 DQ 2

Using the information from the first discussion question in this topic, provide a proposed action plan for the remainder of the course that details the steps you will take to assist you in mastering the content you have identified as difficult by course end. Provide one to two references that support your proposed action plan rationale and methodology.

NUR 634 Topic 8 DQ 1

Hypogonadism affects many men and is known to be one of the main causes of infertility. Explain the pathophysiology.

Discuss the treatment of testosterone including the benefits, risks, contraindications, potential drug interactions, and preparations of and dosing.

Use evidence based, peer reviewed research to support your answer. Include references using APA format.

NUR 634 Topic 8 DQ 2

Select an OTC or Rx medication and explain the cultural and genetic factors that need to be considered when prescribing for contraception or hormone replacement.

Share the mechanism of action of this medication and hints for monitoring, side effects, and drug interactions, including interactions with CAM.

Include the name of the medication in the subject line so that the medications can be followed. Include references using APA format.

NUR 634 Topic 9 DQ 1

A 53-year-old male is presenting to you with a 4-week history of low back pain. He does not have an identified traumatic event. He is requesting something for pain. He has history of alcohol abuse but has abstained for 5 years. He has a 25-pack year smoking history and is a current smoker. He takes fluoxetine 20 mg po daily for depression. How would you use the Opioid Risk Tool resource to determine his risk for opioid abuse? How would you counsel him regarding treating his pain?

NUR 634 Topic 9 DQ 2

Review Chapters 5 and 17 of Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking identify a mental health or neurological condition and imagine a patient comes into your office with that condition or disorder. What elements in the patient history and physical exam would indicate the patient has the selected condition or disorder? Select two differential diagnoses that could be applied to this patient. How did you arrive at the two differential diagnoses? Include history and physical examination findings that would support each of the two alternative diagnoses.

NUR 634 Topic 10 DQ 2

Review Chapters 1 and 2 of Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking and the condition or disorder you selected in DQ 1. Imagine a patient comes into your office with your selected condition or disorder. What elements in the patient history and physical exam would indicate the patient has the selected condition or disorder? Select two differential diagnoses that could be applied to this patient. How did you arrive at the two differential diagnoses? Include history and physical examination findings that would support each of the two alternative diagnoses.

NUR 634 Topic 11 DQ 1

Select one pediatric-focused condition or disorder. Summarize and discuss the clinical characteristics and identify the appropriate laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic and screening tools that apply to this condition or disorder. Why did you select these tests or tools as being appropriate to this scenario? Support your summary and recommended plan with a minimum of two peer-reviewed references in addition to the Class Resources. You may not select a condition or disorder that has already been profiled by another learner; you must select a different one. 

NUR 634 Topic 11 DQ 2

Review Chapters 1 and 2 of Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking and the condition or disorder you selected in DQ 1. Imagine a patient comes into your office with your selected condition or disorder. What elements in the patient history and physical exam would indicate the patient has the selected condition or disorder? Select two differential diagnoses that could be applied to this patient. How did you arrive at the two differential diagnoses? Include history and physical examination findings that would support each of the two alternative diagnoses. 

NUR 634 Topic 12 DQ 1

Select one condition or disorder that applies to the pregnant female. Summarize and discuss the clinical characteristics and identify the appropriate laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic and screening tools that apply to this condition or disorder. Why did you select these tests or tools as being appropriate to this scenario? Support your summary and recommended plan with a minimum of two peer-reviewed references in addition to the course materials. You may not select a condition or disorder that has already been profiled by another student; you must select a different one.

NUR 634 Topic 12 DQ 2

Review Chapters 1 and 2 of Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking and the condition or disorder you selected in DQ 1. 

Imagine a patient comes into your office with your selected condition or disorder. What elements in the patient history and physical exam would indicate the patient has the selected condition or disorder? Select two differential diagnoses that could be applied to this patient. How did you arrive at the two differential diagnoses? 

Include history and physical examination findings that would support each of the two alternative diagnoses.

NUR 634 Topic 13 DQ 1

Select one condition or disorder that applies to the older adult/geriatric population. Summarize and discuss the clinical characteristics and identify the appropriate laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic and screening tools that apply to this condition or disorder. Why did you select these tests or tools as being appropriate to this scenario? Support your summary and recommended plan with a minimum of two peer-reviewed references in addition to the Class Resources. You may not select a condition or disorder that has already been profiled by another learner; you must select a different one. 

NUR 634 Topic 13 DQ 2

Review Chapters 1 and 2 of Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking and the condition or disorder you selected in DQ 1. Imagine a patient comes into your office with your selected condition or disorder. What elements in the patient history and physical exam would indicate the patient has the selected condition or disorder? Select two differential diagnoses that could be applied to this patient. How did you arrive at the two differential diagnoses? Include history and physical examination findings that would support each of the two alternative diagnoses.

NUR 634 Topic 16 DQ 1

Select a condition or disorder on which you have not yet completed a discussion question. Summarize and discuss the clinical characteristics and identify the appropriate laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic and screening tools that apply to this condition or disorder. Explain why you selected these tests or tools as being appropriate for recognizing and diagnosing this condition. Recommend a plan of action for treating a patient with this condition. Support your summary and recommended plan with a minimum of two peer-reviewed references in addition to the Class Resources. 

Review Chapters 1 and 2 of Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking and the condition or disorder you selected in DQ 1. Imagine a patient comes into your office with your selected condition or disorder. What elements in the patient history and physical exam would indicate the patient has the selected condition or disorder? Select two differential diagnoses that could be applied to this patient. How did you arrive at the two differential diagnoses? Include history and physical examination findings that would support each of the two alternative diagnoses.