DQ 1
Select two of the following discussion questions for your discussion response. Indicate which questions you have chosen using the format displayed in the “Discussion Forum Sample.”
- Review the hypothalamus, pituitary, and ovarian axis, and explain the pathophysiology of PCOS. Explain the role of hormones in the development of this disorder. How does PCOS contribute to infertility?
- Explain the role of genetics and oncogenes in the development of reproductive cancers. In addition, examine if genetically linked reproductive cancers are only seen in women or are they also in men?
- Mr. Jones, a 60-year-old male, was seen for his yearly physical. Upon review of his lab results, a high PSA level was seen. Having heard about the PSA test and correlation to prostate cancer, he is worried about a diagnosis of cancer. What would you tell Mr. Jones in your discussion about the lab results?
DQ 2
Select two of the following discussion questions for your discussion response. Indicate which questions you have chosen using the format displayed in the “Discussion Forum Sample.”
- Explain the pathophysiological development of breast cancer. Detail the varying types and oncogenic influences for each type.
- Menopause comes at different ages for women. What are the pathological changes causing menopause and what are the pathological changes experienced after menopause?
- Testicular cancer is common in younger men. Upon examination, you discover a hard nodule of the right testes. What are the oncogenic influences associated with testicular cancer?
DQ 3
Select a chief complaint from the following list and provide a list of differential diagnoses and an initial workup for the patient, including laboratory tests, imaging studies, and medications.
- Left lower quadrant pain
- Dizziness
- Altered mental status
- Dysuria
- Chest pain
- Numbness in an ipsilateral extremities
- Blurring vision that is sudden
- Cold, blue toes
- Thirstiness
- Tachycardia/Palpitations
- Heavy, off-scheduled vaginal bleeding
- Genitourinary puss
- Fever
- Shortness of breath
- Diarrhea
- Low back pain
- Radiating paresthesia inthe back of the legs
- Infectious process requiring antibiotic treatment