Assignment 1 (scenario 3)

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-you will consider how a patient’s initial symptoms can result in very different diagnoses when further assessment is conducted

-should be in the Episodic/Focused SOAP Note format

-Consider what history would be necessary to collect from the patient.

-Consider what physical exams and diagnostic tests would be appropriate to gather more information about the patient’s condition. How would the results be used to make a diagnosis

-Identify at least five possible conditions that may be considered in a differential diagnosis for the patient.

Assignment 2

Select one of the following endocrine or musculoskeletal disorders: thyroid disease, osteoarthritis, rheumatic arthritis, gout, multiple sclerosis, or fibromyalgia. Consider the types of drugs that would be prescribed to patients to treat symptoms associated with this disorder.

Post a description of the endocrine or musculoskeletal disorder you selected including types of drugs that would be prescribed to patients to treat associated symptoms. Then, explain how the factor you selected might impact the effects of prescribed drugs, as well as any measures you might take to help reduce negative side effects.