BSC2347 Module 6 Case Study Latest 2019 January Question # 00600070 Course Code : BSC2347 Subject: Psychology Due on: 04/04/2019 Posted On: 04/04/2019 11:55 AM Tutorials: 0 Rating: 4.7/5

BSC2347
Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Module 6 Case
Study

Question 1

Maria, a 66-year-old female, visits her physician
complaining of sudden onset abdominal pain, nausea, and diarrhea. She does not
take any prescription medications, but does take aspirin each day to lower her
risk of heart disease. She has no notable history of digestive system issues.
Maria has a family history of pancreatitis. She is slightly obese and has been
mostly sedentary since her recent retirement. Her doctor performs multiple
tests and diagnoses Maria with diverticulitis.

Diverticulitis affects which digestive organ?

Question 2

Briefly explain, in your own words, the anatomy of
diverticula. Include information about the layers of the alimentary canal.

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Question 3

Diverticula may be asymptomatic for years or for a lifetime.
Describe, in your own words, why diverticula may cause sudden pain.

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Question 4

In addition to the symptoms Maria reported, which of these
symptoms is commonly related to diverticulitis?

Question 5

Which part of Maria’s history is NOT a risk factor for
diverticulitis?

Question 6

Maria’s doctor asks about her diet. Which of these diets is
most closely related to diverticulosis/diverticulitis?

Question 7

One of the tests Maria’s doctor orders is a fecal occult
blood test. It was positive. Briefly describe why this test was positive in
Maria’s case.

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Question 8

One of the diagnostic tests that Maria’s doctor ordered was
a visual exam of the inside of the large intestine with a camera that is
inserted through the anus and rectum. What is this procedure called?

Question 9

If Maria’s case is severe, she may choose to undergo a colon
resection. Which of these statements describes that procedure?

Question 10

Briefly describe the difference between diverticulosis and
diverticulitis. Include information about the prevalence of each condition.

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Question 11

Jim is a truck driver who is on the road for long hours. He
admits to eating “unhealthy” foods and often stops at fast food restaurants
after his late shifts, choosing cheeseburgers, French fries, and pizza most
often. He does not drink alcohol because his job requires him to drive at a
moment’s notice, but he does drink coffee throughout the day to keep awake
during his odd hours. He has a history of intermittent heartburn, but the chest
pain is getting more frequent and more severe, so he decides to seek treatment.

What is the medical name for heartburn?

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Question 12

Briefly describe, in your own words, why chest pain occurs
in patients who have heartburn.

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Question 13

Which of the following anatomical structures is weakened,
causing Jim’s heartburn?

Question 14

From what you know about Jim, do you think his recent chest
pain could be related to more than just heartburn?

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Question 15

Jim’s doctor would like him to try OTC medication before
prescribing something stronger. Which of these medications would likely help
Jim? (Select all that apply.)

Question 16

List and describe 3 risk factors that Jim has for GERD.

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Question 17

Jim is at risk for developing a complication known as
Barrett’s esophagus. Briefly describe the pathophysiology of this condition.

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Question 18

After two weeks, the OTC medication Jim tried isn’t helping,
so his doctor wants to perform a diagnostic imaging procedure that uses a light
and camera to look for inflammation inside the esophagus and test for Barrett’s
esophagus. What is this procedure called?

Question 19

Which of the following lifestyle changes is NOT typically
recommended to patient’s with GERD?

Question 20

In addition to Jim’s risk factors, which of these conditions
may increase the likelihood of a patient developing GERD?