| Normocytic | Microcytic | Macrocytic | Hemolytic Anemia | |
| Description | ||||
| Clinical Findings | ||||
| Diagnostic Studies | ||||
| Management |
Table 2
Differentiate Common Childhood Leukemias
| Clinical Findings: | ||
| Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) | Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) | |
| Occurrence | ||
| Management |
Table 3
Tanner Stages
| Tanner Stages | Girls
(Breast Development) |
Boys
(Genital Development- testes/penis) |
| Stage I | ||
| Stage II | ||
| Stage III | ||
| Stage IV | ||
| Stage V |
Table 4
Delayed Puberty, Menarche, and Growth Spurts
| Answer the following questions.
|
| How is precocious puberty defined for boys and girls? |
| What is considered delayed puberty in boys and girls? |
| What labs tests should be ordered for delayed puberty? |
| During what age ranges do growth spurts occur in boys and girls? |
| What is the average age of menarche in the United States? |
Table 5
Differentiate Types of Diabetes
| Type 1 Diabetes | Type 2 Diabetes | |
| Age of onset | ||
| Gender | ||
| Race/Ethnicity | ||
| Obesity | ||
| Family History of DM | ||
| Insulin Secretion | ||
| Insulin Sensitivity | ||
| Onset | ||
| Ketosis, DKA | ||
| Hypertension | ||
| Acanthosis nigricans | ||
| Polycystic ovarian syndrome | ||
| Islet Autoimmunity |
Table 6
Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism
| Differentiate between hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism | |||
| Clinical Findings | Diagnostic Studies | Management | |
| Hypothyroidism | |||
| Hyperthyroidism |
Table 7
Drug Interaction with Herbal Supplements
| Please complete the table of common interactions between FDA-approved medications and herbal supplements | ||
| Drug Category | Herb | Effect of Herb on the Drug’s Action |
| Iron | Tannin-rich herbs (e.g. caffeine containing herbs, cat’s claw, tea, uva, ursi) | |
| Laxative, stimulant (e.g., bisacodyl) | Aloe, cascara sagrada, senna, yellow dock | |
| NSAIDS | Gastric irritant herbs (e.g. caffeine, rue, uva ursi)
Nettles |
|
| Oral contraceptives | Licorice, St. John’s wort | |
| Salicylates (e.g. aspirin) | Herbs that alkalinize urine (e.g. uva ursi)
Tamarind Ginkgo, garlic |
|
| Theophyline | St. John’s wort | |
| Thyroid Hormone | Horseradish
Kelp |
PART II
Select one of the following four case scenarios. Identify the prompt in the subject line of your post, for example, Case Scenario 1 – Tommy
Complete all Part II elements of the discussion:
· Each prompt has additional key questions to address in the body of your response to ensure an understanding of learning objectives.
· Use at least one scholarly source other than your textbook to connect your response to national guidelines and evidence-based research in support of your ideas.
· In your peer replies, please reply to at least two peers who chose a different case scenario – other than the one you selected. For example, if you selected Case Scenario 1, then reply to one peer who selected Case Scenario 2 and another peer who selected Case Scenario 3 or 4.
· Be prepared to answer additional questions relating to a secondary diagnosis or consideration posed by faculty.
Case Scenario 2: Margaret brought in her 11-year-old daughter Sandy for her well-child exam. Sandy has developed axillary and pubic hair and has been complaining of mild abdominal cramping off and on for 3 days. Margaret also mentions to you that she is concerned about allowing her daughter to participate in a sexuality educational course offered at school.
· What does the evidence say about providing sexuality education at school to children?
· Which approach should you take when taking a sexual history from Sandy?
· What anticipatory guidance should you give Sandy about her body changes?
· What anticipatory guidance should you give Margaret about teaching Sandy about sex?