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Level 3
10 points
Questions Explored
Asked at least 5
further information from questions pertaining to
the patient
the complaint
Level 2
5 points
Level 1
1 point
Asked at least 3 pertinent
questions
Asked less than three questions
the questions pertained to the co
Diagnosis Differential
and definitive
Lists 3 differential and
1 definitive diagnosis,
all appropriate to the
patient
Lists 3 differential and 1
Lists less than 3 differential and
definitive diagnosis, one or definitive, one or more not appr
more not appropriate to
patient
patient
Associated Factors
Describes at least 5
associated factors to
definitive diagnosis
Describes at least 3
associated factors to
definitive diagnosis
Criteria
Describes less than associated f
definitive diagnosis
Level 3
10 points
Level 2
5 points
Pathophysiology
Demonstrates full understanding
pathophysiology of definitive
diagnosis
Demonstrates passable
Describes patho
understanding of
incorrectly of do
pathophysiology of definitive demonstrate und
diagnosis
Complications
Discusses at least 5 potential
complications of disease
Discusses at least 3 potential
complications of disease
Pathophysiology
Level 1
1 point
Discusses less th
potential compli
disease
Criteria
Level 3
10 points
Level 2
5 points
Level 1
1 point
Pathophysiology of
Complications
Explores at least 3 complications and Explores at least 2
how it is caused by the primary
complications and how it is
problem
caused by the primary
problem
Explores at least
complications an
caused by the pr
problem
Lifestyle Changes
Explores at least 5 lifestyle changes to Explores at least 3 lifestyle
reduce symptoms
changes to reduce symptoms
Explores less tha
changes to reduc
Over the Counter
Medications
Lists and discusses at least 3 OTC
medications
Lists and discusses at least 2
OTC medications
Lists and discuss
OTC medication
Scholarly Writing
Less than 3 mistakes in writing
Less than 8 mistakes in
writing
More than 8 mis
writing
APA formatting
Less than 3 mistakes, citations and
references included
Less than 8 mistakes, citations More than 8 mis
and references included
citations and ref
included
Total
Score of Case Study,
/ 100
Neuro Case Study Assignment
A 18 y.o. male presents to your office today complaining of dizziness for the last 2 weeks. It
occurs off and on, but sometimes it is so bad, it makes him vomit. The patient is a high school
senior and is the quarterback on his high school football team. He states he has not taken any hits
to the head or had any severe headaches. See the following information below:
Ht.: 5’9”
Wt. 140 lbs.
BMI: 20.7
BP: 112/62
HR: 64
H/O denies medical problems
The patient tells you he has had slight dizziness for over a month, but it has gotten worse in the
last two weeks. He says sometimes it feels like he is falling. He has not had any trauma or pain in
the head. He denies pain in the ears or sinus problems.
Develop this case study identifying at least 3 differential diagnoses and one definitive diagnosis
and a follow-up/further investigation plan. Use 7th edition APA format and limit this paper to no
more than 6 pages. This is a formal paper and will include a title and reference page. Resources
should include your assigned textbook. Please include the following information in this
assignment:
What additional questions would you want to ask this patient regarding his signs and symptoms
prior to your diagnosis?
What do you suspect the patient’s diagnosis is? List at least three differential diagnoses and one
definitive diagnosis. Discuss how you derived these diagnoses.
What are the associated risk factors for this disease? Specifically, what risk factors does this
patient exhibit?
What is the underlying pathophysiology of this disease process (your definitive diagnosis)?
Discuss potential complications of this disease and why it is so important to treat.
What can you teach this patient about lifestyle changes (discuss at least five) that could help
reduce the frequency or severity of symptoms? Elaborate on why each of your lifestyle
recommendations could be helpful.
List and discuss 3 over the counter (OTC) medications patients may use to alleviate these type of
symptoms.
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