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Discussion Post: Laboratory for Diagnosis, Symptom & Illness Management
Textbook: Pagana: Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests, 6th Edition
Case Study I: Iron-Deficiency Anemia
Task
Question A. What was the cause of this patient's iron-deficiency anemia?
Question B. Explain the relationship between anemia and angina.
Question C. Would your recommend B12 and Folic Acid to this patient? Explain your rationale for the answer
Question D. What other questions would you ask to this patient and what would be your rationale for them?
Case Study II: AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
Task
Question A. What is the relationship between levels of CD4 lymphocytes and the likelihood of clinical complications from AIDS?
Question B. Why does the United States Public Health Service recommend monitoring CD4 counts every 3-6 months in patients infected with HIV?
Question C. This is patient seems to be unaware of his diagnosis of HIV/AIDS. How would you approach to your patient to inform about his diagnosis?
Question D. Is this a reportable disease in Florida? If yes. What is your responsibility as a provider?