SCENARIO
Patient is a 38 year old male with history of asthma. He is presenting with angioedema, hives, wheezing, wheezing and tachycardia. He reports no change in diet or exposures to anything new. He has one previous instance where he had similar symptoms. He was diagnosed with an anaphylactic reaction but there was no known cause found.
Initial: BP – 100/62 HR – 126 O2 – 90% RR – 28
Response to other classmates
1. Is there any missing information from the initial post?
2. What is one additional diagnostic test or treatment option that you would add for this patient?
3. What is one thing that you learned from reading this post?
o prepare:
By Day 1 of this week, you will be assigned to a specific scenario for this Discussion. Please see the “Course Announcements” section of the classroom for your assignment from your Instructor.
by day 3 of Week 1
Post an explanation of the disease highlighted in the scenario you were provided. Include the following in your explanation:
- Which genetic mutations are commonly associated with the disease?
- Why is the patient presenting with the specific symptoms described?
- Discuss the pathophysiological mechanisms of the disease in detail.
- What do the blood test results tell us about the disease and disease progression?
Read a selection of your colleagues’ responses.
by day 6 of Week 1
Respond to at least two of your colleagues on 2 different days and respectfully agree or disagree with your colleague’s assessment and explain your reasoning. In your explanation, include why their explanations make physiological sense or why they do not.