Select one musculoskeletal system or extremity condition or disorder.

1.

Select one musculoskeletal system or extremity condition or disorder. Summarize and discuss the clinical characteristics and identify the appropriate laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic and screening tools that apply to this condition or disorder. Why did you select these tests or tools as being appropriate to this scenario? Support your summary and recommended plan with a minimum of two APRN-approved scholarly resources.

 

2.

Select one female or male genitourinary, anus/rectum, or female breast condition or disorder. Summarize and discuss the clinical characteristics and identify the appropriate laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic and screening tools that apply to this condition or disorder. Why did you select these tests or tools as being appropriate to this scenario? Support your summary and recommended plan with a minimum of two APRN-approved scholarly resources.

3.

A 53-year-old male presents to you with a 4-week history of low back pain. He does not have an identified traumatic event.  He requests something for pain. He has history of alcohol abuse but has abstained for 5 years. He has a 25-pack-year smoking history and is a current smoker. He takes fluoxetine 20 mg po daily for depression.  How would you use the Opioid Risk Tool resource to determine his risk for opioid abuse?  How would you counsel him regarding treating his pain? Support your response with a minimum of two APRN-approved scholarly resources.

NOTE: The format of this DQ is different from other weeks. All learners need to address back pain/ORT for this DQ.

4.

The Assignment
Think back to all of the material and subject matter that we have discussed during this course. What information stands out to you? What strategies/activities will you take with you into the classroom? What is the most valuable information that you learned? What knowledge did you gain from taking this course? (I would really like some feedback as to what you liked, disliked, etc. about the course. I want to continue to make this course and your learning better!)
Grading Criteria: See attached rubric for grading criteria
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