Refer to the case study at the beginning of chapter 24 in your Pearson’s Comprehensive Medical Assisting book and use the information you have learned to answer the following questions. (150 words)
After examining Mrs. Bramatovich, Dr. Miller diagnoses her with Alzheimer’s disease in its early stages. Svetlana asks the physician how her mother can be treated. What might Dr. Miller say to Svetlana?
Svetlana asks Dr. Miller for information related to Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Miller decides to send Mary Ellen, an RMA, into the room to review a patient education brochure that discusses the progression of the disease. What information should this brochure include?
Alzheimer’s disease affects memory, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. Which lobe(s) of the brain pertain to these aspects of cognitive functioning?
Rosa Gutierrez was just seen by Dr. Bahjat. Her laboratory tests have come back, and she has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. She is a Mexican immigrant who has lived in the United States for the past 31 years. She is very worried about how the disease will affect her life. ( 150 words)
One of the laboratory tests performed was an FBS (fasting blood sugar) ordered by Dr. Bahjat. Give an example of an abnormal FBS that could be concerning for Dr. Bahjat.
List some signs and symptoms that Ms. Gutierrez may have had, which would have indicated to Dr. Bahjat that she should be tested for type 2 diabetes mellitus.
How does Ms. Gutierrez’s ethnicity play a role in her diagnosis? What should be considered regarding patient education?