Module 3 Case Study AP1
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Alyssa is a 74-year-old female patient who presents to her primary care provider for a
routine physical. She
... [Show More] states that she feels “quite healthy” and has no complaints other
than mild back pain. She has a family history of various cancers, diabetes, and
osteoporosis,so she knows that it isimportant to stay active and keep up with screenings
and annual physical exams. Alyssa’s provider finds that she has lost 10 pounds since last
year’s exam. She is almost a full inch shorter, as well.
Alyssa’s providersuspectsthat she may have osteoporosis. Which other two factors would
support that other diagnosis?
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Answer:
A history ofsmoking and being post-menopausal
• Question 2
Explain, in your own words, how Alyssa’s loss of height could be related to her
possible osteoporosis diagnosis.
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There are no signs or symptoms of early bone density loss, but there are
symptoms that can be felt and seen after the affects of osteoporosis have
had on her bones. One symptom is height loss, which is one of the biggest
signs that care providers look for. She also has accompanying back pain
that could indicate a possible bone fracture in the spine. The loss of height
would be an indication that osteoporosis is a possibility for this back pain.
Reference
Mayo Clinic. (2016, July 6). Osteoporosis - Diagnosis and treatment.
Retrieved April 18, 2018, from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseasesconditions/osteoporosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20351968
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• Question 3
Alyssa’s provider orders a DEXA scan. Which of the following T-score outcomes would
indicate a diagnosis of osteoporosis?
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Answer:
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2.6
• Question 4
Why might Alyssa’s provider ask her about her diet? Provide two reasons and
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explain how they are related to osteoporosis.
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Answer:
Alyssa's provider might ask her about her diet to see if she is taking in
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