Module 08 Case Study: Cns Movement Disorders

Module 08 Case Study: CNS Movement Disorders

Part I—"Harry" Questions

1. What condition or conditions (disease/diseases) could Harry have as described in this case? Which one would be your primary diagnosis? In a very general explanation, describe this condition/disease. (1 point)

2. Which patient findings/observations lead you to your primary diagnosis? How do they relate to the primary diagnosis? (1 point)

3. How does this condition (pathophysiology) affect the body and lead to the observable symptoms and dysfunction? Be specific in the areas of the CNS it affects. (1 point)

4. What treatment options are available for this condition? (1 point)

5. What is the prevalence and prognosis of this condition? Is it an inheritable (genetic) condition/disease? (1 point)

6. What types of care and health care support will Harry have to possibly depend upon in the future? What preparations should Harry make? (1 point)

Part II—"Keith" Questions

1. What condition or conditions (disease/diseases) could Keith have as described in this case? Which one would be your primary diagnosis? In a very general explanation, describe this condition/disease. (1 point)

2. Which patient findings/observations lead you to your primary diagnosis? How do they relate to the primary diagnosis? (1 point)

3. How does this condition (pathophysiology) affect the body and lead to the observable symptoms and dysfunction? Be specific in the areas of the CNS it affects. (1 point)

4. What treatment options are available for this condition? (1 point)

5. What is the prevalence and prognosis of this condition? Is it an inheritable (genetic) condition/disease? (1 point)

6. What types of care and health care support will Keith have to possibly depend upon in the future? What preparations should Keith make? (1 point)

Part III—"Jim” Questions

1. What condition or conditions (disease/diseases) could Jim have as described in this case? Which one would be your...