case study 983

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Questions

The clinical scenario is most consistent with which diagnosis? You may simply list your answer below using a bullet point format. This does not have to be in a complete sentence.
What data in the clinical scenario supports your diagnosis? Make sure to interpret the lab values you list below. You may simply list your answers below using a bullet point format. This does not have to be in a complete sentence.
What risk factor(s) led to this person’s diagnosis? You may simply list your answer below using a bullet point format. This does not have to be in a complete sentence.
Describe the key pathophysiologic concepts of the diagnosis in question 1. To answer this question completely, you must answer all of the sub-questions below using complete sentences. Each sub-question may be answered in 1-6 sentences.
1. What are the two most common causes of the disorder identified in question 1?
2. What is the most likely cause of this patient’s diagnosis?
3. Describe the pathological process which explains why this person is experiencing pain?
4. What does the lipase value indicate?
For what actual or potential complications related to the diagnosis in question 1 does he need to be monitored? You may simply list your answer(s) below using a bullet point format. This does not have to be in a complete sentence.