NR511 Differential Diagnosis and Primary Care
NR511 Differential Diagnosis and Primary Care
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Course Number: | NR511 |
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Course Title: | Differential Diagnosis and Primary Care |
Course Credits: | 3 |
Course Prerequisites: | Prerequisite (students enrolled prior to May 2019): NR-500, NR-501, NR-503, NR-505, NR-506, NR-507, NR-508, NR-509, NR-510, NR-512. Prerequisite (effective May 2019): NR-500NP, NR-501NP, NR-503, NR-505NP, NR-506NP, NR-507, NR-509, NR-565, NR-566, NR-599 |
NR511 Differential Diagnosis and Primary Care Course Description
This course will provide students with the fundamental knowledge needed to formulate a differential diagnosis of individuals within the primary care setting, along with an introduction to critical diagnostic skills to cultivate evidence-based behaviors. An emphasis will be placed on processing client information in a logical, progressive manner and formulating differential diagnoses for individuals across the lifespan. The course will include 125 hours of supervised clinical practicum in primary care.
Textbooks and Resources
Required Textbooks
The following books are required for this course:
Dunphy, L.M., Winland-Brown, J. E., Porter, B.O. & Thomas, D.J. (2019). Primary care-The art and science of advanced practice nursing-An interprofessional approach. (5th ed.) Philadelphia: F.A. Davis
This textbook is available as an e-book and can be accessed from the module view.
American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.).
If your course has an E-Book, make sure to review .
Program Outcomes
Program Outcomes of Chamberlain nursing programs can be found in the Program Descriptions section of your College Catalog. You can access your College Catalog at http://www.chamberlain.edu/catalog
The MSN program outcomes are aligned with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing publication, The Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing (2011). Upon completion of the MSN degree program, the graduate will be able to:
1 Provide high quality, safe, patient-centered care grounded in holistic health principles. (Holistic Health & Patient-Centered Care)
2 Create a caring environment for achieving quality health outcomes. (Care-Focused)
3 Engage in lifelong personal and professional growth through reflective practice and appreciation of cultural diversity. (Cultural Humility)
4 Integrate professional values through scholarship and service in health care. (Professional Identity)
5 Advocates for positive health outcomes through compassionate, evidence-based, collaborative advanced nursing practice. (Extraordinary Nursing)
NR511 Differential Diagnosis and Primary Care Course Outcomes
Chamberlain College of Nursing courses are built to align course content with specific Course Outcomes (COs). The COs define the learning objectives that the student will be required to comprehend and demonstrate by course completion. The COs that will be covered in detail each week can be found in the Overview page in that particular week. Whenever possible, a reference will be made from a particular assignment or discussion back to the CO that it emphasizes.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following.
1 Develop comprehensive differential diagnoses through analysis of histories, physical findings, and diagnostic studies (PO 5) 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8
2 Make appropriate use of diagnostic tools with consideration of costs, risks, and benefits to individuals (PO 5)
1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8
3 Analyze clinical practice guidelines for application in practice (PO 5)
1, 7, 8
4 Formulate an evidence-based management plan for acute and common health problems based on needs of the patient and family (PO 5)
1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8
5 Perform and accurately document an appropriate system-focused and comprehensive history and physical exam (PO 5)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
6 Demonstrate novice level proficiency in prioritizing patient needs (PO 5)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Student Attestation
Students are required to complete the Student Attestation for each course you are enrolled. The Attestation will appear in the course, at the top of the Modules page. We ask that you complete the following steps:
- Review the Student Handbook
- Review the five statements in the item of the Attestation
- Next, mark “I accept”
- Then submit the Attestation.
You are required to complete the Student Attestation.
NR511 Differential Diagnosis and Primary Care Assignment Summary
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Late Assignment Policy
Students are expected to submit assignments by the time they are due. Assignments submitted after the due date and time will receive a deduction of 10% of the total points possible for that assignment for each day the assignment is late. Assignments will be accepted, with penalty as described, up to a maximum of three days late, after which point a zero will be recorded for the assignment.
In the event of an emergency that prevents timely submission of an assignment, students may petition their instructor for a waiver of the late submission grade reduction. The instructor will review the student’s rationale for the request and make a determination based on the merits of the student’s appeal. Consideration of the student’s total course performance to date will be a contributing factor in the determination. Students should continue to attend class, actively participate, and complete other assignments while the appeal is pending.
This Policy applies to assignments that contribute to the numerical calculation of the course letter grade.
Quizzes and discussions are not considered assignments and are not part of the late assignment policy.
Late Discussion Policy
Please review the individual discussion board grading rubric for participation requirements within the course.
NR511 Differential Diagnosis and Primary Care Evaluation Methods
The maximum score in this class is 1,000 points. The categories, which contribute to your final grade, are weighted as follows.
Graded Item
|
Points
|
Weighting |
Week 1 Practice Quiz |
15 |
1.5% |
Week 1 Discussion Board |
10 |
1.0% |
Week 2 Practice Quiz |
15 |
1.5% |
Week 2 SNAPPS Assignment |
100 |
10% |
Week 3 Practice Quiz |
15 |
1.5% |
Week 3 Case Study Discussion |
100 |
10% |
Midterm Exam (Weeks 1-3) |
200 |
20% |
Week 4 Clinical Hours Validation |
N/A |
N/A |
Clinical VISE Assignment (SNAPPS presentation to instructor due between Weeks 3-5) |
Pass/Fail** |
Pass/Fail** |
Week 5 Practice Quiz |
15 |
1.5% |
Week 6 Practice Quiz |
15 |
1.5% |
Week 6 Case Study Discussion |
100 |
10% |
Week 7 Practice Quiz |
15 |
1.5% |
Week 7 CPG Presentation Assignment |
100 |
10% |
Week 7 CPG Peer Review Assignment |
50 |
5% |
Week 8 Reflection Assignment |
50 |
5% |
Week 8 FINAL Exam (Weeks 5-7) |
200 |
20% |
MyEvaluations Logs (Weeks 1-8) |
Pass/Fail** |
Pass/Fail** |
Clinical Evaluations (Midterm & Final) from preceptor |
Pass/Fail** |
Pass/Fail** |
Clinical Evaluations (Midterm & Final) from instructor |
Pass/Fail** |
Pass/Fail** |
TOTAL NR511 Differential Diagnosis and Primary Care
|
1,000 |
100% |
Clinical Practicum
The successful passage of clinical practicum for this course includes satisfactory completion of the specific list of requirements for this course and includes, but is not limited to the following:
- 125 accurately documented clinical hours that includes appropriate patient encounters by an approved preceptor at an approved site. Appropriate level of student independence for the clinical course. Abiding by all clinical policies found in compliance documents and the practicum handbook.NR511 Differential Diagnosis and Primary Care
- Completion of a mid-term evaluation in the time-frame presented by both preceptor and faculty. A satisfactory final clinical evaluation by both preceptor and faculty. Mid-term contact with faculty by both student and preceptor reviewing student progress, goals, and any areas of need. Successful completion of any performance improvement plans (PIP) directly related to clinical if developed during the course of clinical for this course. Demonstration of meeting course objectives through clinical activities.
- Successful completion of clinical VISE (Virtual Interactive Student Evaluation) presentation to instructor between weeks 3-5.
MyEvaluations Log & Passing Clinical
Clinical encounters must be posted within 7 days of the office visit. Failure to stay current may result in a “Not Met” on the mid-term and final evaluations.
Students must satisfactorily meet all the clinical requirements noted in the clinical grading rubric to pass clinical.
All of your course requirements are graded using points. At the end of the course, the points are converted to a letter grade using the scale in the table below. Rounding may occur for final grade computation. A final grade of 80% (letter grade C) is required to pass the course.
Letter Grade | Points | Percentage |
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A | 940–1,000 | 94% to 100% |
A- | 920–939 | 92% to 93% |
B+ | 890–919 | 89% to 91% |
B | 860–889 | 86% to 88% |
B- | 840–859 | 84% to 85% |
C+ | 820–839 | 82% to 83% |
C | 800–819 | 80% to 81% |
F | 799 and below | 79% and below |
Attendance
Attendance is tracked through the Canvas Learning Management System. Students who do not participate in a course for seven (7) consecutive calendar days will be sent an impending attendance dismissal notice advising that he or she must attend within the next seven (7) calendar days or will be withdrawn from the course. Participation is defined as submitting a class assignment, participating in discussions, or completing quizzes and exams. For more information on the attendance policy and how violations of the policy may result in an administrative withdrawal, please see the Attendance and Administrative Withdrawal and Appeal sections of the Academic Catalog.
Clinical Practicum
The successful passage of clinical practicum for this course includes satisfactory completion of the specific list of requirements for this course and includes, but is not limited to the following:
- 125 accurately documented clinical hours that includes appropriate patient encounters by an approved preceptor at an approved site. Appropriate level of student independence for the clinical course. Abiding by all clinical policies found in compliance documents and the practicum handbook.
- Completion of a mid-term evaluation in the time-frame presented by both preceptor and faculty. A satisfactory final clinical evaluation by both preceptor and faculty. Mid-term contact with faculty by both student and preceptor reviewing student progress, goals, and any areas of need. Successful completion of any performance improvement plans (PIP) directly related to clinical if developed during the course of clinical for this course. Demonstration of meeting course objectives through clinical activities.
- Successful completion of clinical VISE (Virtual Interactive Student Evaluation) presentation to instructor between weeks 3-5. NR511 Differential Diagnosis and Primary Care.
Example Shadow Health Assessment in this Course:
Focused Exam UTI with Antibiotic Sensitivity Shadow Health Assessment
Subjective Data Collection: 25 of 26 (96.2%)
Hover To Reveal…
Hover over the Patient Data items below to reveal important information, including Pro Tips and Example Questions.
- Found:
Indicates an item that you found.
- Available:
Indicates an item that is available to be found.
Category
Scored Items
Experts selected these topics as essential components of a strong, thorough interview with this patient.
Patient Data
Not Scored
A combination of open and closed questions will yield better patient data. The following details are facts of the patient’s case.
Chief Complaint
Finding:
Established chief complaint
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: A patient’s chief complaint establishes any illnesses or concerns they are presenting. Asking about the chief complaint will allow the patient to voice any concerns or symptoms the patient may have.
Example Question:
How is your urination?
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: A patient’s chief complaint establishes any illnesses or concerns they are presenting. Asking about the chief complaint will allow the patient to voice any concerns or symptoms the patient may have.
Example Question:
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: A patient’s chief complaint establishes any illnesses or concerns they are presenting. Asking about the chief complaint will allow the patient to voice any concerns or symptoms the patient may have.
Example Question:
History of Present Illness
Finding:
Asked about onset and duration of symptoms
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: Asking a patient about the length of their current health issues solicits information relevant to the history of their present illness. Details of their current complaint will help you follow-up on any present conditions or symptoms, such as the location of their pain or the amount of pain they may be experiencing.
Example Question:
Finding:
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: Asking a patient about the length of their current health issues solicits information relevant to the history of their present illness. Details of their current complaint will help you follow-up on any present conditions or symptoms, such as the location of their pain or the amount of pain they may be experiencing.
Example Question:
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: Asking a patient about the length of their current health issues solicits information relevant to the history of their present illness. Details of their current complaint will help you follow-up on any present conditions or symptoms, such as the location of their pain or the amount of pain they may be experiencing.
Example Question:
Finding:
Asked about additional symptoms of UTI
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: Asking a patient about the length of their current health issues solicits information relevant to the history of their present illness. Details of their current complaint will help you follow-up on any present conditions or symptoms, such as the location of their pain or the amount of pain they may be experiencing.
Example Question:
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: Asking a patient about the length of their current health issues solicits information relevant to the history of their present illness. Details of their current complaint will help you follow-up on any present conditions or symptoms, such as the location of their pain or the amount of pain they may be experiencing.
Example Question:
Finding:
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: Asking a patient about the length of their current health issues solicits information relevant to the history of their present illness. Details of their current complaint will help you follow-up on any present conditions or symptoms, such as the location of their pain or the amount of pain they may be experiencing.
Example Question:
Finding:
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: Asking a patient about the length of their current health issues solicits information relevant to the history of their present illness. Details of their current complaint will help you follow-up on any present conditions or symptoms, such as the location of their pain or the amount of pain they may be experiencing.
Example Question:
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: Asking a patient about the length of their current health issues solicits information relevant to the history of their present illness. Details of their current complaint will help you follow-up on any present conditions or symptoms, such as the location of their pain or the amount of pain they may be experiencing.
Example Question:
Finding:
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: Asking a patient about the length of their current health issues solicits information relevant to the history of their present illness. Details of their current complaint will help you follow-up on any present conditions or symptoms, such as the location of their pain or the amount of pain they may be experiencing.
Example Question:
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: Asking a patient about the length of their current health issues solicits information relevant to the history of their present illness. Details of their current complaint will help you follow-up on any present conditions or symptoms, such as the location of their pain or the amount of pain they may be experiencing.
Example Question:
Finding:
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: Asking a patient about the length of their current health issues solicits information relevant to the history of their present illness. Details of their current complaint will help you follow-up on any present conditions or symptoms, such as the location of their pain or the amount of pain they may be experiencing.
Example Question:
Finding:
Asked about aggravating factors of pain
Finding:
Reports urination makes the pain worse
(Available)
Pro Tip: Asking a patient about the length of their current health issues solicits information relevant to the history of their present illness. Details of their current complaint will help you follow-up on any present conditions or symptoms, such as the location of their pain or the amount of pain they may be experiencing.
Example Question:
Does urination make the pain worse?
Finding:
Asked about severity of pain
Finding:
Reports pain on urination as 7/10
(Available)
Pro Tip: Asking a patient about the length of their current health issues solicits information relevant to the history of their present illness. Details of their current complaint will help you follow-up on any present conditions or symptoms, such as the location of their pain or the amount of pain they may be experiencing.
Example Question:
On a scale from one to ten, how bad is the pain?
Past Medical History
Finding:
Asked about relevant past medical history
Finding:
Reports no existing relevant health conditions
(Found)
Pro Tip: Inquiring into the patient’s relevant history can reveal past diagnoses and previous conditions or concerns. Information about the patient’s existing health conditions, a timeline of diagnosis, symptoms, and allergies can indicate where you should follow-up for further care and treatment.
Example Question:
Do you have any health issues?
Finding:
Asked about general allergies
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: Inquiring into the patient’s relevant history can reveal past diagnoses and previous conditions or concerns. Information about the patient’s existing health conditions, a timeline of diagnosis, symptoms, and allergies can indicate where you should follow-up for further care and treatment.
Example Question:
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: Inquiring into the patient’s relevant history can reveal past diagnoses and previous conditions or concerns. Information about the patient’s existing health conditions, a timeline of diagnosis, symptoms, and allergies can indicate where you should follow-up for further care and treatment.
Example Question:
Home Medications
Finding:
Asked about home medications
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: A patient’s home medications can provide insight into the patient’s current treatment and its effacacy. Inquiring into medication history, dosage, and frequency will help you understand the patient’s background and how it may affect their current situation.
Example Question:
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: A patient’s home medications can provide insight into the patient’s current treatment and its effacacy. Inquiring into medication history, dosage, and frequency will help you understand the patient’s background and how it may affect their current situation.
Example Question:
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: A patient’s home medications can provide insight into the patient’s current treatment and its effacacy. Inquiring into medication history, dosage, and frequency will help you understand the patient’s background and how it may affect their current situation.
Example Question:
Finding:
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: A patient’s home medications can provide insight into the patient’s current treatment and its effacacy. Inquiring into medication history, dosage, and frequency will help you understand the patient’s background and how it may affect their current situation.
Example Question:
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: A patient’s home medications can provide insight into the patient’s current treatment and its effacacy. Inquiring into medication history, dosage, and frequency will help you understand the patient’s background and how it may affect their current situation. NR511 Differential Diagnosis and Primary Care
Example Question:
Finding:
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: A patient’s home medications can provide insight into the patient’s current treatment and its effacacy. Inquiring into medication history, dosage, and frequency will help you understand the patient’s background and how it may affect their current situation.
Example Question:
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: A patient’s home medications can provide insight into the patient’s current treatment and its effacacy. Inquiring into medication history, dosage, and frequency will help you understand the patient’s background and how it may affect their current situation.
Example Question:
Finding:
(Available)
Pro Tip: A patient’s home medications can provide insight into the patient’s current treatment and its effacacy. Inquiring into medication history, dosage, and frequency will help you understand the patient’s background and how it may affect their current situation.
Example Question:
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: A patient’s home medications can provide insight into the patient’s current treatment and its efficacy. Inquiring into medication history, dosage, and frequency will help you understand the patient’s background and how it may affect their current situation.
Example Question:
Finding:
(Available)
Pro Tip: A patient’s home medications can provide insight into the patient’s current treatment and its effacacy. Inquiring into medication history, dosage, and frequency will help you understand the patient’s background and how it may affect their current situation.
Example Question:
Finding:
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: A patient’s home medications can provide insight into the patient’s current treatment and its effacacy. Inquiring into medication history, dosage, and frequency will help you understand the patient’s background and how it may affect their current situation.
Example Question:
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: A patient’s home medications can provide insight into the patient’s current treatment and its effacacy. Inquiring into medication history, dosage, and frequency will help you understand the patient’s background and how it may affect their current situation. NR511 Differential Diagnosis and Primary Care
Example Question:
How often do you take birth control?
Finding:
Reports 28-pill pack
(Found)
Pro Tip: A patient’s home medications can provide insight into the patient’s current treatment and its effacacy. Inquiring into medication history, dosage, and frequency will help you understand the patient’s background and how it may affect their current situation.
Example Question:
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: A patient’s home medications can provide insight into the patient’s current treatment and its effacacy. Inquiring into medication history, dosage, and frequency will help you understand the patient’s background and how it may affect their current situation.
Example Question:
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: A patient’s home medications can provide insight into the patient’s current treatment and its effacacy. Inquiring into medication history, dosage, and frequency will help you understand the patient’s background and how it may affect their current situation.
Example Question:
Finding:
Reports no adverse effects
(Found)
Pro Tip: A patient’s home medications can provide insight into the patient’s current treatment and its effacacy. Inquiring into medication history, dosage, and frequency will help you understand the patient’s background and how it may affect their current situation.
Example Question:
Finding:
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: A patient’s home medications can provide insight into the patient’s current treatment and its effacacy. Inquiring into medication history, dosage, and frequency will help you understand the patient’s background and how it may affect their current situation. NR511 Differential Diagnosis and Primary Care
Example Question:
Finding:
Reports unsure of dosage
(Found)
Pro Tip: A patient’s home medications can provide insight into the patient’s current treatment and its effacacy. Inquiring into medication history, dosage, and frequency will help you understand the patient’s background and how it may affect their current situation.
Example Question:
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: A patient’s home medications can provide insight into the patient’s current treatment and its effacacy. Inquiring into medication history, dosage, and frequency will help you understand the patient’s background and how it may affect their current situation.
Example Question:
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: A patient’s home medications can provide insight into the patient’s current treatment and its effacacy. Inquiring into medication history, dosage, and frequency will help you understand the patient’s background and how it may affect their current situation.
Example Question:
Finding:
Asked about medication allergies
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: A patient’s home medications can provide insight into the patient’s current treatment and its effacacy. Inquiring into medication history, dosage, and frequency will help you understand the patient’s background and how it may affect their current situation.
Example Question:
Finding:
Followed up on reaction to penicillin
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: A patient’s home medications can provide insight into the patient’s current treatment and its effacacy. Inquiring into medication history, dosage, and frequency will help you understand the patient’s background and how it may affect their current situation. NR511 Differential Diagnosis and Primary Care
Example Question:
Finding:
Reports nausea and vomiting
(Found)
Pro Tip: A patient’s home medications can provide insight into the patient’s current treatment and its effacacy. Inquiring into medication history, dosage, and frequency will help you understand the patient’s background and how it may affect their current situation.
Example Question:
Social History
Finding:
Asked about substance use
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: A patient’s social history encompasses their family and support system, living situation, and daily behaviors such as diet, exercise, sexual activity, and substance use. These factors can influence their current health and wellness. Asking about a patient’s social history can also unveil the influence of their present illnesses in their social lives.
Example Question:
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: A patient’s social history encompasses their family and support system, living situation, and daily behaviors such as diet, exercise, sexual activity, and substance use. These factors can influence their current health and wellness. Asking about a patient’s social history can also unveil the influence of their present illnesses in their social lives.
Example Question:
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: A patient’s social history encompasses their family and support system, living situation, and daily behaviors such as diet, exercise, sexual activity, and substance use. These factors can influence their current health and wellness. Asking about a patient’s social history can also unveil the influence of their present illnesses in their social lives.
Example Question:
Finding:
Followed up on alcohol use
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: A patient’s social history encompasses their family and support system, living situation, and daily behaviors such as diet, exercise, sexual activity, and substance use. These factors can influence their current health and wellness. Asking about a patient’s social history can also unveil the influence of their present illnesses in their social lives. NR511 Differential Diagnosis and Primary Care
Example Question:
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: A patient’s social history encompasses their family and support system, living situation, and daily behaviors such as diet, exercise, sexual activity, and substance use. These factors can influence their current health and wellness. Asking about a patient’s social history can also unveil the influence of their present illnesses in their social lives.
Example Question:
How many drinks do you have a week?
Finding:
Asked about sexual activity
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: A patient’s social history encompasses their family and support system, living situation, and daily behaviors such as diet, exercise, sexual activity, and substance use. These factors can influence their current health and wellness. Asking about a patient’s social history can also unveil the influence of their present illnesses in their social lives.
Example Question:
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: A patient’s social history encompasses their family and support system, living situation, and daily behaviors such as diet, exercise, sexual activity, and substance use. These factors can influence their current health and wellness. Asking about a patient’s social history can also unveil the influence of their present illnesses in their social lives.
Example Question:
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: A patient’s social history encompasses their family and support system, living situation, and daily behaviors such as diet, exercise, sexual activity, and substance use. These factors can influence their current health and wellness. Asking about a patient’s social history can also unveil the influence of their present illnesses in their social lives. NR511 Differential Diagnosis and Primary Care
Example Question:
Family Medical History
Finding:
Asked about relevant family medical history
Finding:
Reports father is healthy
(Found)
Pro Tip: A patient’s family medical history can indicate if the patient is at a higher risk for certain illnesses and disorders. Gathering this information can contextualize a patient’s current complaint and how their family’s health history might be influencing it.
Example Question:
How is your father’s health?
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: A patient’s family medical history can indicate if the patient is at a higher risk for certain illnesses and disorders. Gathering this information can contextualize a patient’s current complaint and how their family’s health history might be influencing it.
Example Question:
Finding:
(Available)
Pro Tip: A patient’s family medical history can indicate if the patient is at a higher risk for certain illnesses and disorders. Gathering this information can contextualize a patient’s current complaint and how their family’s health history might be influencing it. NR511 Differential Diagnosis and Primary Care
Example Question:
Review of Systems
Finding:
Asked about general symptoms
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: Understanding a patient’s health involves a comprehensive overview of their physiological systems. This is necessary to understand what symptoms may indicate larger issues, and what treatments the patient may require.
Example Question:
Finding:
Asked about review of systems for gastrointestinal
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: Understanding a patient’s health involves a comprehensive overview of their physiological systems. This is necessary to understand what symptoms may indicate larger issues, and what treatments the patient may require.
Example Question:
Finding:
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: Understanding a patient’s health involves a comprehensive overview of their physiological systems. This is necessary to understand what symptoms may indicate larger issues, and what treatments the patient may require.
Example Question:
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: Understanding a patient’s health involves a comprehensive overview of their physiological systems. This is necessary to understand what symptoms may indicate larger issues, and what treatments the patient may require. NR511 Differential Diagnosis and Primary Care
Example Question:
Finding:
(Found)
Pro Tip: Understanding a patient’s health involves a comprehensive overview of their physiological systems. This is necessary to understand what symptoms may indicate larger issues, and what treatments the patient may require.
Example Question:
Comments
Education & Empathy : 5 of 6 (83.3%)
During the patient interview, there are a number of opportunities to provide patient education and empathy. The opportunities listed below are those identified by nursing experts to be of particular importance to this patient. A Model Statement is provided as an example of an appropriate response to each opportunity.
- Opportunities marked as Not Encountered are opportunities that were not elicited in the interview
- Opportunities marked as Not Followed Up are missed opportunities that were present in the interview, but where no statements were made
- Opportunities marked as Followed Up were followed up by students, and include the dialogue between student and patient
DEBRIEF
- Assessment
The patient suffers from UTI
Model Note
Makayla Henderson is a 21-year-old Biracial woman presenting with an uncomplicated UTI. She is a senior college student. Her UTI symptoms began three days ago, and she has experienced pain during urination, a burning sensation, and increased urgency to urinate. She is also experiencing some cramping in her lower abdominal region
Model Note
I prescribed Ms. Henderson a course of …
Medication Selection Score: 18 out of 18 points
This activity represents how well you were able to synthesize subjective data, objective data, guidelines, interactions, and contraindications to select the most effective medications(s) for the patient’s problems
NR511 Differential Diagnosis and Primary Care
First Try | Second Try | Third Try | |
Totals | |||
Combined total points | 18 out of 18 points | ||
Total points per column | + 18 points |
Urinary Tract Infection | |||
Medication(s) Selected | nitrofurantoin | ||
Points Earned | ✓ + 9 points | ✓ | ✓ |
Rationale | Congratulations! Nitrofurantoin is the best choice for this scenario. In areas with an antibiotic resistance to a sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim combination drug, nitrofurantoin is the best first line of defense antibiotic for an uncomplicated UTI. This drug would also not contraindicate with Ms. Henderson’s penicillin hypersensitivity. |
Urination Pain and Increased Frequency | |||
Medication(s) Selected | phenazopyridine | ||
Points Earned | ✓ + 9 points | ✓ | ✓ |
Rationale | Congratulations! As a non-opioid analgesic, phenazopyridine is the best choice to provide relief from urinary tract symptoms such as pain, burning, and frequency. |
Patient Teaching Score: 9.5 out of 11
Topics priorized for patient teaching
Education Items
- Greet the patient and explain why you need to educate them
Greet the patient and explain why you need to educate them
Hi, I need to educate you the need to understand the medication process and dosage. | Statement 8/7/2020 2:03:21 PM |
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Hey, sure thing. [AUDIO COMING SOON] |
Model Statement: Hi, Makayla. We’re going to be going over how to safely take your medication.
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Model Plan
- (1 point) Take the full course of antibiotics
- (1 point) Take with meals for absorption
- (1 point) Take missed doses as soon as possible
- (1 point) Drink noncaffeinated liquids
Topics priorized for patient teaching
Education Items
- (1 point) Take the full course of antibiotics
- (1 point) Take at the same time daily
- (1 point) Take missed doses as soon as possible
- (1 point) Adverse effects include GI upset
Take the full course of antibiotics
Take the full course of antibiotics | Statement 8/7/2020 2:03:56 PM |
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Ok – but what if I start feeling better? | ||
You continue taking it until you finish the dose | Statement 8/7/2020 2:04:29 PM |
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Oh, ok. That makes sense. |
Model Statement: It’s important to finish a full course of antibiotics, even if you start to feel better. Antibiotic resistance can happen if a bacteria is exposed enough times to an antibiotic, but is not completely killed; this means that the stronger, resistant bacteria are able to adapt. Finishing a full course of antibiotics decreases the risk of antibiotic resistance, which helps everyone.
Take at the same time daily
Take at the same time daily | Statement 8/7/2020 2:04:55 PM |
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Oh, ok. |
Model Statement: Taking antibiotics at the same time every day ensures that the medication is in your system for the same amount of time, which makes it the most effective.
Take missed doses as soon as possible
Take as soon as possible to maintain the therapeutic effect of the drug. | Statement 8/7/2020 2:05:50 PM |
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I definitely don’t want that to happen. Thanks. |
Model Statement: If you miss a dose of your antibiotics, take your dose as soon as you remember, and then take your next dose at its regularly scheduled time.
Adverse effects include GI upset
The medication has adverse effect which may include causing pain in your stomach | Statement 8/7/2020 2:06:29 PM |
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Ew. Thanks for telling me. |
Model Statement: Sometimes people experience gastrointestinal issues when they take antibiotics. Some find it helpful to take probiotic supplements to help the “good” bacteria in your system.
Model Plan
- (1 point) Take as needed to relieve pain
- (1 point) Take with meals to avoid GI upset
- (1 point) Continue taking antibiotics while on this drug
- (1 point) Bodily fluids may appear orange
Topics priorized for patient teaching
Education Items
- (1 point) Take with meals to avoid GI upset
- (0.5 points) Contact provider if you experience signs of an allergic reaction rash
- (1 point) Bodily fluids may appear orange
- (0.5 points) Contact provider if you experience signs of liver problems
Take with meals to avoid GI upset
Take with meals to ensure that the GI upset is minimized | Statement 8/7/2020 2:06:55 PM |
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Ok. Sounds like a good plan. |
Model Statement:
Contact provider if you experience signs of an allergic reaction rash
Statement 8/7/2020 2:09:25 PM |
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Got it. |
Bodily fluids may appear orange
. | Statement 8/7/2020 2:07:53 PM |
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Weird! Thanks for letting me know. |
Model Statement:
Contact provider if you experience signs of liver problems
Statement 8/7/2020 2:10:32 PM |
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Oh, ok. Will do. |
Model Statement:
Model Plan
- (1 point) Wear loose-fitting, cotton underwear
- (1 point) Wipe front to back when you use the restroom
- (1 point) Return if you do not improve
Topics priorized for patient teaching
Education Items
- (1 point) Urinate before and after sexual intercourse
- (0.5 points) Do not rely on cranberry pills or juice to treat UTIs
- (1 point) Wipe front to back when you use the restroom
Urinate before and after sexual intercourse
Urinating before and after sexual contact will clear the urethra. | Statement 8/7/2020 2:11:18 PM |
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Oh, I didn’t know. I’ll be sure to do that. [AUDIO COMING SOON] |
Model Statement:
Do not rely on cranberry pills or juice to treat UTIs
Use medications to treat UTIs.. | Statement 8/7/2020 2:11:43 PM |
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I figured it couldn’t hurt, but I’ll definitely take the medicine you give me. [AUDIO COMING SOON] |
Model Statement:
Wipe front to back when you use the restroom
Wiping front and back will clean the discharges | Statement 8/7/2020 2:12:17 PM |
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Oookay. Gotcha. [AUDIO COMING SOON] |
Model Statement:
Topics priorized for patient teaching
Education Items
- Educate the patient on anything else and say goodbye
Educate the patient on anything else and say goodbye
Always use condoms when you want to engage in sex. Good bye. | Statement 8/7/2020 2:12:59 PM |
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Ok. See you later. |
Model Statement: Make sure to follow all of the instructions we discussed. Have a nice day. NR511 Differential Diagnosis and Primary Care
Prescription Writing Score: 20 out of 20
Patient Information: 1 out of 1 point | |||
This section covers the information identifying the patient. Any incorrect answers here could result in the pharmacist not dispensing the medication to the patient, and therefore you will lose the point for this section. | |||
Field | Student’s Answer | Is Correct? | Feedback |
Patient Name | Makayla Henderson | ✓ | |
Date of Birth | 06/20/1999 | ✓ |
Safe and Effective Dosage: 7 out of 7 point | |||
This section measures how well you put together a safe and effective dose for the patient’s problems. Any incorrect answers here could lead to under or overdosing the patient, and therefore you will lose all of the points in this section. | |||
Field | Student’s Answer | Is Correct? | Feedback |
Medication Name | ✓ | ||
Dosage | 1 (one) tablet | ✓ | |
Strength | 100 mg extended release | ✓ | |
Frequency | every 12 (twelve) hours | ✓ | |
Duration | 5 (five) days | ✓ |
Additional Fields: 1 out of 1 point | |||
This section covers the rest of the remaining fields for an accurate prescription. Any incorrect answers here could lead to a legally invalid prescription, and therefore you will lose the point for this sections. | |||
Field | Student’s Answer | Is Correct? | Feedback |
Route | mouth | ✓ | |
Quantity | 10 (ten) tablets | ✓ | |
Refills | 0 | ✓ | |
Indication | Urinary Tract Infection | ✓ |
Additional Information | |||
This section covers the additional information and generic substitution fields for the prescription. These are not graded by Shadow Health, but your instructor may choose to do so when inputting your grade. | |||
Field | Student’s Answer | ||
Dispense As Written? | Required | ||
Additional Information | Kindly inform us of any adverse events,.. |
Signature and Date: 1 out of 1 point | |||
This section covers the information identifying who wrote the prescription and when. Any errors in this section could result in the pharmacist not dispensing the medication to the patient, and therefore you will lose the point for this section. | |||
Field | Student’s Answer | Is Correct? | Feedback |
Signature | Dr. | ✓ | |
Date | 07/08/2020 | ✓ |
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Patient Information: 1 out of 1 point | |||
This section covers the information identifying the patient. Any incorrect answers here could result in the pharmacist not dispensing the medication to the patient, and therefore you will lose the point for this section. | |||
Field | Student’s Answer | Is Correct? | Feedback |
Patient Name | Makayla Henderson | ✓ | |
Date of Birth | 06/20/1999 | ✓ |
Safe and Effective Dosage: 7 out of 7 point | |||
This section measures how well you put together a safe and effective dose for the patient’s problems. Any incorrect answers here could lead to under or overdosing the patient, and therefore you will lose all of the points in this section. | |||
Field | Student’s Answer | Is Correct? | Feedback |
Medication Name | ✓ | ||
Dosage | 1 (one) tablet | ✓ | |
Strength | 200 mg | ✓ | |
Frequency | 3 (three) times daily | ✓ | |
Duration | 2 (two) days | ✓ |
Additional Fields: 1 out of 1 point | |||
This section covers the rest of the remaining fields for an accurate prescription. Any incorrect answers here could lead to a legally invalid prescription, and therefore you will lose the point for this sections. | |||
Field | Student’s Answer | Is Correct? | Feedback |
Route | mouth | ✓ | |
Quantity | 6 (six) tablets | ✓ | |
Refills | 0 | ✓ | |
Indication | UTI Pain | ✓ |
Additional Information | |||
This section covers the additional information and generic substitution fields for the prescription. These are not graded by Shadow Health, but your instructor may choose to do so when inputting your grade. | |||
Field | Student’s Answer | ||
Dispense As Written? | Required | ||
Additional Information | Alert you provider when adverse events occur. Be sure to complete the dosage. |
Signature and Date: 1 out of 1 point | |||
This section covers the information identifying who wrote the prescription and when. Any errors in this section could result in the pharmacist not dispensing the medication to the patient, and therefore you will lose the point for this section. | |||
Field | Student’s Answer | Is Correct? | Feedback |
Signature | Dr. | ✓ | |
Date | 07/08/2020 | ✓ |
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