Question: February 15, 2015 Shannon Heaton, A 24-year-old Female (5’4″, 123 Lbs.) Is Complaining Of Aches Throughout Her Head, Back, And Neck In Addition, The Patient Claims To Be Feeling Weak Is Suffering From Extreme Nausea And Vomiting, And That Bouts Of Cold-sweats Are Keeping Her From Sleeping Well At Night Shannon’s Bloodwork Showed A Normal Hematocrit …

February 15, 2015 Shannon Heaton, a 24-year-old female (5’4″, 123 lbs.) is complaining of aches throughout her head, back, and neck in addition, the patient claims to be feeling weak is suffering from extreme nausea and vomiting, and that bouts of cold-sweats are keeping her from sleeping well at night Shannon’s bloodwork showed a normal hematocrit and buffy-coat levels, however, her relative proportion of granulocytes was slightly elevated Shannon was given a subcutaneous IV before leaving the clinic. In addition, the patient was prescribed Emetrol for nausea, and was instructed to rest and remain hydrated Lastly, Ms. Heaton was told to call the clinic if her symptoms do not subside within the next five days 1. Based on the information above, what affliction does the clinician think likely Shannon has? Explain. (1 pt) I No February 21, 2015 Shannon Heaton (115 tbs.) has retwned to the clinic with an increased severity of aches, nausea, cold-sweats, and fatigue. The patient is now jaundiced with a swollen and tender abdominal area, and her bloodwork showed a hematocrit level of 2996 and an overabundance of eosinophils. Shannon’s pulse and blood pressure were normal, and she showed no signs of confusion or disorientation. Finally, Ms. Heaton was asked the following questions in an attempt to identify her allment: Question Patient’s response 1. Are you allergic to any medications? Penicillin 2. Are you allergic to any foods? Cheese 3. Any other allergies? Car and dog hair Grass 4. Any tattoos or piercings within last six months ? Within the last year? Yes, nose piercing 5. Blood transfusion within the last sex monthus No a Within the last year? No & Travel outside the country within the last six months? No a. Within the last year? Yes b. Where and when did you travel? West Africa, from me 2-30, 2014 c. Purpose of travel? Graduation present d Did you get all appropriate vaccinations? Yes Any other medication while traveling Yes Lorian Six of edght dones Did you dronk cofiltered water? Yes, but rarely g Did you eat anything that caused ondigestion? Any other relevant or critical information? During her trip, the patient experienced night terror Shannon also had protected seca! intercourse with a tour guide No. 2. Based on this new information, what is your diagnosis for this patient? (1 pt.) 3. What symptoms lead you to this diagnosis? (1 pt.) 4. What further tests should be conducted to confirm your diagnosis for this patient? (1 pt) 5. What type of pathogen caused Shannon’s ailment? Explain how this pathogen affects the blood and overall physiology of humans. (2 pts.) 6. Why is this patient showing jaundice? (0.5 pt.) 7. What most likely lead to this patient’s affliction? Is there anything the patient could have done to prevent herself from getting this sickness? (2 pts.) 8. After fully treating the patient with Dorycycline, Shannon contracted a yeast infection. Explain how/why this secondary infection occurred. (1 pt.) 9. What type of medication would you prescribe to rid Shannon of this secondary infection?(05 pt.)