Question

This discussion question will have you demonstrate your knowledge of the medical terms, understanding of the use of nouns, pronouns, and verbs, by creating a scenario of a patient. Research a medical disease and write 2-3 paragraphs to your classmates describing your patient’s condition using 20 of the words in Section 1, 2, and 3 of the textbook under “Medical Spelling.” You must highlight these words in yellow. You will also need to highlight at least ten nouns, ten pronouns, and ten verbs. Provide at least one reference to support your discussion of the disease.

Answer 1

My patient last week was admitted to hospital with myocardial infraction Which is the medical name for a heart attack. A heart attack is a life-threatening condition that occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is abruptly cut off, causing tissue damage. This is usually the result of a blockage in one or more of the coronary arteries. A blockage can develop due to a buildup of plaque, a substance mostly made of fat, cholesterol, and cellular waste products.

He had symptoms like

pressure or tightness in the chest

pain in the chest, back, jaw, and other areas of the upper body that lasts more than a few minutes or that goes away and comes back

shortness of breath

sweating

nausea

vomiting

anxiety

a cough

dizziness

a fast heart rate