Problem-basedlearningisamethodologydesignedtohelpstudentsdevelopthereasoningprocessused inclinicalpracticethroughproblemsolvingactualpatientproblemsinthesamemannerastheyoccurin practice. The purpose of this activity is to develop students’ clinical reasoning skills using a case-based learning exe...
This is a graded discussion: 100 points possible due Jan 10
Week 1: Clinical Case Study (Original response due by Wednesday, responses due by
Sunday) No unread replies.9999 replies.
Purpose
Problem-based learning is a methodology designed to help students develop the reasoning process
used in clinical practice through problem solving actual patient problems in the same manner as they
occur in practice. The purpose of this activity is to develop students’ clinical reasoning skills using a
case-based learning exercise. Through participation in an online discussion forum, students identify
learning issues in a self-directed manner which facilitates learning for the entire group.
Activity Learning Outcomes
Through this discussion, the student will demonstrate the ability to:
Synthesize clinical knowledge, didactic learning and research findings to provide
appropriate pharmacological care to primary care patients. (CO 1, 2, 3, 4, & 6)
Due Date:
The student must provide an initial response to the discussion topic by Wednesday, 11:59pm
MT. Subsequent posts, including substantive responses to peer(s) and faculty questions must
occur by Sunday, 11:59pm MT. A total of 3 substantive posts are required on 3 different days.
A 10% late penalty will be imposed for initial discussions posted after the deadline on Wednesday
11:59pm MT, regardless of the number of days late. NOTHING will be accepted after 11:59pm MT on
Sunday (i.e. student will receive an automatic 0). Week 8 discussion closes on Saturday at 11:59pm
MT.
A 10% penalty will be imposed for not entering the minimum number of interactive dialogue posts
(3) OR not posting on the minimum required number of days (3). NOTHING will be accepted after
11:59pm MT on Sunday (i.e. student will receive an automatic 0)
Total Points Possible: 100
Case Study & Discussion Questions
John is a 46-year-old male who presents for his yearly physical examination. He has no complaints.
Previous medical history is notable for obesity and hyperlipidemia. He reports a very sedentary
lifestyle. He sits at a desk for 8 to 10 hours per day and when he comes home he “just wants to relax
in front of the television.” He doesn’t feel motivated enough to exercise on a regular basis, although
he knows he should.
John is allergic to penicillin (hives). Medications include atorvastatin 10mg daily and a multivitamin.
He occasionally takes acetaminophen for a headache.
Family history is significant for diabetes (mother, maternal grandmother, paternal grandfather) and
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