Neurologic Function Case Study

Pain and Neurologic Syndromes
 
Instructions 
For this case study, you will create a case related to the Neurological Functions.

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Neurological Function

Part 1:
Compare and contrast the 3 conditions in one of the charts below:

PAIN SYNDROME
Migraine Headaches Tension Headaches Meningitis
Risk Factors
Pathophysiology
Clinical Manifestations

OR

NEUROLOGIC SYNDROME
Dementia Depression Anxiety
Risk Factors
Pathophysiology
Clinical Manifestations

Part 2:
Choose a pain or neurologic syndrome to explore. You can also choose a diagnosis not listed (that coincides with your advanced practice specialty) as long as it relates to the neurological function.

Present a hypothetical case that includes the following:

1. Vital information about a person who might be predisposed to this condition (I.e., a person who may have risk factors for this condition).
2. The pathophysiology of the disease, including clinical manifestations.
3. Which diagnostic tests you’d recommend and a rationale for the one(s) you choose.
4. How this condition compares to other differentials.
5. The evidence-based recommendations from the AHRQ Guidelines or guidelines recommended from a professional organization. Based on these recommendations, discuss how to manage the condition best.
6. A patient safety issue that could be associated with the condition presented in this case.