Unit 7: Unit 7: Abdomen, Male and Female Genitourinary, and Anus/Rectum - Discussion 

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Topic 1: Differentiation and Management of Abdomen, Anus/Rectum, and Genitourinary Disorders 

Please select a disorder of the GU, abdomen, anus/rectum systems (pelvic inflammatory disease, cervicitis, STDs, UTI, prostatitis, balanitis, urethritis, epididymitis, testicular torsion, hydrocele, epispadias, rectal prolapse, hemorrhoids, GERD, appendicitis, cholecystitis) and answer the following questions:

  1. What are the presenting      symptoms? 
  2. How is it distinguished from      other similar disorders (assessment findings, common in particular age/sex      or ethnic group, etc.)? 
  3. What is your first      intervention? 
  4. How will you confirm the      diagnosis? 
  5. What is the appropriate      treatment? 
  6. Write a prescription to treat      the illness (if applicable or refer to appropriate specialty if needed)      that includes (patient name, date, name of drug, dose, and strength,      quantity to dispense, directions of how often to take the medicine, and      number of refills). 
  7. When will you schedule a      follow-up appointment and what is your plan on the follow up visit? 
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