Self-directed learning on hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism

Case: a 36 yo Patient visit clinic today complaining of weakness, fatigue, and depression. Patient stated to have history of Hypothyroidism and she is taking L-thyroxine 25 mcg daily. New order: serum TSH lab. Follow up in one week after laboratory test done.

One issue for self-directed learning as it relates to the case study is identified in the oral presentation and the student provides written research on the self-directed learning topic

The written portion of this assignment should be prepared using the following guidelines:

The student’s findings of the self-directed learning topic must be completed on the “SNAPPS WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT TEMPLATE”

The report should be between 5-7 paragraphs in length, discussing something learned from the student’s research about the self-directed learning topic.

Correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling should be observed.

In-text citations and reference page should be written in APA format and scholarly evidence-based medicine (EBM) references must be used. (resources within the last five years old)

Research is fully supported by at least three (3) appropriate, EBM, scholarly references (3 critical elements required

This is the SNAPPS template

SNAPPS (summarize, narrow, analyze, probe, plan, self-directed learning).

the self directed learning part is the one your are going to help me with.

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SNAPPS WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT TEMPLATE

What is the self-directed learning issue that was identified in your oral presentation?

Hypothyroidism

Research the self-directed learning issue and provide a summary of your findings which is fully supported by appropriate, scholarly, EBM references.

Hyperthyroidism is a disorder that affects the thyroid glands which secret thyroxine and thus is classified as a disorder of the endocrine system. A patient who is suffering from hypothyroidism has a thyroid gland that is inactive or is operating below the standard expected levels. The body is not able to maintain its healthy balance because the thyroid gland is not able to make enough thyroid hormone. For a period extending more than a century replacement of thyroid hormone has served as the treatment for hypothyroidism. Natural preparations of the thyroid contain triiodothyronine and thyroxine, these were the pharmacologic treatments that were available at first, and they dominated the market in the 20^th century. The dosages for the procedure were adjusted to normalize the basal rate of metabolism and also resolve the symptoms.

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