Dear Students,
Using the knowledge acquired during this week reading assignment. Please apply the concepts to analyze and discuss the following scenario.
Scenario 1:
A patient, who is a vegetarian, reports feeling tired and weak. They are concerned about protein intake. As a medical assistant, how would you assess their diet and what suggestions could you make to ensure they are consuming a balanced amount of complete proteins?
Scenario 2:
You are assisting in a clinic where a patient presents with symptoms of muscle cramps and irregular heart rhythms. Considering these symptoms, which mineral deficiency might you suspect, and what dietary recommendations would you make?
Scenario 3:
A patient comes to the clinic with signs of blurred vision and bone pain. They mention taking vitamin supplements regularly. What questions would you ask to determine if these symptoms are related to hypervitaminosis, and which vitamins are likely involved?
Scenario 4:
A patient is recovering from major surgery. What nutritional advice would you give regarding protein intake, and why is protein particularly important in this recovery phase?
Scenario 5:
A patient with anemia is advised to increase iron intake. As a medical assistant, how would you educate the patient on enhancing iron absorption using vitamin C?
Scenario 6:
An elderly female patient is concerned about osteoporosis. What dietary sources of calcium would you recommend, and how would you address the role of vitamin D in calcium absorption?
Scenario 7:
During a summer health fair, a runner complains of dizziness and nausea after a race. What electrolytes might be imbalanced, and what immediate steps would you recommend for recovery?
Scenario 8:
A 3-year-old child presents with bowed legs, and you suspect vitamin D deficiency. What dietary recommendations would you make to the parents, and what are other sources of vitamin D you might suggest?
Scenario 9:
A patient presents with dermatitis, diarrhea, and dementia. Suspecting a niacin deficiency, what dietary changes would you recommend, and how would you educate the patient on the importance of B vitamins?
Scenario 10:
A patient with a history of kidney stones is seeking advice on mineral intake. What would you recommend regarding calcium and magnesium intake, and how would these minerals affect their condition?
