Read the following case and answer the questions in full sentences showing your understanding of the material studied.

Carmine DiStefano is visiting Dr. Salpega today with his 1-year-old son, Lucas, who has been very restless and has not been sleeping very well during the past few nights. During the day, he hardly eats and is constantly tugging on his left ear. Mr. DiStefano is concerned because his 5-year-old daughter, Sophia, struggles with chronic otitis media and has recently had tubes placed in her ears. He is certain that Lucas has an ear infection.

Questions:

What is an indication that Lucas has an ear infection?
What is chronic otitis media?
What are the symptoms of otitis media?
Name 3 reasons why people suffer from otitis media.
Explain how hearing works.

Read the following case and answer the questions in full sentences showing your understanding of the material studied.

Rosa Gutierrez was just seen by Dr. Bahjat. Her laboratory tests have come back, and she has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. She is a Mexican immigrant who has lived in the United States for the past 32 years. She is very worried about how the disease will affect her life.

Questions:

What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?
How do you think this disease would affect Mrs. Guitirrezs quality of life?
What would you recommend to a patient who has been recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes?
Name 2 disorders associated with type 2 diabetes.
Make a list of 5 endocrine glands and the respective hormones they release. Please name the action of the hormones on your list.

Read the following case and answer the questions in full sentences showing your understanding of the material studied.

Jamal Washington has made an appointment to see Dr. Miller at Pearson Physicians Group. He was reluctant to make the appointment and only made it because his wife, Tania, urged him. Now he does not want to go to the doctor. Jamal has been complaining of intense headaches and has had frequent episodes of nosebleeds.

Questions:

What could be the reason behind Jamals headaches and nosebleeds?
Why is it important that Jamal visit his primary physician?
Name 2 conditions associated with headaches.
What is the difference between pulmonary circulation and systemic circulation?
What would you recommend to a patient who has been recently diagnosed with congestive heart failure?

Title, introductory paragraph which contains your argumentative thesis statement, at least three body paragraphs, and a conclusion paragraph. Research from at least two outside sources is required to provide evidence and support for your argument. Research must be cited using APA style. You must include a reference page, which lists the specific sources you used and properly cite the sources within your essay.