1.Case study: Cystitis
Ms. Vance, age 28 years, has noticed urgency, frequency, and dysuria recently, as well as an unusual odor in the urine. Urinalysis indicated a heavy concentration of Escherichia coli in the urine, some pus, and WBCs. Ms. T was prescribed antibiotics, which she took for the first few days. This seemed to give her relief, but she then stopped taking the medication. Within a few days, the symptoms returned, but she decided to “just live with it.”

Question 1
Explain why women are predisposed to cystitis.

Question 2
What preventive measures are important in reducing recurrence?

Question 3
Discuss other signs and symptoms that may indicate cystitis

Question 4
What potential problems may she experience if she does not adhere to the treatment prescribed?

2. Case study 2: Prostate Cancer
   Mr. Rader, age 52 years, is undergoing a routine physical examination for his employer. During palpation of the prostate, the physician noted a hard nodule on the gland’s periphery. Lab tests revealed an elevated PSA level. The remainder of the examination did not reveal any other abnormalities.

Question 1
Using the information given, discuss the presentation of cancer of the prostate.

Question 2
Discuss the predisposing factors for prostate cancer and identify the high-risk groups.

Question 3
Discuss the variation in the growth and course of this type of cancer.

Question 4
Discuss how the decision to treat or not to treat is made early in the course of prostate cancer.

Question 5
If metastasis occurs, what additional manifestations will occur, and how will they be treated?

3. Case study 3: Osteoarthritis
   Mr. Filstrup is a 38-year-old man in overall good health who has been complaining about an aching pain in his knees when working around the house and often when simply walking. He has noticed that his knees feel “hard” and tight. His history indicates that he has always been involved in athletics and was on the college football team, but recently family responsibilities and work have not made it easy for him to exercise.

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OSHA: Hero or Villain?

OSHA has been seen as both a positive and a negative influence on business and employees. Start by reading OSHA’s mission statement.

Retrieved from http://www.osha.gov/.
Go to About OSHA.
Explore the information and links on that page.
Locate some articles about OSHA written by Ralph Nader.

How does Mr. Nader feel about OSHA and their mission? Are they succeeding?
Do you think Mr. Nader’s reasoning is correct?
What do you think workplace safety would be like without OSHA? Do you think managers and company owners would still be safety conscious because it is the ethical thing to do?
How do you think you would feel as a manager if an OSHA inspector showed up unannounced?