Hemorrhoids in older adults

1. Definition
   a. Disease or condition

b. Pathophysiology

c. Incidence and prevalence

2. Assessment
   a. Symptoms

b. Physical Exam

3. Diagnostic tests
   a. Testing

b. Expected results

4. Management
   a. First-line medications

b. Second-line medications

c. Other treatments

d. Follow-up

e. Referral

References

The topic is about Hemorrhoids in older adults

1. INSTRUCTIONS- condition
   a. Identify the selected condition.
   b. Provide a basic description of the pathophysiology of the selected disorder or condition.
   c. Provide a summary of the incidence and prevalence of the selected disorder or condition in the United States.
   d. Provide a scholarly source.
2. Assessment
   a. Identify common subjective findings (symptoms) consistent with the selected diagnosis.
   b. Identify pertinent physical examination components and the expected exam findings consistent with the selected disorder or condition.
   c. Identify your intended state of practice and whether physician collaboration is required in California. If collaboration is required, describe the circumstances that would require physician consultation.
   d. Provide a scholarly source.
3. Diagnostic tests
   a. List diagnostic tests appropriate for the selected condition.
   b. List expected abnormal results consistent with the selected condition.
   c. Provide a scholarly source.
4. Management: Present an evidence-based management plan for the selected disorder or condition.
   a. Describe in detail first-line prescribed medications recommended for the selected condition.
   b. Describe in detail second-line medication that should be prescribed IF the client had an allergy to first-line line treatment for the selected condition.
   c. Identify medication details including
   i. Trade and generic names for each medication
   ii. Typical dose for each medication
   iii.  Major contraindications for use
   iv. Major drug-drug interactions
   d. Identify other recommended treatments, if any, for the selected disorder or condition.
   e. Discuss expected client follow-up. If the client called in with persistent or recurrent symptoms after initial treatment, describe the appropriate next action.
   f. Describe indications for referral.