Trigeminal neuralgia and giant cell arteritis

1. Application?of?Course?Knowledge:?Compare and contrast the Trigeminal neuralgia and giant cell arteritis in your initial discussion post. The goal of this assignment goes beyond simply listing information for each disease; it requires a careful examination of both disorders with a thoughtful discussion of both the similarities and the differences of each.?Consider the clinical presentation of each client to the office.?Describe their clinical presentation and how their history would impact their diagnosis.

   Address each of the following components using your own words:  

   1. Presentation: Demographics, onset of symptoms, history of present illness, associated risk factors? 
   2. Pathophysiology: Similarities and differences in pathophysiology 
   3. Assessment: Physical assessment techniques, appropriate diagnostic testing 
   4. Diagnosis: Additional differential diagnoses to consider, positive findings for each diagnosis 
   5. Management: Similarities and differences in pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments, client education, referral, and follow-up care 
2. Integration of Evidence:
   1. Discussion post?is supported?with appropriate, scholarly sources; AND
   2. Sources?are?published within the last?five?years or is most recent clinical practice guideline; AND
   3. Reference list?is provided?and in-text citations match;
   4. Includes a minimum of one scholarly reference in addition to the textbook.