27 Jan Reflection & Artifact

N510 Advanced Pathophysiology

Module 1 Assignment

Remember to submit your work following the file naming convention FirstInitial.LastName_M01.docx. For example, J.Smith_M01.docx. Remember that it is not necessary to manually type in the file extension; it will automatically append.

Start by reading and following these instructions:

1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus.

2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.

3. Consider the course discussions so far and any insights gained from it.

4. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources if needed, use APA style as required, and check your spelling.

Assignment:

Genetics is Relevant Now Certification:

Register for and complete the Genetics is Relevant Now module at https://research.cchmc.org/gepnlect/cgpn_loginlectora?CourseID=107. Upload the certificate of completion to the dropbox.

Exercises:

Describe the mechanisms that confine cells and tissues to a specific anatomic site.

Discuss the use of tumor markers in cancer diagnoses. Which types of cancer can be diagnosed in this manner? How do tumor markers work? What are the markers actually measuring?

Complete the following table by relating benign and malignant tumors to their sites of origin:

Tissue

Benign Tumor

Malignant Tumor

Connective/mesenchymal tissue

Fibroma

Chondroma

Osteoma

Lipoma

Leiomyoma

Rhabdomyoma

Hemangioma

Hematopoietic

Infectious mononucleosis

Nerve tissue

Neuroma

Neurilemmoma

Epithelial tissue

Papilloma

Ademoma

Case Study

Complete Case Study #60 (Down’s syndrome) in the Bruyere textbook.

Professional Development

Write a essay on your choice of the following topics:

Allergies (choose seasonal, environmental, or food)

Cancer (choose pancreatic, lung, breast, or prostate)

The essay should contain at least two scholarly sources in addition to the textbook. It should cover the following points:

Explain the pathophysiology of the disease

Discuss common clinical manifestations

List differential diagnoses

Determine which lab tests would confirm the diagnosis and expected results

Analyze a current protocol for treatment and discuss how the treatment works from the pathophysiological perspective

N510 Advanced Pathophysiology

Module 2 Assignment

Remember to submit your work following the file naming convention FirstInitial.LastName_M01.docx. For example, J.Smith_M01.docx. Remember that it is not necessary to manually type in the file extension; it will automatically append.

Start by reading and following these instructions:

1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus.

2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.

3. Consider the discussion and the any insights you gained from it.

4. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.

Assignment:

Exercises:

Explain the pathophysiologic difference between cluster headaches, migraines, and tension-type headaches.

Classify and differentiate at least four types of stroke

Elaborate on the difference between primary and secondary Parkinson’s disease

Summarize the five categories of pain. Discuss their pathways. Explain the etiology of chronic and acute pain.

Case Study

Complete Case Study #59 (hypothyroid) in the Bruyere textbook.

Professional Development

Write an essay on the following topic:

Diabetes Mellitus Type II

The essay should contain at least two scholarly sources in addition to the textbook. It should cover the following points:

Explain the pathophysiology of the disease

Discuss common clinical manifestations

List differential diagnoses

Determine which lab tests would confirm the diagnosis and expected results

Analyze a current protocol for treatment and discuss how the treatment works from the pathophysiological perspective

N510 Advanced Pathophysiology

Module 3 Assignment

Remember to submit your work following the file naming convention FirstInitial.LastName_M01.docx. For example, J.Smith_M01.docx. Remember that it is not necessary to manually type in the file extension; it will automatically append.

Start by reading and following these instructions:

1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus.

2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.

3. Consider the discussions and the any insights gained from it.

4. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.

Assignment:

Exercises:

Create a table differentiating the types of anemia, their clinical presentations, causes, and diagnostic tests.

What compensatory measures does the body employ in an attempt to restore cardiac output? What are the effect of these compensatory measures?

Discuss the difference between right-sided and left-sided HF, their causes, clinical presentations, and diagnostic tests.

How do the clinical presentations, prognosis, and management of acute and chronic leukemia differ?

Case Study:

Complete Case Study #5 (hypertension) in the Bruyere textbook.

Professional Development

Write an essay on your choice of the following topics:

Left-sided heart failure

Hypertension

The essay should contain at least two scholarly sources in addition to the textbook. It should cover the following points:

Explain the pathophysiology of the disease

Discuss common clinical manifestations

List differential diagnoses

Determine which lab tests would confirm the diagnosis and expected results

Analyze a current protocol for treatment and discuss how the treatment works from the pathophysiological perspective

N510 Advanced Pathophysiology

Module 4 Assignment

Remember to submit your work following the file naming convention FirstInitial.LastName_M01.docx. For example, J.Smith_M01.docx. Remember that it is not necessary to manually type in the file extension; it will automatically append.

Start by reading and following these instructions:

1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus.

2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.

3. Consider the discussions and any insights gained from it.

4. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.

Assignment:

Exercises:

Discuss the pathophysiologic connection between asthma and allergies.

Discuss pathophysiology of lung cancer, clinical manifestations, and diagnostic tests.

What are the pathophysiologic changes in COPD and how does it differ from asthma?

Discuss the use of oxygen therapy in patients with a diagnosis of COPD. What are the benefits and the potential pitfalls?

Case Study

Complete Case Study #13 (bacterial pneumonia) in the Bruyere textbook.

Professional Development

Write an essay on your choice of the following topics:

Acute bronchitis

Emphysema

The essay should contain at least two scholarly sources in addition to the textbook. It should cover the following points:

Explain the pathophysiology of the disease

Discuss common clinical manifestations

List differential diagnoses

Determine which lab tests would confirm the diagnosis and expected results

Analyze a current protocol for treatment and discuss how the treatment works from the pathophysiological perspective

N510 Advanced Pathophysiology

Module 5 Assignment

Remember to submit your work following the file naming convention FirstInitial.LastName_M01.docx. For example, J.Smith_M01.docx. Remember that it is not necessary to manually type in the file extension; it will automatically append.

Start by reading and following these instructions:

1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus.

2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.

3. Consider the discussions and any insights gained from it.

4. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.

Assignment:

Exercises:

Differentiate between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. How does the pathophysiology of the diseases differ? How are they similar? What are the treatments for each disease?

Explain the relationship between fluid and electrolyte balance and chronic kidney disease.

Discuss the pathophysiology of osteomyelitis.

Differentiate between three types of muscle disorders.

Case Study

Complete Case Study #35 (urinary tract infection) in the Bruyere textbook.

Professional Development

Write an word essay on the following topic:

Chronic renal failure

The essay should contain at least two scholarly sources in addition to the textbook. It should cover the following points:

Explain the pathophysiology of the disease.

Discuss common clinical manifestations.

List differential diagnoses.

Determine which lab tests would confirm the diagnosis and expected results.

Analyze a current protocol for treatment and discuss how the treatment works from the pathophysiological perspective.

N510 Advanced Pathophysiology

Module 6 Assignment

Remember to submit your work following the file naming convention FirstInitial.LastName_M01.docx. For example, J.Smith_M01.docx. Remember that it is not necessary to manually type in the file extension; it will automatically append.

Start by reading and following these instructions:

1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus.

2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.

3. Consider the discussions and any insights gained from it.

4. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.

Assignment:

Exercises:

Explain the pathogenesis of celiac’s disease.

Analyze the pathophysiology Crohn’s disease and relate genetic issues.

Differentiate between hepatitis A, B, C, and viral hepatitis.

Elaborate on the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of pancreatic cancer.

Case Study

Complete Case Study #26 (nausea and vomiting) in the Bruyere textbook.

Professional Development

Write an word essay on the following topic:

Obesity

The essay should contain at least two scholarly sources in addition to the textbook. It should cover the following points:

Explain the pathophysiology of the disease.

Discuss common clinical manifestations.

List differential diagnoses.

Determine which lab tests would confirm the diagnosis and expected results.

Analyze a current protocol for treatment and discuss how the treatment works from the pathophysiological perspective.

N510 Advanced Pathophysiology

Module 7 Assignment

Remember to submit your work following the file naming convention FirstInitial.LastName_M01.docx. For example, J.Smith_M01.docx. Remember that it is not necessary to manually type in the file extension; it will automatically append.

Start by reading and following these instructions:

1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus.

2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.

3. Consider the discussions and any insights gained from it.

4. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.

Assignment:

Exercises:

Categorize several (at least three) types of dementia (5 points)

Explain the relationship between strep throat and glomerulonephritis (5 points)

Perform a literature search on urinary incontinence. How do the pathophysiologic characteristics and management of stress, urge, overflow, and mixed incontinence differ? Please cite at least two scholarly articles in addition to your textbook (10 points)

Case Study

Choose and complete one of the following case studies in the Bruyere textbook:

#66 – menopause and hormone replacement

#96 – anorexia nervosa

#97 – bulimia nervosa

#99 – genital herpes

#100 – gonorrhea

Professional Development

Write an essay on your choice of the following topics:

Alzheimer’s disease

The essay should contain at least two scholarly sources in addition to the textbook. It should cover the following points:

Explain the pathophysiology of the disease

Discuss common clinical manifestations

List differential diagnoses

Determine which lab tests would confirm the diagnosis and expected results

Analyze a current protocol for treatment and discuss how the treatment works from the pathophysiological perspective

N510 Advanced Pathophysiology

Module 8 Assignment

Remember to submit your work following the file naming convention FirstInitial.LastName_M01.docx. For example, J.Smith_M01.docx. Remember that it is not necessary to manually type in the file extension; it will automatically append.

Start by reading and following these instructions:

1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus.

2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.

3. Consider the discussions and any insights gained from it.

4. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.

Assignment:

Exercises:

Choose one of the following infectious diseases and discuss the potential impact of the disease, pathogenesis, mechanism of transmission, and associated risks.

Cholera

HIV/AIDS

Influenza

Marburg hemorrhagic fever

Severe acute respiratory syndrome

Smallpox

Differentiate among several types of shock: cardiogenic, hypovolemic, obstructive, distributive, and septic. Explain the pathophysiology of each.

Discuss the risks of morbidity and mortality and the preparation and prevention measures for one type of natural disaster

Explain how to set up for disaster closet in the emergency department. What items should it contain? Who should have access? Should it be locked? What type of drills should be conducted?

Elaborate on the pathophysiology of burns. Differentiate between first, second, and third degree burns. What are the potential complications of each?

Discuss the pathogenesis and progression of ebola. What safety concerns were addressed during the 2014 outbreak?

Professional Development

Write an essay on the following topic:

Traumatic Brain Injury

The essay should contain at least two scholarly sources in addition to the textbook. It should cover the following points:

Explain the pathophysiology of the disease

Discuss common clinical manifestations

List differential diagnoses

Determine which lab tests would confirm the diagnosis and expected results

Analyze a current protocol for treatment and discuss how the treatment works from the pathophysiological perspective

N510 Advanced Pathophysiology
Module 8 Assignment

Reflection & Artifact

Please consider how you have developed the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that enable your achievement of the Course Goals listed in the syllabus. Then write a reflection of minimum of 1000 words describing how this course has helped you achieve these goals. Finally, chose one assignment that you feel represents your best learning (artifact) in the course. Take a few minutes to revise it, according to comments from your professor. Combine these into one document.

Finally, submit the assignment into the drop-box and save a copy of it in a folder on your personal computer.