PATH370 Pathophysiology

Week 2 Assignment

Mini-Systematic Literature Review

This week, you will write a mini-systematic literature review. It is mini because you will only be reviewing two sources.

For this literature review assignment, we are going to give you a choice of three topics to choose from. Choose one for this assignment.

Myasthenia Gravis

Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

HIV/AIDS

Remember, for a systematic review, focus your analysis on the treatments, causes, diagnosis, and prognosis presented in the literature.

Next, conduct your research of scholarly articles. Use the WCU Online Library databases. You will need to choose two sources to include in this mini-literature review.

For this review, be sure to:

Select two relevant and appropriate scholarly articles that address the topic you chose.

Present a thorough literature review of both articles by summarizing, synthesizing, and evaluating the materials.

Demonstrate understanding of the content presented in the articles.

Include a critical assessment of the sources. Do not simply include a summary of what you have read.

Incorporate citations into your body paragraphs; incorporate the essential and most relevant supporting evidence eloquently and appropriately.

Present your writing in a clear, organized manner.

Provide a strong introduction and conclusion, including further questions for research.

Use proper APA format with proper citations. Review APA Citations Here

?Your literature review should be 1–2 pages in length. Remember, you will need to use APA formatting in your literature review and include a title page and a reference page.

Review the rubric for more details on how your assignment will be graded.

 

PATH370 Pathophysiology

Week 4 Assignment

Mini-Scientific Literature Review

This week, you will write a mini-scientific literature review. It is mini because you will only be reviewing two sources.

For this literature review assignment, we are going to give you a choice of three topics to choose from. Choose one for this assignment.

COPD: treatment protocols

Asthma: corticosteroids use in children and side effects

DKA: treatment protocols

Remember, in a scientific review, focus your analysis on author’s hypothesis (thesis), scientific method used in the research, and the results of the study presented. In a scientific literature review, the reviewer (you) identifies what he/she perceives as the strengths and weaknesses of the study, and analyzes the author’s findings and conclusions.

For this review, be sure to:

Select two relevant and appropriate scholarly articles that address the topic you chose.

Present a thorough literature review of both articles by summarizing, synthesizing, and evaluating the materials.

Demonstrate understanding of the content presented in the articles.

Include a critical assessment of the sources. Do not simply include a summary of what you have read.

Incorporate citations into your body paragraphs; incorporate the essential and most relevant supporting evidence eloquently and appropriately.

Present your writing in a clear, organized manner.

Provide a strong introduction and conclusion, including further questions for research.

Use proper APA format with proper citations. Review APA Citations Here

Your literature review should be 2–3 pages in length. Remember, you will need to use APA formatting in your literature review and include a title page and a reference page.

Review the rubric for more details on how your assignment will be graded.

 

PATH370 Pathophysiology

Week 6 Assignment

Comprehensive Case Study on COPD, Heart Failure, Hypertension, and Diabetes Mellitus

Review the following case study and complete the questions that follow. For this assignment, write your responses to each question as one narrative rather than separating your responses by question number. Include an introduction and a conclusion. Submit your answers using APA format, well-written sentences, and detailed explanations. Your analysis must be scientifically sound, necessary, and sufficient. Paper must be a minimum of 8 pages, plus references and title page.

You must also include a bibliography of at least 3 sources (with at least one non Internet source). Your textbook may not be included as a source for this assignment. Refer to the rubric for more information on how your assignment will be graded.

Case Study

M.K. is a 45-year-old female, measuring 5’5” and weighs 225 lbs. M.K. has a history of smoking about 22 years along with a poor diet. She has a history of Type II diabetes mellitus along with primary hypertension. M.K. has recently been diagnosed with chronic bronchitis. Her current symptoms include chronic cough, more severe in the mornings with sputum, light-headedness, distended neck veins, excessive peripheral edema, and increase urination at night. Her current medications include Lotensin and Lasix for the hypertension along with Glucophage for the Type II diabetes mellitus.

The following are lab findings that are pertinent to this case:

Vitals

 

BP

 

158/98 mm Hg

 

CBC

 

Hematocrit

 

57%

 

Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c)

 

7.3 %

 

Arterial Blood Gas Assessment

 

PaCO?

 

52 mm Hg

 

PaO?

 

48 mm Hg

 

Lipid Panel

 

Cholesterol

 

242 mg/dL

 

HDL

 

32 mg/dL

 

LDL

 

173 mg/dL

 

Triglycerides

 

1000 mg/dL

 

What clinical findings correlate with M.K.’s chronic bronchitis? What type of treatment and recommendations would be appropriate for M.K.’s chronic bronchitis?

Which type of heart failure would you suspect with M.K.? Explain the pathogenesis of how this type of heart failure develops.

According to the American Heart Association 2017 new guidelines, and M.K.’s B.P. value, what stage of hypertension is she experiencing? Explain the rationale for her current medications for her hypertension. Also, discuss the impact of this disease in the U.S. population.

According to the lipid panel, what other condition is M.K. at risk for? According to this case study, what other medications should be given and why? What additional findings correlate for both hypertension and Type II diabetes mellitus?

Interpret the lab value for HbA1c and explain the rationale for this value in relation to normal/abnormal body function?

Refer to the rubric for more information on how your assignment will be graded.

 

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