Describe the pathological processes of selected disorders.?

Pharmacology, Physical Assessment, and Pathophysiology Nurse Practitioner Graduate Placement

EENT

Purpose:

The purpose of this assignment is for learners to review the pathology, assessment findings and harmacologic treatment of assigned selected diagnoses.

Activity Learning Outcomes:

Through this discussion, the student will demonstrate the ability to:

Describe the pathological processes of selected disorders.? (CO1)

Identify subjective and objective assessment?findings?for selected diagnoses.?(CO2,3)

Identify an appropriate evidenced-based pharmacologic management plan for a selected diagnosis.? (CO4)

Requirements:

Preparing the Assignment *What and How

Step 1: Review the assigned topics which are listed by birth month. For example, if your birthday month is January then your diagnosis would be conjunctivitis.

Your Birth Month 

Your Diagnosis 

January, February  

conjunctivitis 

March, April, May   

otitis 

June, July, August,   

rhinitis 

September, October 

sinusitis 

November, December 

pharyngitis 

Step 2: For your assigned diagnosis, provide a brief 3-5 sentence pathophysiology summary, common patient signs and symptoms, the physical assessment findings, and pharmacologic recommendations for treatment. Include the multiple diagnoses found in your readings if applicable. (e.g.: viral, bacterial and allergic conjunctivitis). Provide 2 references in APA format beneath the table which support your work.

Your table should look like the following:

Diagnosis: 

Pathophysiology Summary 

Signs and Symptoms 

(subjective) 

Physical Assessment Findings 

(objective) 

Pharmacologic Recommendations 

References:    

*Hint: Copy table (highlight and right click Copy or Ctl+C). Paste into a document and fill table out. Then proceed to Step 3.

Step 3: Paste table inside the discussion board post. Do not attach as a document.