Renal and Urological Disorders

Pharmacology, Physical Assessment, and Pathophysiology Nurse Practitioner Graduate Placement

Renal and Urological Disorders

Purpose:

The purpose of this assignment is for learners to review the pathology, assessment findings and pharmacologic 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 the first letter of your first name. For example, if your first name begins with the letter G then then your diagnosis is glomerulonephritis

The first letter of your first name

 Topics

A-E

Urolithiasis

F-J 

Glomerulonephritis

K-N

Cystitis

O-R 

Urethritis 

S-Z 

Pyelonephritis

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. 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.