An understanding of the neurological and musculoskeletal systems

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Review Points to Remember about Assignments / Work / Discussions

1. Remember this is an ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY course, so it must address the content at the cellular level.  This is a requirement in this course.

2. Make sure that all your work is submitted in APA format

a. Review proper quotes, paraphrasing

b. You MUST avoid plagiarism and be sure that you are giving credit to those who provided you with the information.  If it’s a quote, then quote it!!

c. You should expect to have citations for almost all your sentences.

3. You must DEVELOP YOUR PARAGRAPHS WELL, 5 sentences each with citations.

4. Provide a minimum of 5 references so that your work is well validated, and your content is supported.

5. READ the instructions and make sure that you are addressing each of the asked-for components and place headings to make it evident to the reader

6. READ the rubric – you must have references to get the points, and if you don’t have the references, you also lose points for analysis and synthesis because you can’t do this without validated content.

7. This paper must contain the following:

a. a title page*

b. an introduction

c. a purpose statement

d. a body

e. and a conclusion

f. all with appropriate citations and references*.  

*The title page and reference page(s) do not count in your total of 2 pages.  PLEASE review the rubric as well – it will guide you on the needed number of references, formatting, etc. 

Module 5 Assignment: Case Study Analysis

An understanding of the neurological and musculoskeletal systems is a critically important component of disease and disorder diagnosis and treatment. This importance is magnified by the impact these two systems can have on each other. A variety of factors and circumstances affecting the emergence and severity of issues in one system can also have a role in the performance of the other.

Effective analysis often requires an understanding that goes beyond these systems and their mutual impact. For example, patient characteristics such as, racial and ethnic variables can play a role.

An understanding of the symptoms of alterations in neurological and musculoskeletal systems is a critical step in diagnosis and treatment. For APRNs this understanding can also help educate patients and guide them through their treatment plans.

In this Assignment, you examine a case study and analyze the symptoms presented. You identify the elements that may be factors in the diagnosis, and you explain the implications to patient health.

To prepare:

Read and understand the specific case study scenario below:

Week 8 Case Study Scenario

A 58-year-old obese white male presents to ED with chief complaint of fever, chills, pain, and swelling in the right great toe. He states the symptoms came on very suddenly and he cannot put any weight on his foot. Physical exam reveals exquisite pain on any attempt to assess the right first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. Past medical history positive for hypertension and Type II diabetes mellitus. Current medications include hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg po q am, and metformin 500 mg po bid. CBC normal except for elevated sedimentation rate (ESR) of 33 mm/hr and C-reactive protein (CRP) 24 mg/L. Metabolic panel normal. Uric acid level 6.7 mg/dl.

Assignment (2-page case study analysis)

In your Case Study Analysis related to the scenario provided, explain the following

1. Both the neurological and musculoskeletal pathophysiologic processes would account for the patient presenting these symptoms.

2. Any racial/ethnic variables that may impact physiological functioning.

3. How these processes interact to affect the patient.