Yearly Archives: 2022

DQ1 Select one of the following discussion prompts to address:   Discuss the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, evaluation, and treatment of cystic fibrosis.  Discuss the potential impact of gene therapy on CF and the ethical dimensions in treating this life-limiting disease.   Describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, evaluation, and treatment of asthma (include the National Asthma […]

DQ1 Select one of the following discussion prompts to address:   Describe childhood acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) and G6PD deficiency and the incidence, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, evaluation, and treatment of each.   Describe the morphology of erythrocytes, the mechanism, and primary cause of the following anemias: Pernicious anemia, folate deficiency anemia, iron deficiency anemia, thalassemia, […]

DQ1 Select one of the following discussion prompts to address:   Consider the long-term effects of hyperglycemia as seen in poorly controlled diabetes. Consider factors that lead to good or poor compliance in regimens designed to decrease hyperglycemia and improve health outcomes in diabetics. Review this article and identify the key factors that can interfere […]

DQ1 Select one of the following discussion prompts to address:   Consider the impact of spinal cord injury and the potential scope of lifetime disability and sequelae associated with spinal cord injury. The greatest challenge facing the neuroscience community involves developing therapy that will allow damaged nerve tissue to be regrown and regenerated. Reflect on […]

DQ1 Select one of the following discussion prompts to address:   Describe autoimmunity and the process by which the body develops a hyperimmune or hypersensitive reaction to its own tissues. Consider lupus. It has been found that those living with lupus are at higher risk for other autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. Explore this […]

DQ1 Select one of the following discussion prompts to address:   Analyze how calcium and phosphate are hormonally regulated and describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, evaluation and treatments for hypercalcemia and hypocalcemia.   Describe the clinical manifestations, similarities, and differences of the following vitamin deficiencies: niacin, riboflavin (B2), thiamine (B1), folate, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, […]

DQ1 Finding and Evaluating Evidence   This activity will address the following module outcome:   MO 2: Assess evidence and analyze its usefulness for a clinical problem. (EPSLO 2; SLO 5)   Using key words from the compelling clinical question you developed in Module 1, perform a preliminary literature search for relevant articles, applying the […]

A Spirit of Inquiry: Asking the Question   The art and science of asking questions is the source of all knowledge.   – Thomas Berger, American novelist (Brainyqoute.com, n.d.).   This activity will address the following module outcomes:   MO 1: Describe the significance of fostering a spirit of inquiry in clinical practice. (EPSLO 6; […]

Begin by selecting a topic pertaining to genes and gene-environment interaction from one of the following resources:   Refer to chapters 4 and 5 of your text, unit II   Select a topic from the list below   Look for ideas in the WCU Library databases   Conduct a literature search of recent journal articles […]

The purpose of the case study is to have you expand on the pathophysiological disease process by searching for evidence-based practice treatment and advanced practice nursing role implications related to the disease.   Read the case here.   Review the patient’s TB questionnaire. (Page 1)   (Page 2)     Conduct an evidence-based literature search to […]