NR545 Pharmacology, Physical Assessment, and Pathophysiology Nurse Practitioner Graduate Placement
Week 1 Discussion
EENT
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 birth month. For example, if your birthday month is January then your diagnosis would be conjunctivitis.
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Your Birth Month |
Your Diagnosis |
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January, February |
conjunctivitis |
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March, April, May
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otitis |
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June, July, August, |
rhinitis |
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September, October |
sinusitis |
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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:
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Diagnosis: |
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Pathophysiology Summary |
Signs and Symptoms (subjective) |
Physical Assessment Findings (objective) |
Pharmacologic Recommendations |
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References: |
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*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.
