Answers to NUR 631 Assignments and Discussions – Full Course
Answers to NUR 631 Assignments and Discussions – Full Course
Topic 1 DQ 1
What are the benefits and consequences of genetic testing? Indicate which question you have chosen
using the format displayed in the Discussion Forum Sample.
What are the benefits and consequences of genetic testing? What is your personal stance on genetic testing?
Provide two current (within the last 5 years) scientific or evidence-based resources to support your answer.
What are the effects of nutritional deficits on cellular functioning and tissue healing? Support your answer with current research that has been conducted within the last 3 years.
What is the difference between physiological and pathological atrophy?
Provide at least two clinical examples for each.
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Topic 1 DQ 2
Topic 1 DQ 2 5.0 Select one of the articles listed below. Indicate which article you have chosen and craft a scholarly summary highlighting key points and takeaways. Your summary should be between 150-250 words.
Topic 2 DQ 1
Select one of the following discussion questions for your discussion response. Indicate which question you have chosen using the format displayed in the Discussion Forum Sample.
Inflammation is a process that accompanies many different disease processes. In addition, a diet that is high in sugars and processed foods can also cause inflammation. What are health risk factors related to dietary habits and inflammation?
What are the differences between the primary and secondary line of defense? What factors interfere with these mechanisms? How are these levels of immunity affected in a child, an elderly person, or a person with a chronic disease?
Ms. Smith presents to her PCP for a comprehensive medical exam. Included in the exam are titers for various childhood diseases since she is not able to find her immunization records. What are “titers” and what type of testing is required to establish immunity?
Explain the difference between primary and secondary immune deficiencies and give an example of a disorder seen with each. Be sure to include the pathophysiology seen with each disorder and the role of the immune deficiency in each disorder.
Topic 2 DQ 2
DQ – 2
Select one of the articles listed below. Indicate which article you have chosen and craft a scholarly summary highlighting key points and takeaways. Your summary should be between 150-250 words.
“Toward a Molecular Understanding of Adaptive Immunity: A Chronology, Part I,” by Smith, from Frontiers in Immunology (2012).
“Do Inhibitory Immune Receptors Play a Role in the Etiology of Autoimmune Disease?” by OldeNordkamp, Koeleman, and Meyaard, from Clinical Immunology (2014). https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=edselp&AN=S1521661613002994&site=eds-live&scope=site
“Impact of Prenatal Stress and Adulthood Stress on Immune System: A Review,” by Wu, from Biomedical Research (2012). https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=83533005&site=eds-live&scope=site
Topic 3 DQ 1
DQ – 1
Select one of the following discussion questions for your discussion response. Indicate which question you have chosen using the format displayed in the Discussion Forum Sample.
Explain how acid-base physiology leads to the regulation of fluid balance and extra cellular pH.
What is the equation for the carbonic acid/bicarbonate buffering system? How do actions at the lungs and kidneys affect this equation and thus compensate for alterations in plasma pH levels?
How can an aspirin overdose cause a respiratory alkalosis and a metabolic acidosis? Be sure to thoroughly explain the pathophysiological mechanisms involved.
Based on your clinical experiences, what is the most commonly dangerous electrolyte imbalance and why? Explain the pathophysiology of the imbalance.
How do changes in plasma osmolality affect the physiology of erythrocytes?
Based on your clinical experiences, what is the most commonly dangerous electrolyte imbalance and why? Explain the pathophysiology of the imbalance.
Topic 3 DQ 2
DQ 2
Select one of the articles listed below. Indicate which article you have chosen and craft a scholarly summary highlighting key points and takeaways. Your summary should be between 150-250 words.
“Fluid Balance and Sodium Losses During Indoor Tennis Match Play,” by Lott and Galloway, from International Journal of Sport Nutrition & Exercise Metabolism (2011). https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=s3h&AN=69665497&site=eds-live&scope=site
“Hepatic Encephalopathy Complicated With Hyponatremia and Acid-Base Disturbance and Its Prognosis,” by Chengshan et al., from Journal of Medical Colleges of PLA (2012). https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=edselp&AN=S1000194812600161&site=eds-live&scope=site
“Measuring and Managing Fluid Balance,” by Shepherd, from Nursing Times (2011). http://search.proquest.com/docview/1038833471?accountid=7374
Article chosen to summarize
“Measuring and Managing Fluid Balance,” by Shepherd, from Nursing Times (2011). http://search.proquest.com/docview/1038833471?accountid=7374
Topic 4 DQ – 1
Select one of the following discussion questions for your discussion response. Indicate which question you have chosen using the format displayed in the Discussion Forum Sample.
Anemia of chronic disease is a common occurrence in elderly patients. What is the pathophysiological mechanism behind this disease process?
Virchow’s triad refers to states that can produce hypercoagulability. What are the three categories? Give an example for each and explain the pathophysiological changes seen.
Hemolytic anemias may be inherited (such as in sickle cell anemia) or acquired. What are the etiologies for each and what is the pathophysiological mechanism shared by both?
Topic 4 DQ – 2
Select one of the articles listed below. Indicate which article you have chosen and craft a scholarly summary highlighting key points and takeaways. Your summary should be between 150-250 words.
“Thalassemia Intermedia: An Overview” by Shawky and Kamal, from Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics (2012). https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=83717104&site=eds-live&scope=site
“Pathophysiology of Anemia and Erythrocytosis,” by Hodges, Rainey, Lappin, and Maxwell, from Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology (2007). http://www.sciencedirect.com.library.gcu.edu:2048/science/article/pii/S1040842807001199
“Sickle-Cell Anemia” in The Cambridge Historical Dictionary of Disease (2003). https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.credoreference.com/content/entry/cupdisease/sickle_cell_anemia/0
Topic 5 DQ 1
DQ – 1
Select one of the following discussion questions for your discussion response. Indicate which question you have chosen using the format displayed in the Discussion Forum Sample.
With endocrine disorders, just like any other disorder, it is essential to determine the root cause of the disorder. What are primary, secondary, and tertiary disorders? Compare the differences between primary, secondary, and tertiary forms of hyposecretion and hypersecretion?
The hypothalamic-pituitary system is the main controlling factor for normal endocrine function. What are some of the common ways for this finely balanced system to become unstable?
Explain how the circadian rhythm is related to cortisol secretion from the adrenal cortex. What factors cause disturbances in this system?
Explain how the circadian rhythm is related to cortisol secretion from the adrenal
DQ – 2
Select one of the articles listed below. Indicate which article you have chosen and craft a scholarly summary highlighting key points and takeaways. Your summary should be between 150-250 words.
“Neuroendocrine, Immune and Oxidative Stress in Shift Workers,” by Faraut, Bayon, and Leger, from Sleep Medicine Reviews (2013). http://dx.doi.org.library.gcu.edu:2048/10.1016/j.smrv.2012.12.006
“Pathology of the Pituitary, Parathyroid, Thyroid and Adrenal Glands,” by Okpohkam and Johnson, from Surgery (Oxford) (2011). http://dx.doi.org.library.gcu.edu:2048/10.1016/j.mpsur.2011.06.004
Topic 6 DQ – 1
Select one of the following discussion questions for your discussion response. Indicate which question you have chosen using the format displayed in the Discussion Forum Sample.
What are some of the key pathophysiological differences between neurogenic and nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
Explain the diagnostic criteria for metabolic syndrome and explain the pathophysiology behind the systems seen.
Diabetic neuropathies are a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Explain the etiology, pathophysiology, and outcomes of one of the following: retinopathy, nephropathy, or neuropathy.
Explain the role of leptin in the role of obesity.
Topic 6 DQ – 2
Select one of the following articles. Indicate which article you have chosen and craft a scholarly summary highlighting key points and takeaways. Your summary should be between 150-250 words.
“The Use of Neuroimaging for Assessing Disorders of Pituitary Development,” by Iorgi et al., from Clinical Endocrinology (2012). https://lopes-idm-oclc-org.library.gcu.edu:2443/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=70117536&site=ehost-live&scope=site
“Thyroid Disorders and Other Endocrinological Disorders in Pregnancy,” by Girling and Sykes, from Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine (2013). http://dx.doi.org.library.gcu.edu:2048/10.1016/j.ogrm.2013.03.009
“Endocrinology Review: Adrenal and Thyroid Disorders,” by Gorman and Chiasera, from Clinical Laboratory Science (2013). https://library.gcu.edu:2443/login?url=http://search.proquest.com.library.gcu.edu:2048/docview/1355280668?accountid=7374