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NUR 631 (Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology) Topic 1 till 16 - Complete Course - Assignments, Discussion Questions & Exams NUR 631 Topic 1 Discussion Question 1 NUR 631 Topic 1 Discussion Question 2 NUR 631 Topic 2 Discussion Question 1 NUR 631 Topic 3 Assignment: CLC - Acid-Base Case Study Powerpoint NUR 631 Topic 3 Discussion Question 1

NUR 631 (Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology) Topic 16 Discussion Question 2 Create a list of three differential diagnoses and explain why you would include them on your list, based on the following information You are working with an 82-year-old male, David Smith, who will be having coronary artery bypass surgery in 5 days. David has experienced a very complicated road leading to his surgery. He remains on ventilator support and just started nutritional supplementation. He remains seda...

NUR 631 (Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology) Topic 16 Discussion Question 1 Select a chief complaint from the following list and provide a list of differential diagnoses and an initial workup for the patient, including laboratory tests, imaging studies, and medications. Left lower quadrant pain Dizziness Altered mental status Dysuria Chest pain Numbness in an ipsilateral extremities Blurring vision that is sudden Cold, blue toes Thirstiness Tachycardia/Palpitations Heavy, off...

NUR 631 (Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology) Topic 15 Discussion Question 2 Select two of the following discussion questions for your discussion response. Indicate which questions you have chosen using the format displayed in the “Discussion Forum Sample.” Explain the pathophysiological development of breast cancer. Detail the varying types and oncogenic influences for each type. Menopause comes at different ages for women. What are the pathological changes causing menopause and w...

NUR 631 (Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology) Topic 15 Discussion Question 1 Select two of the following discussion questions for your discussion response. Indicate which questions you have chosen using the format displayed in the “Discussion Forum Sample.” Review the hypothalamus, pituitary, and ovarian axis, and explain the pathophysiology of PCOS. Explain the role of hormones in the development of this disorder. How does PCOS contribute to infertility? Explain the role of geneti...

NUR 631 (Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology) Topic 14 Discussion Question 2 Select two of the following discussion questions for your discussion response. Indicate which questions you have chosen using the format displayed in the “Discussion Forum Sample.” Articulate the differentiation between the stages of skin breakdown associated with immobility. Rhabdomyolysis is a rapid breakdown of muscle. Detail the pathophysiology behind rhabdomyolysis. Explain the difference between bas...

NUR 631 (Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology) Topic 14 Discussion Question 1 Select two of the following discussion questions for your discussion response. Indicate which questions you have chosen using the format displayed in the “Discussion Forum Sample.” Your patient questions you about using fetal tissue implants for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. As an advanced practice nurse, how do you respond without expressing bias opinions? Do you feel your beliefs on this issue w...

NUR 631 (Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology) Topic 13 Discussion Question 2 Ms. C is a 28-year-old Casino Floor Manager. She had gestational diabetes during her fourth pregnancy which she delivered about a year ago and during that time she was treated with NPH BID and NovoLog QID with meals. After delivery she started Metformin and then after that Pioglitazone and Sitagliptin and Glimepiride were added. She eats three meals a day. She prepares them at home. She doesn’t eat fast food or ...

NUR 631 (Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology) Topic 13 Discussion Question 1 Select two of the following discussion questions for your discussion response. Indicate which questions you have chosen using the format displayed in the “Discussion Forum Sample.” What are the differential considerations of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism? Explain the clinical reasoning process you would employ to differentiate between these two conditions. What are the differential considerations of r...

NUR 631 (Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology) Topic 13 Assignment: CLC – Clinical Cases Powerpoint Working in teams and collaboration is an essential skill that is prevalent in clinical situations. In this assignment, you will be working in a group to create a PowerPoint to develop a case study based on your own experiences. Students are expected to uphold HIPAA and privacy regulations during this process. This includes the patient’s name or initials, location of the patient, date seen...

NUR 631 (Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology) Topic 12 Discussion Question 2 Select two of the following discussion questions for your discussion response. Indicate which questions you have chosen using the format displayed in the “Discussion Forum Sample.” Explain the differences between lower tract urinary symptoms and erectile disorder. A patient presents with flank pain. You suspect renal calculi. What is the pathophysiological reason for development of renal calculi and associ...

NUR 631 (Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology) Topic 12 Discussion Question 1 Select two of the following discussion questions for your discussion response. Indicate which questions you have chosen using the format displayed in the “Discussion Forum Sample.” Explain the concept of azotemia (including prerenal, renal, and postrenal), causes, and diagnostic measures used to identify each. Explain the pathophysiological differences between prerenal, intrarenal, and postrenal failure? P...

NUR 631 (Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology) Topic 11 Discussion Question 2 Select two of the following discussion questions for your discussion response. Indicate which questions you have chosen using the format displayed in the “Discussion Forum Sample.” Discuss the differences between respiratory acidosis and respiratory alkalosis. Provide a case study or presentation associated with respiratory acidosis or respiratory alkalosis.Discuss the differences between respiratory acidos...

NUR 631 (Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology) Topic 11 Discussion Question 1 Select two of the following discussion questions for your discussion response. Indicate which questions you have chosen using the format displayed in the “Discussion Forum Sample.” Explain the differences between restrictive and obstructive respiratory disorders. Choose one disorder for each and explain the pathophysiological changes seen and alterations in pulmonary function tests that aid diagnosis. Expl...

NUR 631 (Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology) Topic 10 Discussion Question 2 Answer both of the following discussion questions for your discussion response. The American Cancer Society states that some cancers can be prevented, as they are related to lifestyle factors such as diet, obesity, smoking, and lack of physical activity. Early detection and screening mechanisms are obviously key, but the data suggests that they have only been somewhat effective. What are some ideas and strategi...

NUR 631 (Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology) Topic 10 Discussion Question 1 Answer both of the following discussion questions for your discussion response. Explain the differences between irritable bowel syndrome and irritable bowel disease. Gastric cancers require meticulous management. Choose a gastrointestinal cancer that is primary sourced in an organ of the gastrointestinal system and discuss the epidemiological characteristics and pathological ramifications of the condition.

NUR 631 (Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology) Topic 10 Assignment 1: CLC – Gastrointestinal Case Study PowerPoint This is a Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) assignment. Working in teams and collaboration is an essential skill that is prevalent in clinical situations. In this assignment, you will be working in a group to create a PowerPoint to address the gastrointestinal case study provided below. The instructor will divide the class into CLC groups. The PowerPoint should be 12-...

NUR 631 (Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology) Topic 9 Discussion Question 2 Select two of the following discussion questions for your discussion response. Indicate which questions you have chosen using the format displayed in the “Discussion Forum Sample.” Explain the underlying pathophysiology associated with hypertensive conditions. What are the associated pathological complications? Detail the physiological process of heart failure, causes of heart failure, and pathological chan...

NUR 631 (Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology) Topic 9 Discussion Question 1 Select two of the following discussion questions for your discussion response. Indicate which questions you have chosen using the format displayed in the “Discussion Forum Sample.” Describe coronary artery disease. How does it develop? What is the pathophysiological basis of how the various risk factors can lead to this disorder? Numerous hormones have an impact on cardiac function. List two to three of the...

NUR 631 (Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology) Midterm Exam with Answers Questions What is an example of compensatory hyperplasia? What causes the rapid change in the resting membrane potential to initiate and action potential. a. Sodium gates open, sodium rushes into the cell, changing the membrane potential from negative to positive. What type of necrosis is often associated with pulmonary tuberculosis. Low plasma albumin causes edema as a result of a reduction in which pressure. ...