NURS 530 Assignments

Week 1 Discussion Forum Prompt 1

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, pantothenic acid (B5), biotin, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin E, vitamin A, and vitamin D.
  • Describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, evaluation, and treatment of metabolic acidosis and metabolic alkalosis. Discuss how and when each of the buffer systems responds to compensate/correct for acid-base imbalances. 

Use at least one scholarly source other than your textbook to connect your response to national guidelines and evidence-based research in support of your ideas.

Select one of the following discussion prompts to address:

  • Discuss the inherited mutation genes BRCA and BRCA 2, their prevalence, risks for different cancers, and recommended surveillance screenings for those with a confirmed genetically inherited mutation. What are your thoughts on genetic testing?
  • Discuss the inherited disorders familial adenomatous polyposis and hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer, their prevalence, responsible genes, and screening recommendations for those confirmed with the inherited gene.
  • Analyze the evidence regarding the contribution of genetics and/or environment for obesity, Alzheimer’s disease, alcoholism, and schizophrenia. In the case of obesity, what impact does it have in our society today?

Use at least one scholarly source other than your textbook to connect your response to national guidelines and evidence-based research in support of your ideas.

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 interrelationship, known as overlap diseases, in the following website, Molly’s Fund Links to an external site. 
  • and discuss the implications for care.
  • Describe active versus passive immunity and provide an example of each. Define antibody or immunoglobulin and describe the five molecular classes of immunoglobulins and their function(s) in the body by providing a pathologic example for an increase of each immunoglobulin (e.g., IgE-parasitic infection).
  • Why are some viruses inaccessible to antibodies after initial infection?
  • Describe and discuss transmission, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS.

Use at least one scholarly source other than your textbook to connect your response to national guidelines and evidence-based research in support of your ideas.

Week 2 Discussion 2

Select one of the following discussion prompts to address:

  • Describe how normal cells go through the process of transformation into cancer cells. How is this process different from DNA mutations associated with genetic disease? Review this article on genetics and identify
  • how the mutations differ.
  • Stress and Disease: Describe the physiologic effects on body systems of increased cortisol levels released during the stress response.
  • Review the current research evidence from credible, scholarly sources and summarize the results of the effects and health risks of electromagnetic radiation (from cellular and cordless telephones, microwaves, computers, fluorescent lights, radar, and electronic equipment).

Use at least one scholarly source other than your textbook to connect your response to national guidelines and evidence-based research in support of your ideas.

Week 3 Assignment

Week 3 Case Study

  • Due Jan 29 by 11:59pm Points 90 Submitting a text entry box, a website url, a media recording, or a file upload

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.

Case Study Topic:

Select either a type of pain syndrome or a neurologic disease process (headache, CVA, acute bacterial meningitis, Alzheimer’s, anxiety, depression, chronic pain syndrome) and discuss the pathophysiologic process involved.

  • Identify current evidence-based treatment modalities for the selected syndrome or disease and discuss how the treatment impacts the disease process.
  • Conduct an evidence-based literature search to identify the most recent standards of care/treatment modalities from peer-reviewed articles and professional association guidelines (www.guideline.gov)

These articles and guidelines can be referenced, but not directly copied into the clinical case presentation. Cite a minimum of three resources.

Include the following in your clinical case presentation:

  • A discussion of the pathophysiology of the disease, including signs and symptoms.
  • An explanation of diagnostic testing and rationales for each.
  • A review of different evidence-based treatment modalities for the disorder obtained from guideline.gov or a professional organization.

Next, address the following questions:

  • How does the information in this case inform the practice of a master’s prepared nurse?
  • How should the master’s prepared nurse use this information to design a patient education session for someone with this condition?
  • What was the most important information presented in this case?
  • What was the most confusing or challenging information presented in this case?
  • Discuss a patient safety issue that can be addressed for a patient with the condition presented in this case.

The use of medical terminology and appropriate graduate level writing is expected. Your paper should be 3 to 4 pages (excluding cover page and reference page). Your resources must include research articles as well as reference to non-research evidence-based guidelines.

Use APA format to style your paper and to cite your sources. Your source(s) should be integrated into the paragraphs. Use internal citations pointing to evidence in the literature and supporting your ideas. You will need to include a reference page listing those sources. Cite a minimum of three resources.

Review the rubric for more information on how your assignment will be graded.

Week 4 Discussion Forum Prompt 2

Select all of the following discussion prompts to address:

  • Describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, evaluation, and treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
  • Discuss common causes of galactorrhea and describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, evaluation, and treatment of galactorrhea.
  • Describe benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) and discuss the pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, evaluation, and treatment of BPH.

Use at least one scholarly source other than your textbook to connect your response to national guidelines and evidence-based research in support of your ideas. week presentation

The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate understanding through teaching and explanation. Begin by choosing one of the topics below, or propose a topic of your own interest from the assigned readings subject to instructor approval. 

Post your choice to the discussion board thread Video Presentation Topics as soon as you make your choice. You may not select a topic that has already been chosen by a classmate. The sooner you choose, the more options you will have.

For this assignment, you will produce a 4-minute audio-video presentation on your chosen topic.

In your presentation, include the following:

Include at least one type of visual aid in your presentation such as PowerPoint slides, diagrams, white board use, etc.

  • You are expected to explain the processes or concepts in your own words using references to support your explanations. Include a reference list at the end and cite references verbally or with on screen citations.
  • Use appropriate master’s level terminology.
  • Include all necessary physiology and/or pathophysiology in your explanation.
  • Use detailed explanations to teach or explain. Your classmates and professional colleagues are your audience .
  • Reference a minimum of two sources; you may cite your text as a source. Use APA format to style your visual aids and cite your sources. Include a reference page in your video.
  • Your presentation must include both audio and visual components and be professional in nature. please write speaker notes with presentations please this is the topic for my presentation

Describe the conditions present and pathophysiology of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

NURS 530 Week 5 Discussion 1

Select all 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, and sickle cell anemia.
  • Describe the most common causes and provide examples for neutrophilia, neutropenia, eosinophilia (i.e., eosinophilia caused by asthma, hay fever, or parasitic infection), eosinopenia, basophilia, monocytosis, monocytopenia, lymphocytosis, and lymphocytopenia.

Use at least one scholarly source other than your textbook to connect your response to national guidelines and evidence-based research in support of your ideas.