At its core, pathology is the study of disease. Diseases occur for many reasons. But some, such as cystic fibrosis and Parkinson’s Disease, occur because of alterations that prevent cells from functioning normally.
Understanding of signals and symptoms of alterations in cellular processes is a critical step in diagnosis and treatment of many diseases. For the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), this understanding can also help educate patients and guide them through their treatment plans.
For this Discussion, you examine a case study and explain the disease that is suggested. You examine the symptoms reported and explain the cells that are involved and potential alterations and impacts.
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WEEKLY RESOURCES
To prepare:
By Day 1 of this week, you will be assigned to a specific scenario for this Discussion. Please see the “Course Announcements” section of the classroom for your assignment from your Instructor.
by day 3 of Week 1
Post an explanation of the disease highlighted in the scenario you were provided. Include the following in your explanation:
The role genetics plays in the disease.
Why the patient is presenting with the specific symptoms described.
The physiologic response to the stimulus presented in the scenario and why you think this response occurred.
The cells that are involved in this process.
How another characteristic (e.g., gender, genetics) would change your response.
Learning Resources
Lecturio Resources
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Review the following Video Resources and Content Pages in the Lecturio Platform by clicking button below labeled Load Week 1: Learning Resources in a new window.
Basic Cell Housekeeping Functions (4:24 min)
Subcellular Organization (4:57 min)
Mechanisms of Cell Injury (7:06 min)
Etiologies of Cellular Injury: Introduction (3:25 min)
Chemical Agents – Etiologies of Cellular Injury (4:13 min)
Hypoxia – Etiologies of Cellular Injury (2:25 min)
Infectious Agents – Etiologies of Cellular Injury (3:21 min)
ATP Depletion – Mechanisms of Cellular Injury (4:22)
Overview of Cellular Injury (10:27 min)
Mitochondria in Cellular Injury (1:11 min)
Frameworks of Cellular Pathology (12:54 min)
Classical Genetic Assumptions – Classic Mendelian Genetics (2:42 min)
Anaphylaxis and Food Allergy (Hypersensitivity) in Children (7:13 min)
Urticara (Hives) and Angioedema in Children (6:34 min)