Assignment task:
Found in resources:
- Identify chosen disease. What are the causes? What are the risk factors?
- Give a brief definition and describe in detail the pathophysiology of the disorder. Explain how the disorder works at a cellular level and interacts with other chemicals or cells in the body.
- What are the common clinical manifestations of the disease/disorder according to your resources? Explain WHY or WHAT causes the clinical manifestations that you see.
- Describe the common complications of this disorder/disease according to your resources. Explain the relationship between the disorder and the complication. Explain what causes the complications.
- What diagnostic tests are used to diagnosis the disease/disorder?
What to expect:
1) Disease overview and Pathophysiology Describes disease/disorder
Demonstrates understanding of the pathophysiology of the disease/disorder
2) This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRisk FactorsIdentify common causes and risk factors for the disease
Identifies if they are modifiable/ nonmodifiable
3) Clinical ManifestationsCommon signs and symptoms discussed
Correlates the pathophysiologic changes that lead to the manifestations
4) Complications Describe common complications associated with the disease/disorder
Correlates the pathophysiologic changes that lead to the complications