Assignment task: Neurological Disorders
In this exercise, you will complete a MindMap to gauge your understanding of this week's content. Select one of the possible topics provided to complete your MindMap assignment.
- Stroke
- Multiple sclerosis
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Myasthenia gravis
- Headache: May choose - migraine, cluster, tension
- Seizure disorders: Adults or Children
- Brain injury
- Alzheimer Disease
- Neuroblastoma
- Parkinson's Disease
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- Degenerative Disorders of the Spine: May choose - Low back pain, Degenerative Disc Disease
Select one of the possible topics provided and complete the MindMap.
Grading Criteria:
Describe the Pathophysiology and Etiology of the primary diagnosis. List risk factors related to the primary diagnosis.
- A thoroughly completed MindMap with a selected topic was submitted. The response accurately and thoroughly describes in detail the pathophysiology at the cellular level and shows understanding of the primary diagnosis. The response accurately and thoroughly identifies etiology for the diagnosis and lists appropriate risk factors.
What are the patient's signs and symptoms for this diagnosis? How does the diagnosis impact other body systems and what are the possible complications? Need Online Tutoring?
- The response accurately and thoroughly describes in detail the patient's signs and symptoms for this diagnosis. The response accurately and thoroughly describes in detail how this diagnosis might impact other body systems and their possible complications.
What diagnostic tests or labs would you order to confirm the primary diagnosis?
- The response accurately and thoroughly describes in detail the diagnostic tests and labs to order for primary diagnosis and are appropriately linked within the Mind map.
What treatment options would you consider? Include possible referrals and medications.
- The response accurately and thoroughly describes in detail the treatment options they would consider. The response accurately and thoroughly describes potential referrals and medications.
Resources and Mind map formatting/writing
- The response is articulate with demonstration of advanced terms and knowledge in writing style with no grammatical or spelling errors. Appropriate electronic mind mapping format. Reference list included with at least three research articles that are within last 5 years. Research articles are also cited and linked within mind map.