Course   NR 507 Advanced Pathophysiology NR 507 Week 1 Case Study; Allergic Rhinitis NR 507 Week 2 Assignment: Cardiovascular Disorders NR 507 Week 2 Assignment: Hematological Disorders NR 507 Week 2 Discussion: Heart Failure NR 507 Week 3 Case Study: Pulmonary NR 507 Week 3 Assignment: Alterations in Pulmonary Function NR 507 Week 3 Discussion: Open Forum  NR 507 Week 4 Discussion Part One NR 507 Assignment Week 5: Alterations in Neurobiological Function N...

Course   NR 507 Advanced Pathophysiology Question: What phrase describes the condition in which a series of alveoli in the left lower lobe receive adequate ventilation but lack adequate perfusion? Question: A function of the pericardium is to: Question: Clinical manifestations of bile salt deficiencies are r/t poor absorption of: Question: The FNP is teaching the community about health promotion. Which information should the FNP include for innate immunity? Question: ...

Course   NR 507 Advanced Pathophysiology SOLUTION  Case Scenario A 76-year -old man is brought to the primary care office by his wife with concerns about his worsening memory. He is a retired lawyer who has recently been getting lost in the neighborhood where he has lived for 35 years. He was recently found wandering and has often been brought home by neighbors. When asked about this, he becomes angry and defensive and states that he was just trying to go to the store and get s...

Course   NR 507 Advanced Pathophysiology Case Study Scenario Chief Complaint J.T. is a 48-year old male who presents to the primary care clinic with fatigue, weight loss, and extreme thirst and increased appetite. History of Present Illness J.T. has been in his usual state of health until three weeks ago when he began experiencing symptoms of fatigue, weight loss, and extreme thirst. He reports that he would like to begin a walking program, but he feels too fatigued to wa...

Course   NR 507 Advanced Pathophysiology Case Scenario: An 84- year-old -female who has a history of diverticular disease presents to the clinic with left lower quadrant (LLQ) pain of the abdomen that is accompanied by with constipation, nausea, vomiting and a low-grade fever (100.20 F) for 1 day. On physical exam the patient appears unwell. She has signs of dehydration (pale mucosa, poor skin turgor with mild hypotension [90/60 mm Hg] and tachycardia [101 bpm]). The remainder ...

Course   NR 507 Advanced Pathophysiology Solution   Depression Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is known as clinical depression where approximately 20% of females are clinically depressed compared to males at 12%. To be clinically depressed means that the symptoms experienced interfere with the individual’s daily life. It leads to an overall feeling that life is not an enjoyable experience. The exact cause of MDD is unknown, but most likely due to a combination of genetic, biologic ...

Course   NR 507 Advanced Pathophysiology Instructions   Mrs. Orndorf is a 28-year-old woman married for 3 years who has just returned from an outdoor camping trip with her husband, with symptoms of dysuria with a burning sensation, urgency to urinate, & frequent urination. She said, “I have had similar symptoms three times over the last 2 years. Pubic & low back discomfort awoke me two nights ago & that is why I am here.” On physical examination, her temperature was 98...

Course   NR 507 Advanced Pathophysiology Instructions A 64-year-old woman presents to the primary care office with shortness of breath, leg swelling, and fatigue. She has a history of type 2 diabetes and hypertension. She reports that recently she had been able to go for daily walks with her friends, but in the past month, the walks have become more difficult due to shortness of breath and fatigue. She also sometimes awakens in the middle of the night due to shortness of breath a...

Course   NR 507 Advanced Pathophysiology Instructions  Question: The NP is seeing a patient with chronic bronchitis that needs spirometry on today’s What pulmonary function test (PFT) findings are … on the diagnosis of chronic bronchitis? Question: Simple spirometry can … to measure any of the following EXCEPT: FEV1/FVC Ratio Question: The NP notes that a patient’s FEV1/FVC ratio is severely Which of the following conditions is most likely the patient’s pulmonary iss...

Course   NR 507 Advanced Pathophysiology Instructions   Chief Complaint A.C., is a 61-year old male with complaints of shortness of breath. History of Present Illness A.C. was seen in the emergency room 1 week ago for an acute onset of mid-sternal chest pain. The event was preceded with complaints of fatigue and increasing dyspnea for 3 months, for which he did not seek care. He was evaluated by cardiology and underwent a successful and uneventful angioplasty prior to dis...