NURSING NURS 5315 (NURS5315)

N5315 Advanced Pathophysiology Gastrointestinal Core Knowledge Objectives with Advanced Organizers Gastrointestinal Bleeds 1. Analyze the etiology, clinical manifestations, and pathophysiology of the upper and lower GI bleed and describe the implications this has for your clinical practice as a nurse practitioner. Disease Etiology Clinical Manifestations Pathophysiology Implications for Practice Upper GI Bleed Bleeding varices (varicose veins) in the esophagus or stomach, peptic ...

N5315 Advanced Pathophysiology Hematologic System Prerequisite Knowledge Objectives with Advanced Organizers Hematologic Anatomy and Physiology 1. Analyze the normal structure and function of the following

Hematologic Anatomy and Physiology 1. Analyze the normal structure and function of the following cells/organs. CH 27 Cell/Organ Structure and Function Erythrocytes & Iron Cycle FIGURE 27-17 (RBC’s) most abundant cell of the body. Responsible for tissue oxygenation. Contains: Hemoglobin, Electrolytes, [A mature erythrocyte=no nucleus/no mitochondria, cannot synthesize protein/carry out oxidative reactions]. Short life d//t no mitosis=100-120 days. Biconcave disk/can be reversibly defo...

N5315 Advanced Pathophysiology Gastrointestinal Core Knowledge Objectives with Advanced Organizers Gastrointestinal Bleeds 1. Analyze the etiology, clinical manifestations, and pathophysiology of the upper and lower GI bleed and describe the implications this has for your clinical practice as a nurse practitioner. Disease Etiology Clinical Manifestations Pathophysiology Implications for Practice Upper GI Bleed Bleeding varices (varicose veins) in the esophagus or stomach, peptic ...

N5315 Advanced Pathophysiology Genetics Core Knowledge Objectives with Advanced Organizers Genetics Chapter 4 1. Analyze the pathological processes which alter the structure and role of the DNA and RNA molecules. a. Describe the structure and function of the DNA molecule and its clinical significance. PAGE 136-137 i. Four types of nitrogenous bases of DNA include adenine, cytosine, guanine, and thymine commonly represented as their first letter. Physical structure of DNA is the double...

Disorders of the Immune System 2. Differentiate between the etiology, clinical manifestations and pathophysiology of select disorders of the immune system. Hypersensitivity: an altered immunologic response to an antigen that results in disease or damage to the host. Hypersensitivity reaction: can be classified in 2 ways - by the source of the antigen that the immune system is attacking (allergy, autoimmunity, alloimmunity) - by the mechanism that causes the disease (types I, II, III, IV)...

N5315 Advanced Pathophysiology Inflammation and Altered Immunity Core Knowledge Objectives with Advanced Organizers Inflammation 1. Examine the process of inflammation. a. Analyze the role and function of the key players in the inflammatory process and describe the implications for clinical practice. Key Player Role and Function Mast Cell - Central cells of inflammation and release histamine, chemotactic factors, cytokines, leukotrienes, prostaglandins, growth factors, and other mediato...

N5315 Advanced Pathophysiology Hematologic System Core Knowledge Objectives with Advanced Organizers Disorders of Hemostasis 1. Examine the etiology, clinical manifestations, and the pathophysiology of disorders of hemostasis. a. Discuss how the

N5315 Advanced Pathophysiology Endocrine Prerequisite Knowledge Study Objectives Hormones of the Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland 1. Analyze the role of hormones produced by the hypothalamus and pituitary gland. a. Create scripts for explaining the following to a patient or colleague in layman’s terms which explain the glands of the endocrine system, the hormones they produce, the target tissue and the hormone function to patients or colleag