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NUR 631 (Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology) Topic 12 Discussion Question 1 Select two of the following discussion questions for your discussion response. Indicate which questions you have chosen using the format displayed in the “Discussion Forum Sample.” Explain the concept of azotemia (including prerenal, renal, and postrenal), causes, and diagnostic measures used to identify each. Explain the pathophysiological differences between prerenal, intrarenal, and postrenal failure? P...

NUR 631 (Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology) Topic 13 Discussion Question 1 Select two of the following discussion questions for your discussion response. Indicate which questions you have chosen using the format displayed in the “Discussion Forum Sample.” What are the differential considerations of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism? Explain the clinical reasoning process you would employ to differentiate between these two conditions. What are the differential considerations of r...

NUR 631 (Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology) Topic 15 Discussion Question 1 Select two of the following discussion questions for your discussion response. Indicate which questions you have chosen using the format displayed in the “Discussion Forum Sample.” Review the hypothalamus, pituitary, and ovarian axis, and explain the pathophysiology of PCOS. Explain the role of hormones in the development of this disorder. How does PCOS contribute to infertility? Explain the role of geneti...

NUR 631 (Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology) Topic 1 Discussion Question 2 What is the difference between epigenetics and genetics? In nurse practitioner clinical practice, how would one apply the principles of epigenetics when prescribing treatment for a patient? What is the difference between hyperplasia, dysplasia, and metaplasia in relation to epigenetic disorders?

NUR 631 (Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology) Topic 12 Discussion Question 2 Select two of the following discussion questions for your discussion response. Indicate which questions you have chosen using the format displayed in the “Discussion Forum Sample.” Explain the differences between lower tract urinary symptoms and erectile disorder. A patient presents with flank pain. You suspect renal calculi. What is the pathophysiological reason for development of renal calculi and associ...

NUR 631 (Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology) Topic 15 Discussion Question 2 Select two of the following discussion questions for your discussion response. Indicate which questions you have chosen using the format displayed in the “Discussion Forum Sample.” Explain the pathophysiological development of breast cancer. Detail the varying types and oncogenic influences for each type. Menopause comes at different ages for women. What are the pathological changes causing menopause and w...

NUR 631 (Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology) Topic 13 Discussion Question 2 Ms. C is a 28-year-old Casino Floor Manager. She had gestational diabetes during her fourth pregnancy which she delivered about a year ago and during that time she was treated with NPH BID and NovoLog QID with meals. After delivery she started Metformin and then after that Pioglitazone and Sitagliptin and Glimepiride were added. She eats three meals a day. She prepares them at home. She doesn’t eat fast food or ...

NUR 631 (Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology) Topic 14 Discussion Question 2 Select two of the following discussion questions for your discussion response. Indicate which questions you have chosen using the format displayed in the “Discussion Forum Sample.” Articulate the differentiation between the stages of skin breakdown associated with immobility. Rhabdomyolysis is a rapid breakdown of muscle. Detail the pathophysiology behind rhabdomyolysis. Explain the difference between bas...

NUR 631 (Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology) Topic 10 Discussion Question 2 Answer both of the following discussion questions for your discussion response. The American Cancer Society states that some cancers can be prevented, as they are related to lifestyle factors such as diet, obesity, smoking, and lack of physical activity. Early detection and screening mechanisms are obviously key, but the data suggests that they have only been somewhat effective. What are some ideas and strategi...

NUR 631 Study Guide for Midterm Exam This study guide provides a content outline that can be used to prepare for the topic quiz. This outline may not be inclusive of all quiz content. Cellular biology and Alterations