ALTERATIONS IN CELLULAR PROCESSES At its core, pathology is the study of disease

ALTERATIONS IN CELLULAR PROCESSES
At its core, pathology is the study of disease. Diseases occur for many reasons. But some, such as cystic fibrosis and Parkinson’s Disease, occur because of alterations that prevent cells from functioning normally.
Understanding of signals and symptoms of alterations in cellular processes is a critical step in diagnosis and treatment of many diseases. For the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), this understanding can also help educate patients and guide them through their treatment plans.
For this Discussion, you examine a case study and explain the disease that is suggested. You examine the symptoms reported and explain the cells that are involved and potential alterations and impacts.
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WEEKLY RESOURCES
To prepare:
By Day 1 of this week, you will be assigned to a specific scenario for this Discussion. Please see the “Course Announcements” section of the classroom for your assignment from your Instructor.
BY DAY 3 OF WEEK 1
Post an explanation of the disease highlighted in the scenario you were provided. Include the following in your explanation:
The role genetics plays in the disease.
Why the patient is presenting with the specific symptoms described.
The physiologic response to the stimulus presented in the scenario and why you think this response occurred.
The cells that are involved in this process.
How another characteristic (e.g., gender, genetics) would change your response.
1) Discussion Board: Alterations in Cellular Processes > Use this information to answer the questions on the Rubric
C.M. is a 22-year-old male patient who presents to the clinic for allergy immunotherapy “allergy shots”.
He was given the the IM medication and waited 30 minutes to leave the center. As the patient is leaving, he begins to complain of having difficulty swallowing, nausea, and feeling weak.
His vitals are 100/76, HR 120, Resp 24, O2 sat 95%.
The patient is now sitting in a tripod position on the table.
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Using this Case Study, post an explanation of the disease presented. In addition, include the following information:
1. Role of Genetics
2. Why the patient presented with the symptoms to the ED
3. What was the physiology response and why did the response occur?
4. Which cell are involved in this process (Allergic reaction)
5. How other characteristics would change your response.