NUM1203 S1 2020: Case study assignment

Complete the topic associated with the first letter of your Surname

A-G:  Influenza B

H-M:   Deep Vein Thrombosis

N-R:  Rheumatoid Arthritis

S-Z:    Shingles (Herpes Zoster)

In regards to your allocated topic, prepare a short fact sheet addressing the following questions:

1) Introduction and overview of the topic to include a definition, Australian incidence data (who is effected, how many) and known risk factors (age, gender, ethnicity etc). [300 words]

2) Describe pathophysiology of disorder with an in-depth discussion of underlying immunological mechanisms. How do these events alter normal homeostatic processes? [550 words]

3) Describe the pharmacological treatments detailing how the medications alter the underlying disease process (ie less focus on dosages and regimes and more focus on describing what the drug does and how that resolves the pathophysiology). If appropriate, include vaccinations.  [ 250 words]

4) What are the key patient education considerations when nursing a patient with this disorder? (Bullet points) [250 words]

5) Conclusion [50 words]

*Extra 100 words not included in suggested word count above will allow for refs and expansion in other areas as you see fit.