Title: Gould’s Pathophysiology for the Health Professions Authors: Karin C. V

Title: Gould’s Pathophysiology for the Health Professions
Authors: Karin C. VanMeter, Robert J. Hubert
Publisher: Elsevier
Copyright: 2018
Edition: 6th
APA Citation
Hubert, R. & VanMeter, K. (2018). Gould’s pathophysiology for the health professions (6th ed.). Elsevier.
This textbook is available as an e-book and can be accessed from the module view.
Guidelines:
-Answer the following (7) discussion questions from part one and part two based on the sernarios given above them.
-Write the number of the question and the question itself in bold, and then its answer behind it in short answer form, see example below:
1) Why was the cat in the hall way? The cat was in the hallway becasue the door was open (Dr. Seuss, 2021).
Part One:
Ms. X, a 32-year-old Hispanic woman, has had a history of
intermittent pleuritic chest pain and joint pain for the past several
years. Recently, she went to her physician because she noticed that an
erythematous, butterfly-shaped rash had appeared on her face. Further
lab tests indicated protein in her urine. Her blood test indicated the
presence of numerous antinuclear antibodies, especially anti-DNA, and
mature neutrophils containing nuclear material. A diagnosis of systemic
lupus erythematosus (SLE) was made. (Refer to Chapter 7, Immunity)
Discussion Questions
Discuss possible reasons why SLE was not diagnosed earlier.
Discuss how the presence of antibodies can cause such widespread damage in organ systems.
Discuss treatments for SLE and a prognosis for the patient in this case.
Part Two:
Mr. F, age 46 years, has had a persistent unproductive cough for
several months that did not respond to cough medications. Recently, he
has developed a productive cough accompanied by fatigue, anorexia, and
night sweats.
Examination indicated abnormal chest sounds and weight loss. A chest
radiograph showed a small cavity and infiltrate, the tuberculin test was
positive, and the sputum sample contained a small amount of blood and
numerous acid-fast bacilli, confirming the diagnosis of active
tuberculosis. (Refer to Chapter 13, Respiratory Disorders)
Discussion Questions
Discuss the pathologic changes occurring during the development of active tuberculosis.
Discuss the transmission of TB and the conditions predisposing to the development of TB.
Discuss the treatment of tuberculosis and the precautions involved
for health care personnel coming into contact with the patient.
Suggest how family members or co-workers can protect themselves.

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