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| Assignment 1: Reflective Discussion Over the past ten weeks, you have studied a wide range of topics in the field of adult health and gerontology. Write a brief reflection that explains how this course has helped you meet the program objective. Reflect on the course competencies and explain how the concepts you learned helped you prepare for the transition from your current role to the one you hope to have upon graduation. Week | ||
| Week 1 | Click here for the textbook, Pocket guide to APA style. From your course textbook Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice, read the following chapter:
From your course textbook Family Practice Guidelines, read the following chapter:
From your course textbook A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, read the following chapters: From your course textbook Advanced Practice Nursing in the Care of Older Adults, read the following chapters: From your course textbook Advanced Assessment: Interpreting Findings and Formulating Differential Diagnoses, read the following chapters:
| TOPICS of the week Diagnostic Reasoning, Genomic; Immune System Considerations, Geriatric Population Considerations, Genetics, Examples of Genetic Changes, The Role of Bioinformatics, Immunology, Viruses, Aging, Disease Prevention, Prescribing for Geriatric Population, Geriatric Assessment |
| 2 | From your course textbook Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice, read the following chapters:
From your course textbook Family Practice Guidelines, read the following chapters:
From your course textbook A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, read the following chapter: From your course textbook Advanced Practice Nursing in the Care of Older Adults, read the following chapter: From your course textbook Advanced Assessment: Interpreting Findings and Formulating Differential Diagnoses, read the following chapters:
| Disorders of the Eye, Disorders of the Ear and Nose, Disorders of the Mouth|Throat, Common Eye Disorders, Retinal Disorders, Reddened Eye, Eye Lesions, Inflammation of the Eye, Eye Pain, Eye Discharge, Ptosis, Double Vision, Proptosis and Exophthalmos, Infectious Eye Disorders, Ear Disorders, Barotrauma and Mastoiditis, Otorrhea and Cholesteatoma, Hearing Loss, Epistaxis, Common Nose Disorders, Atopic Disorders, Mouth Disorders, Viral Mouth Diseases, Painless Oral Lesions, Mouth Pain without Obvious Lesions, Diseases of the Throat, Emergent Throat Disorders, Sinusitis, Thyroid Disorders, Hoarseness, |
| 3 | From your course textbook Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice, read the following chapter:
From your course textbook Family Practice Guidelines, read the following chapter:
From your course textbook A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, read the following chapter: From your course textbook Advanced Practice Nursing in the Care of Older Adults, read the following chapter: From your course textbook Advanced Assessment: Interpreting Findings and Formulating Differential Diagnoses, read the following chapters:
| Respiratory Disorders, Prophylactic Vaccines, Cough, Asthma, COPD, Pneumonia and Bronchitis, Infections of Lung, Induced Cough, Causes of SOB and Dyspnea, Restrictive Lung Disease, Wheezing and Chest Tightness, Causes of Chest Pain, Vaccines |
| 4 | From your course textbook Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice, read the following chapter:
From your course textbook Family Practice Guidelines, read the following chapter:
From your course textbook A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, read the following chapter: From your course textbook Advanced Practice Nursing in the Care of Older Adults, read the following chapter:
From your course textbook Advanced Assessment: Interpreting Findings and Formulating Differential Diagnoses, read the following chapters:
| Coronary Artery Diseases, Valvular Heart Disease and Dysrhythmias, Peripheral Vascular and Heart Diseases, Chest Pain Disorders, CAD, Noncardiac Chest Pain, Hypertension, Hypertension Treatment, Hyperlipidemia, Hyperlipidemia—Evaluation, Hyperlipidemia—Treatment Part I, Hyperlipidemia—Treatment Part II, Dyspnea, Dyspnea—Treatment, ECG, Palpitations & Arrhythmias, Heart Murmurs, Types of Heart Murmurs, Systolic Regurgitant Murmurs, Diastolic Murmurs, Diastolic Regurgitant Murmurs, Pulmonic Stenosis, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Tricuspid Stenosis, Septal Defects, Atrial Septal Defect, Bacterial Endocarditis, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Peripheral Edema, Leg Pain, Arterial Insufficiency, Venous Insufficiency, Varicose Veins |
| 5 | From your course textbook Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice, read the following chapter:
From your course textbook Family Practice Guidelines, read the following chapter:
From your course textbook A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, use the Search feature, the table of contents, or the index to locate information about:
From your course textbook Advanced Practice Nursing in the Care of Older Adults, read the following chapter: From your course textbook Advanced Assessment: Interpreting Findings and Formulating Differential Diagnoses, read the following chapters:
| Upper GI Disorders, Lower GI Disorders, Common GI Disorders, Abdominal Pain, Gallbladder and Liver Disease, Pancreatitis, Left-Upper-Quadrant Pain—Part I, LUQ Pain—Part II, PUD, Hepatitis, Cirrhosis and Hemolytic Disorders, Non-GI Causes of Abdominal Pain, Lower Abdominal Pain, Right-Lower-Quadrant Pain, GI Cancer, Ovarian Cyst or Tumor, Hernias, GI Bleeding, Non-GI Causes of Abdominal Pain, Epigastric Pain, Diarrhea, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Constipation, Jaundice, |
| 6 | From your course textbook Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice, read the following chapter:
From your course textbook Family Practice Guidelines, read the following chapter:
From your course textbook A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, read the following chapter: From your course textbook Advanced Practice Nursing in the Care of Older Adults, read the following chapter: From your course textbook Advanced Assessment: Interpreting Findings and Formulating Differential Diagnoses, read the following chapters:
| Renal Disorders, Male Reproductive System, Urinary System, Genitourinary- Chief Complaints, Nephrolithiasis, Renal Disease and Trauma, Hematuria, Renal Failure, Male Reproductive System, Testicular or Scrotal Disorders, Testicular Mass or Tumor, Epididymitis, Disorders of the Testicles, Male Genitourinary Tract Lesions, Testicular Trauma and Cryptorchidism, Congenital Genitourinary Disorders, Penis Abnormalities and Erectile Dysfunction, Peyronie’s Disease and Penile Fracture, Hypogonadism and Infertility, Diseases of the Prostate Gland, Urine Abnormalities, LUTS, UTIs, Cancer of the Genitourinary Tract, Congenital Urinary Tract Disorders |
| 7 | From your course textbook Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice, read the following chapter:
From your course textbook Family Practice Guidelines, read the following chapter:
From your course textbook A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, use the Search feature, the table of contents, or the index to locate information about:
From your course textbook Advanced Practice Nursing in the Care of Older Adults, read the following chapter: From your course textbook Advanced Assessment: Interpreting Findings and Formulating Differential Diagnoses, read the following chapters:
| Dermatological Conditions, Skin Lesions, Vesicles, Dermatophytes, Mite Infections of the Skin, Bullae, Pustules, Keratotic Lesions, Raised Skin-Colored Lesions, White Lesions, Brown Lesions, Nonmalignant Lesions, Inflammatory or Red Lesions, Infections, Hives, Disorders of Cell Differentiation, Eczematous Lesions with Excoriations, Seborrheic Dermatitis |
| 8 | From your course textbook Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice, read the following chapter:
From your course textbook Family Practice Guidelines, read the following chapter:
From your course textbook A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, read the following chapter: From your course textbook Advanced Practice Nursing in the Care of Older Adults, read the following chapter: From your course textbook Advanced Assessment: Interpreting Findings and Formulating Differential Diagnoses, read the following chapters:
| Osteoarthritis; Osteoporosis; Rheumatoid, Polyarthralgia conditions and Myalgia, Neck; Back; and Joint pains, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Treatment of Fibromyalgia, Polyarthralgia conditions and Myalgia, Polyarthralgia conditions example, Systemic Lupus Erythematous, Multiple Joint Pains in Vertebrae, Lyme Disease, Rheumatic Fever, Myalgia, Isolated or Limited Joint Pain, Elbow Pain, Wrist Pain, Ganglion Cysts, Hip Pain, Knee Pain, Ankle and Foot Pain, Hallux Valgus or Bunion |
| 9 | From your course textbook Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice, read the following chapter:
From your course textbook Family Practice Guidelines, read the following chapter:
From your course textbook A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, use the Search feature, the table of contents, or the index to locate information about:
From your course textbook Advanced Practice Nursing in the Care of Older Adults, read the following chapter: From your course textbook Advanced Assessment: Interpreting Findings and Formulating Differential Diagnoses, read the following chapters:
| Head Conditions, Neurological Disease, Common Geriatric Concerns, Infectious Causes of Headaches, Cranial Lesions, Temporal Arteritis, Alerted Mental Status, Cerebrovascular Disease, Neurological Conditions, Dementia, Dizziness, Degenerative Disorders, Nondegenerative Disorders, Functional Assessment of the Elderly, Functional Risk and Nutritional Assessment, Advanced Directives |
| 10 | From your course textbook Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice, read the following chapter:
From your course textbook Family Practice Guidelines, read the following chapter:
From your course textbook A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, use the Search feature, the table of contents, or the index to locate information about:
From your course textbook Advanced Practice Nursing in the Care of Older Adults, read the following chapter: From your course textbook Advanced Assessment: Interpreting Findings and Formulating Differential Diagnoses, use the Search feature, the table of contents, or the index to locate information about:
| Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders, Adrenal and Pancreas Disorders, Diabetes, Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Hypoparathyroidism, Hyperparathyroidism, Pituitary Disorders, Pituitary Disorders-Giantism, Hyperprolactinemia, Adrenal Disorders, Addison’s Disease, Adrenal Tumors, Pancreas Disorders, Evaluation of Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes Mellitus-Screening, Diabetes Mellitus- Type 1, Prevention of Diabetes Mellitus |
| Assignment 1: Reflective Discussion Over the past ten weeks, you have studied a wide range of topics in the field of adult health and gerontology. Write a brief reflection that explains how this course has helped you meet the program objective. Reflect on the course competencies and explain how the concepts you learned helped you prepare for the transition from your current role to the one you hope to have upon graduation. Week | ||
| Week 1 | Click here for the textbook, Pocket guide to APA style. From your course textbook Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice, read the following chapter:
From your course textbook Family Practice Guidelines, read the following chapter:
From your course textbook A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, read the following chapters: From your course textbook Advanced Practice Nursing in the Care of Older Adults, read the following chapters: From your course textbook Advanced Assessment: Interpreting Findings and Formulating Differential Diagnoses, read the following chapters:
| TOPICS of the week Diagnostic Reasoning, Genomic; Immune System Considerations, Geriatric Population Considerations, Genetics, Examples of Genetic Changes, The Role of Bioinformatics, Immunology, Viruses, Aging, Disease Prevention, Prescribing for Geriatric Population, Geriatric Assessment |
| 2 | From your course textbook Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice, read the following chapters:
From your course textbook Family Practice Guidelines, read the following chapters:
From your course textbook A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, read the following chapter: From your course textbook Advanced Practice Nursing in the Care of Older Adults, read the following chapter: From your course textbook Advanced Assessment: Interpreting Findings and Formulating Differential Diagnoses, read the following chapters:
| Disorders of the Eye, Disorders of the Ear and Nose, Disorders of the Mouth|Throat, Common Eye Disorders, Retinal Disorders, Reddened Eye, Eye Lesions, Inflammation of the Eye, Eye Pain, Eye Discharge, Ptosis, Double Vision, Proptosis and Exophthalmos, Infectious Eye Disorders, Ear Disorders, Barotrauma and Mastoiditis, Otorrhea and Cholesteatoma, Hearing Loss, Epistaxis, Common Nose Disorders, Atopic Disorders, Mouth Disorders, Viral Mouth Diseases, Painless Oral Lesions, Mouth Pain without Obvious Lesions, Diseases of the Throat, Emergent Throat Disorders, Sinusitis, Thyroid Disorders, Hoarseness, |
| 3 | From your course textbook Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice, read the following chapter:
From your course textbook Family Practice Guidelines, read the following chapter:
From your course textbook A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, read the following chapter: From your course textbook Advanced Practice Nursing in the Care of Older Adults, read the following chapter: From your course textbook Advanced Assessment: Interpreting Findings and Formulating Differential Diagnoses, read the following chapters:
| Respiratory Disorders, Prophylactic Vaccines, Cough, Asthma, COPD, Pneumonia and Bronchitis, Infections of Lung, Induced Cough, Causes of SOB and Dyspnea, Restrictive Lung Disease, Wheezing and Chest Tightness, Causes of Chest Pain, Vaccines |
| 4 | From your course textbook Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice, read the following chapter:
From your course textbook Family Practice Guidelines, read the following chapter:
From your course textbook A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, read the following chapter: From your course textbook Advanced Practice Nursing in the Care of Older Adults, read the following chapter:
From your course textbook Advanced Assessment: Interpreting Findings and Formulating Differential Diagnoses, read the following chapters:
| Coronary Artery Diseases, Valvular Heart Disease and Dysrhythmias, Peripheral Vascular and Heart Diseases, Chest Pain Disorders, CAD, Noncardiac Chest Pain, Hypertension, Hypertension Treatment, Hyperlipidemia, Hyperlipidemia—Evaluation, Hyperlipidemia—Treatment Part I, Hyperlipidemia—Treatment Part II, Dyspnea, Dyspnea—Treatment, ECG, Palpitations & Arrhythmias, Heart Murmurs, Types of Heart Murmurs, Systolic Regurgitant Murmurs, Diastolic Murmurs, Diastolic Regurgitant Murmurs, Pulmonic Stenosis, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Tricuspid Stenosis, Septal Defects, Atrial Septal Defect, Bacterial Endocarditis, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Peripheral Edema, Leg Pain, Arterial Insufficiency, Venous Insufficiency, Varicose Veins |
| 5 | From your course textbook Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice, read the following chapter:
From your course textbook Family Practice Guidelines, read the following chapter:
From your course textbook A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, use the Search feature, the table of contents, or the index to locate information about:
From your course textbook Advanced Practice Nursing in the Care of Older Adults, read the following chapter: From your course textbook Advanced Assessment: Interpreting Findings and Formulating Differential Diagnoses, read the following chapters:
| Upper GI Disorders, Lower GI Disorders, Common GI Disorders, Abdominal Pain, Gallbladder and Liver Disease, Pancreatitis, Left-Upper-Quadrant Pain—Part I, LUQ Pain—Part II, PUD, Hepatitis, Cirrhosis and Hemolytic Disorders, Non-GI Causes of Abdominal Pain, Lower Abdominal Pain, Right-Lower-Quadrant Pain, GI Cancer, Ovarian Cyst or Tumor, Hernias, GI Bleeding, Non-GI Causes of Abdominal Pain, Epigastric Pain, Diarrhea, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Constipation, Jaundice, |
| 6 | From your course textbook Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice, read the following chapter:
From your course textbook Family Practice Guidelines, read the following chapter:
From your course textbook A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, read the following chapter: From your course textbook Advanced Practice Nursing in the Care of Older Adults, read the following chapter: From your course textbook Advanced Assessment: Interpreting Findings and Formulating Differential Diagnoses, read the following chapters:
| Renal Disorders, Male Reproductive System, Urinary System, Genitourinary- Chief Complaints, Nephrolithiasis, Renal Disease and Trauma, Hematuria, Renal Failure, Male Reproductive System, Testicular or Scrotal Disorders, Testicular Mass or Tumor, Epididymitis, Disorders of the Testicles, Male Genitourinary Tract Lesions, Testicular Trauma and Cryptorchidism, Congenital Genitourinary Disorders, Penis Abnormalities and Erectile Dysfunction, Peyronie’s Disease and Penile Fracture, Hypogonadism and Infertility, Diseases of the Prostate Gland, Urine Abnormalities, LUTS, UTIs, Cancer of the Genitourinary Tract, Congenital Urinary Tract Disorders |
| 7 | From your course textbook Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice, read the following chapter:
From your course textbook Family Practice Guidelines, read the following chapter:
From your course textbook A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, use the Search feature, the table of contents, or the index to locate information about:
From your course textbook Advanced Practice Nursing in the Care of Older Adults, read the following chapter: From your course textbook Advanced Assessment: Interpreting Findings and Formulating Differential Diagnoses, read the following chapters:
| Dermatological Conditions, Skin Lesions, Vesicles, Dermatophytes, Mite Infections of the Skin, Bullae, Pustules, Keratotic Lesions, Raised Skin-Colored Lesions, White Lesions, Brown Lesions, Nonmalignant Lesions, Inflammatory or Red Lesions, Infections, Hives, Disorders of Cell Differentiation, Eczematous Lesions with Excoriations, Seborrheic Dermatitis |
| 8 | From your course textbook Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice, read the following chapter:
From your course textbook Family Practice Guidelines, read the following chapter:
From your course textbook A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, read the following chapter: From your course textbook Advanced Practice Nursing in the Care of Older Adults, read the following chapter: From your course textbook Advanced Assessment: Interpreting Findings and Formulating Differential Diagnoses, read the following chapters:
| Osteoarthritis; Osteoporosis; Rheumatoid, Polyarthralgia conditions and Myalgia, Neck; Back; and Joint pains, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Treatment of Fibromyalgia, Polyarthralgia conditions and Myalgia, Polyarthralgia conditions example, Systemic Lupus Erythematous, Multiple Joint Pains in Vertebrae, Lyme Disease, Rheumatic Fever, Myalgia, Isolated or Limited Joint Pain, Elbow Pain, Wrist Pain, Ganglion Cysts, Hip Pain, Knee Pain, Ankle and Foot Pain, Hallux Valgus or Bunion |
| 9 | From your course textbook Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice, read the following chapter:
From your course textbook Family Practice Guidelines, read the following chapter:
From your course textbook A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, use the Search feature, the table of contents, or the index to locate information about:
From your course textbook Advanced Practice Nursing in the Care of Older Adults, read the following chapter: From your course textbook Advanced Assessment: Interpreting Findings and Formulating Differential Diagnoses, read the following chapters:
| Head Conditions, Neurological Disease, Common Geriatric Concerns, Infectious Causes of Headaches, Cranial Lesions, Temporal Arteritis, Alerted Mental Status, Cerebrovascular Disease, Neurological Conditions, Dementia, Dizziness, Degenerative Disorders, Nondegenerative Disorders, Functional Assessment of the Elderly, Functional Risk and Nutritional Assessment, Advanced Directives |
| 10 | From your course textbook Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice, read the following chapter:
From your course textbook Family Practice Guidelines, read the following chapter:
From your course textbook A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, use the Search feature, the table of contents, or the index to locate information about:
From your course textbook Advanced Practice Nursing in the Care of Older Adults, read the following chapter: From your course textbook Advanced Assessment: Interpreting Findings and Formulating Differential Diagnoses, use the Search feature, the table of contents, or the index to locate information about:
| Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders, Adrenal and Pancreas Disorders, Diabetes, Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Hypoparathyroidism, Hyperparathyroidism, Pituitary Disorders, Pituitary Disorders-Giantism, Hyperprolactinemia, Adrenal Disorders, Addison’s Disease, Adrenal Tumors, Pancreas Disorders, Evaluation of Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes Mellitus-Screening, Diabetes Mellitus- Type 1, Prevention of Diabetes Mellitus |
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Thesis statement: The paper requires to write a reflection that explains how the course has
helped me as a learner meet the program objective and how the course competencies has
helped me prepare for transition upon graduation.
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Reflection that explains how this course has helped me meet the program objective.
Reflect on the course competencies and importance of the course concepts.
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Reflection That Explains How This Course Has Helped Me Meet the Program Objective
After studying a broad range of topics in the field of adult health and gerontology has
provided me with advanced knowledge in the treatment theory and research, evidence-based
practice, population health values, and management of s...
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