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MODULE REFLECTION – In the box below, reflect on the course material & activities for this module. If you did not complete all the activities, did you have any questions or comments relating to this? What content did you find the most interesting and why? This should be a 4-5 sentence paragraph.
MODULE 6 DISORDERS OR DISEASES Diseases to know for Module 6, include etiology, typical signs and symptoms, diagnostic testing, and general treatment (or prognosis). Use your textbook and/or supplemental PowerPoint for the completion of this table. Complete sentences are NOT required. It is important to be succinct in your analysis of each disease and choose the most important components to look for in a clinical setting. For this reason, do not include more than 5 different components in each box.
Disease or Disorder (Chapter)
Etiology (cause) Pathophysiology Signs & Symptoms of
Disease (Clinical Presentation) / Risk Factors
Diagnosis / Treatment (General)
Diabetes insipidus (Ch. 24)
Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (Ch. 24)
Hypothyroidism (Ch. 24)
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Disease or Disorder (Chapter) Etiology (cause) Pathophysiology
Signs & Symptoms of Disease (Clinical
Presentation) / Risk Factors
Diagnosis / Treatment (General)
Hyperthyroidism (Ch. 24)
Adrenal Insufficiency (Ch. 24)
Cushing’s Syndrome (Ch. 24)
Epilepsy (Ch. 34)
Headache (Ch. 34)
Parkinson’s Disease (Ch. 34)
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Disease or Disorder (Chapter) Etiology (cause) Pathophysiology
Signs & Symptoms of Disease (Clinical
Presentation) / Risk Factors
Diagnosis / Treatment (General)
Multiple Sclerosis (Ch. 34)
Guillain-Barre Syndrome (Ch. 34)
Myasthenia Gravis (Ch. 34)
CHAPTER 25: DIABETES
Compare the types of diabetes below:
Type Pathological Mechanism Clinical Manifestations
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes
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CHAPTER 33: CEREBROVASCULAR DISORDERS
Compare the different types of cerebrovascular disorders that can occur.
Type Causes (with Description or Notes)
Ischemic Stroke
Cerebral Arteriosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Carotid Stenosis
Hemorrhagic Stroke
Define and discuss the following terms or concepts from text. Term or Concept
Definition or Description
Ischemia and Ischemic Penumbra
Glutamate Toxicity
Transient Ischemic Attack
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MODULE 6 OTHER TERMS TO KNOW The terms below outline some additional pathophysiology terms to know for the final exam in Module 8. You are NOT required to define them in this module study guide; however, all terms can be seen in the Module Knowledge Check and Final Exam.
Chapter 24: Endocrine Disorder Terms • Hormone Deficiency • Hormone Excess • Hormone Resistance • Hypofunction • Hyperfunction • Primary, secondary, tertiary dysfunction • Neoplasia • Endocrine-disrupting Compounds • ADH • Hypervolemia • Hyponatremia • T3 and T4 • Goiter • Thyroiditis • Congenital hypothyroidism • Myxedema • Grave’s Disease • Exophthalmos • Hirsutism • Amenorrhea • Cortisol
Chapter 25: Diabetes Mellitus Terms • Polydipsia and Polyuria • Electrolyte imbalance • Polyphagia • Glycogenolysis and Glycogenesis • Retinopathy • Nephropathy • Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Chapter 33: Cerebrovascular Disorders Terms
• Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) • Cerebral arteriosclerosis • Carotid stenosis • Atrial fibrillation • Glutamate toxicity • Lacunar infarct • Aneurysm rupture • Subarachnoid hemorrhage • Anoxic encephalopathy • Bradypnea and Bradycardia • Hemiparesis • Hemiparalysis
Chapter 34: Chronic and Degenerative Neurological Disorder Terms
• Myelin • Ion Channel Disorders • Seizure • Focal Seizure • Generalized Seizure • Clonic • Atonic • Myoclonus • Nonmotor symptom • Aura • Ictal period • Postictal • Interictal • Primary Headache • Secondary Headache • TTH • Migraine • TAC • Sinus Headache
- Module Reflection –
- MODULE 6 Disorders or Diseases
- Chapter 25: Diabetes
- Compare the types of diabetes below:
- Chapter 33: Cerebrovascular Disorders
- Compare the different types of cerebrovascular disorders that can occur.
- Define and discuss the following terms or concepts from text.
- MODULE 6 Other Terms to Know
- Chapter 24: Endocrine Disorder Terms
- Chapter 25: Diabetes Mellitus Terms
- Chapter 33: Cerebrovascular Disorders Terms
- Chapter 34: Chronic and Degenerative Neurological Disorder Terms
- Etiology causeDiabetes insipidus Ch 24:
- PathophysiologyDiabetes insipidus Ch 24:
- Signs Symptoms of Disease Clinical Presentation Risk FactorsDiabetes insipidus Ch 24:
- Diagnosis Treatment GeneralDiabetes insipidus Ch 24:
- Etiology causeSyndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Ch 24:
- PathophysiologySyndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Ch 24:
- Signs Symptoms of Disease Clinical Presentation Risk FactorsSyndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Ch 24:
- Diagnosis Treatment GeneralSyndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Ch 24:
- Etiology causeHypothyroidism Ch 24:
- PathophysiologyHypothyroidism Ch 24:
- Signs Symptoms of Disease Clinical Presentation Risk FactorsHypothyroidism Ch 24:
- Diagnosis Treatment GeneralHypothyroidism Ch 24:
- Etiology causeHyperthyroidism Ch 24:
- PathophysiologyHyperthyroidism Ch 24:
- Signs Symptoms of Disease Clinical Presentation Risk FactorsHyperthyroidism Ch 24:
- Diagnosis Treatment GeneralHyperthyroidism Ch 24:
- Etiology causeAdrenal Insufficiency Ch 24:
- PathophysiologyAdrenal Insufficiency Ch 24:
- Signs Symptoms of Disease Clinical Presentation Risk FactorsAdrenal Insufficiency Ch 24:
- Diagnosis Treatment GeneralAdrenal Insufficiency Ch 24:
- Etiology causeCushings Syndrome Ch 24:
- PathophysiologyCushings Syndrome Ch 24:
- Signs Symptoms of Disease Clinical Presentation Risk FactorsCushings Syndrome Ch 24:
- Diagnosis Treatment GeneralCushings Syndrome Ch 24:
- Etiology causeEpilepsy Ch 34:
- PathophysiologyEpilepsy Ch 34:
- Signs Symptoms of Disease Clinical Presentation Risk FactorsEpilepsy Ch 34:
- Diagnosis Treatment GeneralEpilepsy Ch 34:
- Etiology causeHeadache Ch 34:
- PathophysiologyHeadache Ch 34:
- Signs Symptoms of Disease Clinical Presentation Risk FactorsHeadache Ch 34:
- Diagnosis Treatment GeneralHeadache Ch 34:
- Etiology causeParkinsons Disease Ch 34:
- PathophysiologyParkinsons Disease Ch 34:
- Signs Symptoms of Disease Clinical Presentation Risk FactorsParkinsons Disease Ch 34:
- Diagnosis Treatment GeneralParkinsons Disease Ch 34:
- Etiology causeMultiple Sclerosis Ch 34:
- PathophysiologyMultiple Sclerosis Ch 34:
- Signs Symptoms of Disease Clinical Presentation Risk FactorsMultiple Sclerosis Ch 34:
- Diagnosis Treatment GeneralMultiple Sclerosis Ch 34:
- Etiology causeGuillainBarre Syndrome Ch 34:
- PathophysiologyGuillainBarre Syndrome Ch 34:
- Signs Symptoms of Disease Clinical Presentation Risk FactorsGuillainBarre Syndrome Ch 34:
- Diagnosis Treatment GeneralGuillainBarre Syndrome Ch 34:
- Etiology causeMyasthenia Gravis Ch 34:
- PathophysiologyMyasthenia Gravis Ch 34:
- Signs Symptoms of Disease Clinical Presentation Risk FactorsMyasthenia Gravis Ch 34:
- Diagnosis Treatment GeneralMyasthenia Gravis Ch 34:
- Pathological MechanismType 1 Diabetes:
- Clinical ManifestationsType 1 Diabetes:
- Pathological MechanismType 2 Diabetes:
- Clinical ManifestationsType 2 Diabetes:
- Cerebral Arteriosclerosis:
- Atrial Fibrillation:
- Carotid Stenosis:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke:
- Definition or DescriptionIschemia and Ischemic Penumbra:
- Definition or DescriptionGlutamate Toxicity:
- Definition or DescriptionTransient Ischemic Attack:
- ModuleReflection: