AH&PA W9A1 Discussion Question

Assignment 1: Discussion Questions

The discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the

course

competencies covered.

For this assignment, go to the

Discussion Area

and post a response to one question in the

Discussion

Area

by

Week 9, Day 3

. You may respond to your classmates' postings for either question.

To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use the South University Online

Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in

APA format.

Start reviewing and responding to the po

stings of your classmates as early in the week as possible.

Respond to at least two of your classmates' initial postings. Participate in the discussion by asking a

question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale

, challenging an

aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the

discussion. Cite sources in your responses to other classmates. Complete your participation for this

assignment by

Week 9, Day 7

.

Discussi

on Question 1

Discuss the recommendations for skin examination. What populations are at increased risk of developing

skin cancer? What recommendations can we give to our patients (from the pediatric to geriatric patient)

regarding sun exposure?

Discussion

Question 2

A 72

-

year

-

old female presents with complaints of a rash near the gluteal fold on the right side. It is a

painful vesicular rash, onset approximately 2 days ago, with no fever but occasional burning and

sensitivity at the site. She has tried triple antibiot

ic ointment without relief. She has been widowed for 10

years and has a "steady boyfriend" whom she has dated for 6 months and recently became sexually

active with. What other questions would you like to ask your patient? What are your differential diagnos

es

and final diagnosis? How would you discuss this diagnosis with your older patient?

Discussion Question 3

Describe the difference in lesion characteristics between benign and malignant lesions. Discuss three

common benign lesions and three precancerous o

r cancerous lesions.

Assignment 1 Grading Criteria

Maximum

Points

Quality of Initial Posting.

10

Participation in Discussion.

5

Writing Mechanics (Spelling, Grammar, APA) and Information

Literacy.

5

Total:

20

Assignment 1: Discussion Questions

The discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the

course competencies covered.

For this assignment, go to the Discussion Area and post a response to one question in the Discussion

Area by Week 9, Day 3. You may respond to your classmates' postings for either question.

To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use the South University Online

Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in

APA format.

Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible.

Respond to at least two of your classmates' initial postings. Participate in the discussion by asking a

question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an

aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the

discussion. Cite sources in your responses to other classmates. Complete your participation for this

assignment by Week 9, Day 7.

Discussion Question 1

Discuss the recommendations for skin examination. What populations are at increased risk of developing

skin cancer? What recommendations can we give to our patients (from the pediatric to geriatric patient)

regarding sun exposure?

Discussion Question 2

A 72-year-old female presents with complaints of a rash near the gluteal fold on the right side. It is a

painful vesicular rash, onset approximately 2 days ago, with no fever but occasional burning and

sensitivity at the site. She has tried triple antibiotic ointment without relief. She has been widowed for 10

years and has a "steady boyfriend" whom she has dated for 6 months and recently became sexually

active with. What other questions would you like to ask your patient? What are your differential diagnoses

and final diagnosis? How would you discuss this diagnosis with your older patient?

Discussion Question 3

Describe the difference in lesion characteristics between benign and malignant lesions. Discuss three

common benign lesions and three precancerous or cancerous lesions.

Assignment 1 Grading Criteria

Maximum

Points

Quality of Initial Posting. 10

Participation in Discussion. 5

Writing Mechanics (Spelling, Grammar, APA) and Information

Literacy.

5

Total: 20