RUA Patho

1) Select a disease process that interests you.Write on Rhematoid Athrihtis

3) Write a 2-3 page paper (excluding title and reference pages).

4) Include the following sections about the selected disease process (detailed criteria listed below and in the Grading

Rubric).

1. Introduction of disease - 20 points/20%
   
   • One paragraph (approximately 200 words) • Includes disease description
   
   • Includes epidemiology of disease


2. Etiology and risk factors - 20 points/20%
   
   • Common causes of the disease or condition
   
   • Risk factors for the disease or condition
   
   • Impact of age
   
   • Prevalence based on gender,
   
   • Influence of environment
   
   • Genetic basis of disease
   
   • Lifestyle influences
   
   • All information supported by current literature


3. Pathophysiological processes - 20 points/20%
   
   
   
   
   • Describes changes occurring at the cellular, tissue, and/or organ level that contribute to the disease
     
     process.
   
   
   • Describes adaptation of the cells and body in response to the disease.
   
   
   • Relates disease processes to manifested signs and symptoms.
   
   
   
   


4. Clinical manifestations and complications - 20 points/20%
   
   • Describes the physical signs and symptoms that are important in considering the presence of the disease. • Identifies signs that contribute to diagnosis of the condition
   
   • Identifies symptoms that contribute to diagnosis of the condition.
   
   • Identifies complications of the disease.
   
   • Discusses the implications to the patient when complications are left untreated.


5. Diagnostics - 10 points/10%

• Includes list of common laboratory and diagnostic tests used to determine the presence of the disease.

• Discusses the significance of test findings in relation to the disease process. f. APA Style and Organization - 10 points/10%

• References are submitted with assignment.

• Uses appropriate APA format (6th ed.) and is free of errors.

• Grammar and mechanics are free of errors.

• Paper is 2-3 pages, excluding title and reference pages

• At least two (2) scholarly, primary sources from the last 5 years, excluding the textbook, are provided