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Homework: Immune System Disorders- Essentials of Pathophysiology
Purpose of Homework:
Apply knowledge and understanding of the pathophysiology of immune system disorders.Autoimmune disorders are generally considered the host attackingitself, which manifests in different types of disorders.
Course Competency(s):
1. Determine the cellular functions required to regulate homeostasis.
Instructions:
Identify a person you know who has an immune system disorder or cancer. Review content in your text for potential types of disorders.
Interview the affected person and write a 3-5-pagesummary of the interview, including:
Question 1. Identify the pathophysiology of the immune system disorder
Question 2. Discuss the treatment for the immune system disorder
Question 3. Summarize the findings of the interview
Questions you may want to use to guide your interview:
Question A. How would you describe your immune system disorder?
Question B. How long have you had this disorder?
Question C. How has this disorder changed your life (home and work)?
Question D. Are you able to carry out daily activities independently?
Question E. What treatments are you using to manage this disorder?
Question F. What side effects have you experienced with the treatments?
Question G. How has this disorder changed your body?
Question H. How has this disorder impacted you emotionally?
Question I. Have alternative therapies, such as Eastern medicine (acupuncture, herbal treatment, yoga) been tried or recommended?