The Pathophysiology of Disorders - Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism
Order Description
During the last 5 weeks, you have explored various body systems: neurological, cardiovascular,
respiratory, and hematological. These four systems work together along with other body systems to
complete a myriad of functions. For this reason, when disorders occur within one body system, it
can create potentially devastating effects throughout the entire body. For instance, Parkinson’s
disease is a disorder of the central nervous system, yet its alterations actually affect multiple
body systems from the cardiovascular system to the gastrointestinal system. In this Assignment, you
examine alterations associated with disorders, as well as the impact of the alterations on multiple
body systems.
To Prepare:
•Identify alterations associated with your selected disorder. Consider the pathophysiology of the
alterations. Think about how these alterations produce pathophysiological changes in at least two
body systems.
•Reflect on how patient factors such as genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, and behavior might impact
the pathophysiology of the alterations you identified, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of
your selected disorder.
Construct a mind map for the disorder you selected. Consider the epidemiology and clinical
presentation of your selected disorder.
To Complete:
Develop a 5- to 10-slide PowerPoint presentation that addresses the following:
•Describe your selected disorder, as well as associated alterations. Explain the pathophysiology of
the alterations, including changes that occur in at least two body systems.
•Explain how genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, and behavior might impact the pathophysiology of the
alterations you identified, as well as diagnosis and treatment of your selected disorder.
•Construct a mind map for the disorder you selected. Include the epidemiology, pathophysiology of
alterations, risk factors, and clinical presentation, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of the
disorder.
Disorder chosen is Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism. The option was not given for one or the
other - it has to be both. *All references must be within the past 5 years.