Case Study Analysis - Rheumatoid Arthritis
Scenario
A 49-year-old patient with rheumatoid arthritis comes into the clinic with a chief complaint of a fever. The patient’s current medications include atorvastatin 40 mg at night, methotrexate 10 mg PO every Friday morning, and prednisone 5 mg PO QAM. He states that he has had a fever up to 101 degrees F for about a week and admits to chills and sweats. He says he has had more fatigue than usual and reports some chest pain associated with coughing. He admits to having occasional episodes of hemoptysis. He works as a grain inspector at a large farm cooperative. After an extensive workup, the patient was diagnosed with Invasive aspergillosis.
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Question
Develop a 1- to 2-page case study analysis in which you:
-Explain why you think the patient presented the symptoms described.
-Identify the genes that may be associated with the development of the disease.
-Explain the process of immunosuppression and the effect it has on body systems.
Grading Rubric
45 (45%) - 50 (50%)
Answers all parts of the Discussion question(s) with reflective critical analysis and synthesis of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources.
Supported by at least three current, credible sources.
Written clearly and concisely with no grammatical or spelling errors and fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style.
17 (17%) - 18 (18%)
The response exhibits synthesis, critical thinking, and application to practice settings.
It provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by at least two scholarly sources.
Demonstrates synthesis and understanding of Learning Objectives.
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.
Responses to faculty questions are fully answered if posed.
The response is effectively written in standard, edited English.
16 (16%) - 17 (17%)
The response exhibits synthesis, critical thinking, and application to practice settings.
It provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by at least two scholarly sources.
Demonstrates synthesis and understanding of Learning Objectives.
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.
Responses to faculty questions are fully answered if posed.
The response is effectively written in standard, edited English.
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