Overview
An understanding of the factors surrounding women’s and men’s health can be critically important to disease diagnosis and treatment in these areas. This importance is magnified by the fact that some diseases and disorders manifest differently based on the sex of the patient.
Effective disease analysis often requires an understanding that goes beyond the human systems involved. The impact of patient characteristics, as well as racial and ethnic variables, can also have an important impact.
An understanding of the symptoms of alterations in systems based on these characteristics is a critical step in diagnosis and treatment of many diseases. For APRNs, this understanding can also help educate patients and guide them through their treatment plans.
In this Assignment, you examine a case study and analyze the symptoms presented. You identify the elements that may be factors in the diagnosis, and you explain the implications to patient health.
To prepare:
By Day 1 of this week, you will be assigned to a specific case study scenario for this Case Study Assignment. Please see the “Announcements” section of the classroom for your assignment from your Instructor.
The Assignment (1- to 2-page case study analysis)
Develop a 1- to 2-page case study analysis by answering the questions provided following the case scenario.
Case Study Week 10
Patient is a 21-year-old female with no medical history. She reports vaginal discomfort and discharge for approximately 3 days. She is sexually active and has a new partner within the last 2 months. She denies fever, nausea or severe pain. The only medication the patient is taking is birth control.
DIAGNOSTIC:
Cervical swab PCR test is positive for chlamydia trachomatis
Urinalysis –
Color – yellow
Clarity – clear
pH – 7.0
Blood - negative
Nitrites – negative
Leukocytes – negative
POC Pregnancy - neg
Questions:
1. Describe the pathophysiologic process of chlamydia, including the two forms, intracellular development, and immune evasion.
2. Explain the host's response to the infection, including pathogen recognition receptors and proinflammatory cytokines.
3. Explain the risk factors for STDs.
4. Explain the potential complications of Chlamydia.
Resources
CDC - https://www.cdc.gov/chlamydia/about/index.htmlLinks to an external site.
WHO - https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/chlamydia