Cystic Fibrosis

Topic is Cystic Fibrosis, 4-5 pages not including the title and reference page, APA format.

  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 4‐5 pages, excluding title and reference pages
  • At least two (4) scholarly, primary sources from the last 5 years, excluding the textbook, are provided
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