Prepare a paper on one of the disorders in the list below. The paper should be no more
than 3-5 pages in length, typed, double spaced. Include the following information:
A brief overview of the normal function of the organ or system affected.
Describe the disorder: What changes in the physiology occur?
Causes.
Risk factors and prevention.
Signs and symptoms.
Complications: What other organs or systems may be affected?
Diagnosis: What tests are performed and what would the results show?
Treatment: How is the disorder cured or managed? Describe the most common
drug treatments and state how they work.
Writing Guidelines
AP II Extra Credit Assignment
Prepare a paper on one of the disorders in the list below. The paper should be no more than 3-5 pages in length, typed, double spaced. Include the following information:
A brief overview of the normal function of the organ or system affected.
Describe the disorder: What changes in the physiology occur?
Causes.
Risk factors and prevention.
Signs and symptoms.
Complications: What other organs or systems may be affected?
Diagnosis: What tests are performed and what would the results show?
Treatment: How is the disorder cured or managed? Describe the most common drug treatments and state how they work.
| Endocrine: | Respiratory: |
| Cushing’s Disease | Emphysema |
| Addison’s Disease | Asthma |
| Diabetes | Pneumonia |
| Growth Hormone Deficiency | Tuberculosis |
| Hashimoto’s Disease | Pulmonary Hypertension |
| Grave’s Disease | Gastrointestinal: |
| Hyperparathyroidism | Ulcers |
| Cardiovascular: | Gallstones |
| Atherosclerosis | Celiac Disease |
| Hypertension | Pancreatitis |
| Heart Failure | Cirrhosis |
| Blood: | Hepatitis |
| Pernicious Anemia | Renal: |
| Sickle Cell Anemia | Kidney Stones |
| Leukemia | Kidney Failure |
| Hemophilia | Renal Osteodystrophy |
| Deep Vein Thrombosis | Reproduction: |
| Lymphatic: | Endometriosis |
| Hodgkin’s Lymphoma | Polycystic Ovary Syndrome |
| Lymphatic Filariasis | Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia |
