Grand Canyon University
NUR 641E
Advanced Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Nurse Educators
Discussion Question 1:
Part 1
What are the differences between primary and secondary line of defense? What factors interfere with
these mechanisms? How are these levels of immunity affected in a child, an elderly person, or a person
with a chronic disease? Include active, passive, innate, and acquired immunity.
Part 2
Choose an inflammatory or infectious process and explain the pathophysiology changes that may occur.
What patient education would need to be included related to this disorder? Make sure that you select a
different medical condition than your peers. Include the name of the medical condition in the subject line
so that the medical condition can be followed. Include your references in APA style.
NUR 641E
Advanced Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Nurse Educators
Discussion Question 1:
Part 1
What are the differences between primary and secondary line of defense? What factors interfere with
these mechanisms? How are these levels of immunity affected in a child, an elderly person, or a person
with a chronic disease? Include active, passive, innate, and acquired immunity.
Part 2
Choose an inflammatory or infectious process and explain the pathophysiology changes that may occur.
What patient education would need to be included related to this disorder? Make sure that you select a
different medical condition than your peers. Include the name of the medical condition in the subject line
so that the medical condition can be followed. Include your references in APA style.
