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Running head: MODULE 9 CASE STUDY
Module 9 Case Study
University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing
In partial fulfillment of the requirements of
N5315 Advanced Pathophysiology
Dr. Juan Gonzalez DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, ANP-C
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MODULE 9 CASE STUDY
Module 9 Case Study Questions
1. The clinical scenario is most consistent with which diagnosis? You may simply list
your answer below using a bullet point format. This does not have to be in a complete
sentence.
• Chronic HBV infection
2. What data in the clinical scenario supports your diagnosis? You may simply list
your answers below using a bullet point format. This does not have to be in a
complete sentence.
• Elevated AST, ALT levels
• Engages in sex with both men and women while using condoms inconsistently
• Injects heroin
• Fatigued
• HBsAg and anti-HBc serology tests are positive
3. What are this patient’s risk factors for acquiring the disorder identified in question 1?
You may simply list your answer below using a bullet point format. This does not have
to be in a complete sentence.
• Engages in sex with both men and women while using condoms inconsistently
and HBV can be sexually transmitted even though it’s less
likely.
• Injects heroin since HBV can be transmitted via blood.
4. Describe the key pathophysiologic concepts. To answer this question completely, you
must answer all of the sub-questions below using complete sentences. Each sub-
question may be answered in 1-6 sentences.
a) Complete the following chart. What does a positive serology test indicate?
Running head: MODULE 9 CASE STUDY
Module 9 Case Study
University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing
In partial fulfillment of the requirements of
N5315 Advanced Pathophysiology
Dr. Juan Gonzalez DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, ANP-C
, 2
MODULE 9 CASE STUDY
Module 9 Case Study Questions
1. The clinical scenario is most consistent with which diagnosis? You may simply list
your answer below using a bullet point format. This does not have to be in a complete
sentence.
• Chronic HBV infection
2. What data in the clinical scenario supports your diagnosis? You may simply list
your answers below using a bullet point format. This does not have to be in a
complete sentence.
• Elevated AST, ALT levels
• Engages in sex with both men and women while using condoms inconsistently
• Injects heroin
• Fatigued
• HBsAg and anti-HBc serology tests are positive
3. What are this patient’s risk factors for acquiring the disorder identified in question 1?
You may simply list your answer below using a bullet point format. This does not have
to be in a complete sentence.
• Engages in sex with both men and women while using condoms inconsistently
and HBV can be sexually transmitted even though it’s less
likely.
• Injects heroin since HBV can be transmitted via blood.
4. Describe the key pathophysiologic concepts. To answer this question completely, you
must answer all of the sub-questions below using complete sentences. Each sub-
question may be answered in 1-6 sentences.
a) Complete the following chart. What does a positive serology test indicate?
