Assignments, Chapter 25, Disorders of Renal Function

Written Assignments Learning Objective(s) 1. Create a diagram that illustrates glomerulonephritis. Write three to 2, 4 four paragraphs explaining the pathophysiology and associated manifestations. 2. Develop a chart comparing and contrasting nephrotic syndrome 3 and nephritic syndrome.

Group Assignment Learning Objective(s) 1. In teams of two to three, prepare a 5- to 10-minute presentation 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, for each of the following: 15  Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)  Diabetes mellitus  Hypertension  Renal cystic disease  Urinary tract obstruction  Kidney stones  Wilms’ tumor  Renal cell carcinoma

Clinical Assignment Learning Objective 1. With appropriate permission in the clinical setting, review various 7 medication records and identify drugs that may cause damage to the kidneys. Also, discuss possible toxins that may damage the kidney.

Web Assignment Learning Objective(s) 1. Conduct an Internet search to find immune mechanisms that may 1, 6 cause glomerular disorders. Also, search for information related to tubulointerstitial kidney disease. Identify what distinguishes glomerular from tubulointerstitial disease.