MN580 FNP II – Primary Care of Children and Adolescents Health
Unit 6 Discussion
Topic 1: Pediatric Atopic, Immunologic, Infectious Disease, and Integumentary Conditions and Management Plans
This week, there will be a variety of conditions assigned to you by your instructor pertaining to atopic, immunologic, infectious disease, and integumentary conditions. You are expected to present your initial topic including, but not limited to, the following items:
Pathophysiology
Epidemiology
Physical exam findings
Differential diagnoses and rationale
Management plan to include diagnostic testing, medications if applicable, follow-up plans and referrals if needed
In addition, you are required to follow the Discussion Board grading rubric and respond to at least three of your classmates. Topics may include:
1. Pediatric asthma (0–4 years of age)
2. Allergic rhinitis
3. Atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis
4. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
5. Systemic lupus erythematosus
6. Acute rheumatic fever
7. Henoch-Schonlein purpura
8. Pediatric asthma (5–11 years of age)
9. Pediatric asthma (>12 years of age)
10. Impetigo
11. Cellulitis
12. Candidiasis, all types
13. Tinea capitis, tinea corporis
14. Tinea versicolor, pityriasis rosea
15. Scabies, pediculosis
16. Acne vulgaris
17. Stevens-Johnson syndrome
18. Herpes simplex virus
19. Infectious mononucleosis
20. Fever of unknown origin