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Human Biological Science Assignment - Vodcast (oral presentation)

Purpose: You will have the opportunity to describe the pathophysiology and pharmacological management for a 'person/client' who has either asthma or cancer (either breast or prostrate) by making a Vodcast - these conditions have been identified as National Health Priority Areas according to the Australian Institute for Health and Welfare. This assignment will also help you to demonstrate effective communication in oral and written English language and visual media.

Detailed description:

• This assessment task requires you to make a 5-minute Vodcast presentation (a video with audio, written text and pictures/diagrams) about asthma or cancer (breast or prostate). The Vodcast will be assessed according to the following: 1. Coverage of subject matter, 2. Accuracy of information, 3. Clarity of material and 4. Client background, timing and referencing
• Your Vodcast has to be about a specific 'person/client' who has either asthma or cancer (breast or prostate).
• If you are repeating BIOL122, your vodcast will need to about the topic you did not cover previously (eg. You need to choose cancer if you have already submitted a vodcast on asthma)
• You will need to create your own 'person/client' according to the following criteria (see attached file).
• You will then be required to answer a series of specific questions that relate directly to your 'person/client' and the condition she or he has. All of your answers must be specific for this person; marks will not be given where your presentation does not relate to the person you have 'created'.
• The specific questions are listed below.
• You will need to research your topic; please ensure that you keep a record of any references that you have used.
• You will be required to write an annotated bibliography as part of this assignment. An annotated bibliography provides information regarding how you used the research to support your assignment.
• You will then be required to answer a series of specific questions that relate directly to your 'person/client' and the condition she or he has. All of your answers must be specific for this person; marks will not be given where your presentation does not relate to the person you have 'created'.
• The specific questions are listed below.
• You will need to research your topic; please ensure that you keep a record of any references that you have used.
• You will be required to write an annotated bibliography as part of this assignment. An annotated bibliography provides information regarding how you used the research to support your assignment.

INSTRUCTIONS: Asthma Vodcast questions

You will have the opportunity to describe the pathophysiology and pharmacological management for a person/client with asthma. We would like you to show your understanding by making explicit the links between pathophysiology, clinical manifestations and pharmacological management of your person/client's disease. Your answers to these questions will be used to grade the 'coverage of subject matter' and 'accuracy of information' sections of your Vodcast assignment (see marking rubric provided at the end of this document). At the beginning of your Vodcast you need to set the scene within the first minute - tell us about your person/client (refer to the Unit Outline for the details required). Then proceed to answer the following questions.

You must answer the 4 questions below:

Question 1 - Two major pathological changes that occur in the respiratory tract during an asthma attack are:

• Bronchial smooth muscle contraction
• Increased mucus production

Explain how these pathological changes arise in your person/client (ie. the pathophysiology).

Question 2 - The clinical manifestations of asthma include:

GROUP A

Cough

Hypoxia

Wheeze

Tight chest

GROUP B

Airway oedema

Increased respiratory rate

Increased heart rate

Dyspnoea

Choose ONE clinical manifestion from GROUP A and ONE clinical manifestation from GROUP B and relate them to the underlying pathophysiology for your person.

Question 3 - The following drugs are used in the management of asthma.

• Salbutamol
• Inhaled corticosteroid

Choose ONE that is appropriate for your person/client. Discuss why it can be used by your person/client by referring to its mechanism of action.

Question 4 - Answer both parts (a) and (b)

(a) The drug chosen in question 3 acts topically and systemically. Explain why.

(b) Describe the educational advice you would give your person/client with respect to the administration of the drug chosen in question 3.

INSTRUCTIONS: Breast or Prostate Cancer

You will have the opportunity to describe the pathophysiology and pharmacological management for a person/client with cancer (Prostate cancer in a male patient or Breast cancer in a female patient). We would like you to show your understanding by making explicit the links between pathophysiology, clinical manifestations and pharmacological management of your person/client's disease. Your answers to these questions will be used to grade the 'coverage of subject matter' and 'accuracy of information' sections of your Vodcast assignment (see marking rubric provided at the end of this document). At the beginning of your Vodcast you need to set the scene within the first minute - tell us about your person/client (refer to the Unit Outline for the details required). Then proceed to answer the following questions.

You must answer the 4 questions below:

Question 1 - Your patient/client has a metasized and malignant tumour. Your patient has a friend named Alex who has been diagnosed with an abnormal growth also, but Alex's doctor tells them their tumour is localised and benign. Explain the underlined terms, and explain what this means for your patient and their friend Alex.

Question 2 - Choose two factors that could be contributing to the development and/or accelerate the growth of cancer in your patient/client (one genetic mutation and one hormonal factor). Explain how these factors contribute to cancer development in your person/client (ie. the pathophysiology). Hint: you may find it useful to refer to the regulation of the cell cycle and control of cell division/growth.

Question 3 - Some of the clinical manifestations of cancer include:

GROUP A

Pain

Cachexia

Increased risk of infection

GROUP B

Fatigue

Anaemia

Choose ONE clinical manifestation from GROUP A and ONE clinical manifestation from GROUP B and relate them to the underlying pathophysiology for your patient/client.

Question 4 - The following treatments are used in the management of neoplastic growths:

Describe one non-pharmacological and one pharmacological approach from the table above, and explain why they are used in the management of neoplastic growths. You should also discuss whether they are appropriate treatments for your person/client given they have a metasized and malignant tumor.

Length and/or format: 5 minutes.

Attachment:- Human Biological Science Assignment File.rar