DISORDER SELECTED: HIV
Write a 3 page paper that addresses the following:
Explain the pathophysiology of the disorder you selected: HIV. Then, compare pathophysiological changes in pediatric and geriatric patients.
Describe the types of drugs that are used to treat symptoms associated with the disorder you selected. Explain how these drugs might impact various body systems in pediatric and geriatric patients, as well as measures you might take to help reduce any negative effects.
Explain how you might educate a pediatric patient on the disorder you selected and how you might educate a geriatric patient on the same disorder. Include your rationale for each approach, as well as how you would promote medication adherence.
References:
Huether, S., McCance, K. (2012). Understanding Pathophysiology (5th Ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby
Poole Arcangelo, V. & Peterson, A.M. (2013). Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice: A practical approach (3rd Ed.). Ambler, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
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