Purpose The purpose of this assignment is to apply hypersensitivity pathophysiological concepts to explain assessment findings of a patient with Allergic Rhinitis. Students will examine all aspects of the patient’s assessment including: Chief Complaint (CC), History of Present Illness (HPI), Past Medical History (PMH), Family History (FH), Social History (SH), Review of Systems (ROS), and Medications and then answer the questions that follow on the provided Comprehensive Case Study template. Activity Learning Outcomes Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to: Analyze the case to arrive at the type of hypersensitivity reaction that the patient is exhibiting. (CO1) Explain the pathophysiology of the identified hypersensitivity reaction. (CO1) Identify all subjective and objective information provided in the case. (CO3) Explain, using pathophysiology, the rationale for each subjective and objective finding. (CO1, CO3) Identify two types of medications that are strongly recommended for the treatment of allergic rhinitis according to the clinical practice guidelines on the management of allergic rhinitis. (CO2, CO5) Explain the mechanism of action of the two medication classifications and include how the symptoms of allergic rhinitis are alleviated when taken. (CO2, CO5) Total Points Possible: 100 Requirements: Content Criteria: Read the case study listed below. Refer to the rubric for grading requirements. Utilizing the Week 1 Case Study Template (Links to an external site.), provide your responses to the case study questions listed below.
