Pathophysiology/Pharmacology II

Catalog description

This course is the second in a two-course sequence that studies human physiologic functions in disease. It examines the etiology, morphology and pathogenesis of human disease with correlations to clinical manifestations and treatment regimes. Pathological processes are addressed on both a structural and functional level. Sufficient review of basic scientific foundations is included to promote their application to pathophysiologic concepts. Special emphasis is placed on specific organ systems including integumentary, musculoskeletal, neurologic, endocrine, renal/urologic, and digestive. Pediatric and aging concepts are also considered. Pharmacology relevant to these systems will be discussed and drugs will subsequently be classified according to their approved therapeutic uses.