Pathophysiology and Pharmacology II

Catalog description

This course is the second in a two-part series to provide students with an understanding of disease process including etiology, manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment modalities. The course aligns understanding of the effects of drugs on the physiological systems. Central concepts of pathophysiology and homeostasis provide the foundation for understanding alterations in the genitourinary, gastrointestinal, renal, neurophysiological, musculoskeletal, and integumentary systems. Central concepts in pharmacology provide the foundation for understanding specific drug mechanisms of action, safe administration and monitoring for potential adverse effects, drug interactions, evaluation, and drug-related patient education. Drugs affecting the gastrointestinal system, central nervous system, pain management, women’s and men’s health, bone and joint disorders, and antimicrobials are discussed.