Advanced Pathophysiology Credits: 3

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Advanced Pathophysiology I is the study of the alterations of normal physiological functioning in cellular, tissue, organ, and organ systems. These alterations form the basis for understanding a variety of pathophysiological conditions and the manifestations and impact of abnormal physiological functioning on patients across the life span. Advanced Pathophysiology I deals with both generalized disease processes and major organ system dysfunction. Students will have the opportunity to identify clinical signs and symptoms for various disease states and associate those symptoms with pathophysiological changes. While the focus is not on pharmacologic management of disease, medication management categories may be briefly introduced as they relate to mechanisms of action and physiologic abnormality.