PA 521 - Integrative Pathophy & Pharmacoth

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take PA-507 PA-509. (Required, Previous). | Take PA-523 PA-525. (Required, Concurrent).
Credit Hours: Min: 5; Max:

Description: This course builds upon foundational material delivered in Physiology and Introduction to Pharmacology and builds the learner's capacity to identify pathophysiologic alterations and disease to the appropriate selection of pharmacologic intervention. The course follows an organ-system based sequencing established with concurrent courses 523 and 525, which provides alignment as pathophysiologic mechanisms are further explored and therapeutic drug classes are introduced. Each drug class is explored with attention on mechanisms of action, safety, tolerability, efficacy, selection and dosing, and adjustments for special populations. Organ systems covered are gastrointestinal; eyes, ears, nose, and throat (EENT); endocrinology; dermatology; and hematology.