PA 641 – Integ Pathophys &pharmacotherapy III

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take PA-631. (Required, Previous).
Credit Hours: Min: 5; Max:

Description: This course builds upon foundational material delivered in PA 521 and PA 631, building the learner's capacity from identifying pathophysiologic alterations and disease to choosing the appropriate selection of pharmacologic intervention. The course follows an organ-system based sequencing established with concurrent courses 643 and 645, which provides alignment as pathophysiologic mechanisms are further explored and therapeutic drug classes are introduced. Each drug class is explored with attention to mechanisms of action, safety, tolerability, efficacy, selection and dosing, and adjustments for special populations. Organ systems covered in 641 are cardiovascular, obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN), and neurology. Aspects of infectious disease will also be covered.