CCN: NUR4128

Title: PATHOPHYSIOLOGY/PHARMACOLOGY

Credit Hrs: 3.00

Description

This course provides the student with the basic understanding of pathophysiology related to human illness and pharmacotherapy related to the application of drugs for the purpose of disease prevention and treatment, within a systems framework. Emphasis is placed on biological theories and principles that provide a basis for understanding pathophysiology as an alteration in the normal physiology functioning of subsystems from conception to end of life and the chemical agents that are capable of producing biologic responses within the body. The course uses critical thinking processes to analyze diverse client presentations of selected illness for symptomatology, pathophysiology, and health care implications. Departmental approval is required for enrollment.

Prerequisite(s) :

Lec Hrs	Lab Hrs	Oth Hrs	Fees
48.00	0.00	0.00