Description
This is the first of two courses that will support the integrated learning of pathophysiology and pharmacology where students will learn the most common diseases and drugs used to treat these diseases in a manner that promotes clinical reason and judgement. Building on general principles of anatomy and physiology, students will develop an understanding of disease processes, prevention, clinical signs & symptoms, and secondary effects. Methods of non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatment will be discussed. Curriculum will focus on integration of disease processes, drug therapies, adverse effects and nursing considerations when providing evidence-based care.