Pharmacotherapeutics 3

Course Code

PHRM 210

Academic Year

2016-2017

In this course the student will review basic physiology and the basic mechanisms underlying pathophysiological states and apply those concepts to the pathophysiology of specific disorders of the Gastrointestinal System, Endocrine System, and disorders resulting from Inflammation, using a systemic approach. The special issues of the pregnant patient will be addressed. The student will also be introduced to the pharmacological classifications of drugs and their use in the treatment of various disease states of the Endocrine, Gastrointestinal systems and drugs to treat inflammatory disorders. The application of this knowledge to correctly fulfilling the technical technician role will be emphasized.