NU 308 - Pathophysiology and Pharmacology

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Carroll College

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Description:

The study of underlying changes in body physiology that result from disease or injury and result in alteration in body structure and function in adults and children. The mechanisms and clinical manifestations associated with various dieseases are explained according to body systems. The interrelationships of factors that contribute to increased morbidity and disease are discussed. Objective and subjective perspectives are studied that take into account the complex interactions among body, mind, and spirit. Basic pharmacological principles are studied to create an understanding of how drugs affect human beings across the lifespan. Application of the nursing process to drug therapy is identified. Specific categories of drugs and their therapeutic effects and potential toxicities are examined in conjunction with disease processes. Prerequisites: BI 214. Or concurrent: NU 301, NU 302. Fall semester.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.carroll.edu

Phone Number:

(406) 447-4300

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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