PA 424 - Primary Care and Pharmacotherapeutics II

Institution:

Wagner College

Subject:

Description:

One unit. The purpose of this course is to focus on the commonly encountered problems in primary care medicine. The physician assistant student reviews disease processes from a clinical perspective, learns to approach the evaluation of the patient in a comprehensive manner, and becomes familiar with the sensitive issues specifi c to the geriatric patient. Through lectures and discussion, the student formulates a knowledge base of signs and symptoms, etiologies and management options. Drug therapies are reviewed by classes and in relation to their applicability to major systems, with information provided regarding indications, mechanisms of actions, contraindications, and adverse events. Offered only to physician assistant majors during the fi rst professional year.

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wagner.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 390-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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