PA 417 - Primary Care and Pharmacotherapeutics I

Institution:

Wagner College

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Description:

One unit. The purpose of this course is to serve as an introduction to clinical medicine by focusing on the commonly encountered problems in primary care. The student reviews disease processes from a clinical perspective and learns to approach the evaluation of the patient in a comprehensive manner. Topics include the dermatologic issues encountered in primary care, common ophthalmologic disorders and the common issues leading to psychiatric referral. Through lectures and discussions, 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 systems. Information is provided regarding indications, mechanisms of action, contraindications, and adverse effects. The course includes EKG and ABG workshops with sessions dedicated to the interpretation of twelve lead strips and arterial blood gases. The knowledge gained is enhanced through case studies and integrated into the practice of primary care medicine. Offered only to physician assistant majors during the fi rst professional year.

Credits:

1.00

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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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