Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 1

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Abstract

This subject explores pathophysiological processes contributing to disease. This subject focuses on pathophysiological processes associated with musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory dysfunction. Relevant pharmacology is integrated throughout.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics: PATHOPHYSIOOGICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS * Cell injury, adaptation and death * Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics GENERAL PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND ASSOCIATED PHARMACOLOGY * Fluid, electrolyte and acid-base imbalances * Pain and analgesic agents * Inflammation and anti-inflammatory agents * Infectious disease and antimicrobial agents * Neoplastic … For more content click the Read More button below.

This subject will cover the following topics:

PATHOPHYSIOOGICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS
* Cell injury, adaptation and death
* Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics

GENERAL PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND ASSOCIATED PHARMACOLOGY
* Fluid, electrolyte and acid-base imbalances
* Pain and analgesic agents
* Inflammation and anti-inflammatory agents
* Infectious disease and antimicrobial agents
* Neoplastic disorders and antineoplastic agents

SYSTEMATIC PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND ASSOCIATED PHARMACOLOGY
* Cardiovascular dysfunction (coagulopathy, hypertension, atherosclerosis, dysrhythmias, pump failure) and associated pharmacology
* Respiratory dysfunction (asthma, chronic airways limitation, hypoventilation, pulmonary hypertension) and associated pharmacology
* Musculoskeletal dysfunction (arthritis, osteoporosis, metabolic disorders, muscular dystrophy) and associated pharmacology