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Graduate Catalog 2017-2018 
    
Graduate Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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PA 521 Introduction to Clinical Medicine and Pharmacology

This course provides an intensive study of human diseases and disorders across the lifespan from the perspectives of pathophysiology, epidemiology, etiology, clinical manifestations, progression, therapy (including emergency and surgical treatment when indicated), and prognosis. It will emphasize diseases common to primary care practices, and the development of a differential diagnosis and plan based upon the patient’s clinical presentation. In addition, the course will include a study of the general principles of pharmacology including classification, mechanisms of action and the rational use of drugs for the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disease, and includes appropriate selection, dosing and monitoring. The rational use of drugs for the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disease will be presented in lecture and case study format. Credit(s): 4

Prerequisite(s): PA 504  
Corequisite(s): PA 530 



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