203 Pathophysiology
This course provides the student with knowledge of the basic mechanisms involved in pathophysiological processes. Common health care problems, as identified by USA morbidity and mortality statistics and the Healthy People initiative, are discussed as prototypes of disease processes. Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances are discussed in relation to a variety of pathophysiological states. The effects of age and associated differences in adaptive capacity as related to disease processes are discussed.
Credits
5
Corequisite
None