Describe major characteristics and manifestations of Parkinson’s disease. Understand the pathophysiology of Parkinson’s disease. Describe the types of commonly used antiparkinson drugs. Identify the prototype and describe the action, use,…
Discuss the need for vitamin and mineral supplements. Describe the use of vitamins and minerals in specific groups of patients. Identify fat-soluble vitamins used to treat deficiencies, including the nursing…
Describe the basic structures and functions of the eye. Understand the pathophysiology of glaucoma as well as ocular infections and inflammation. Identify the prototypes and describe the action, use, adverse…
Identify the characteristics of viruses and common viral infections. Identify the major clinical manifestations of common viral infections. Identify the prototype and describe the action, use, adverse effects, contraindications, and…
Discuss the etiology and pathophysiology of depression and bipolar disorder. Describe the major features of various mood disorders. Compare and contrast the different categories of antidepressants: tricyclic antidepressants, selective serotonin…
Recognize the etiology, pathophysiology, and clinical manifestations of angina. Identify the prototype and describe the action, use, contraindications, adverse effects, and nursing implications for the organic nitrates. Identify the prototype…
Discuss male reproductive problems in terms of etiology, pathophysiology, and clinical manifestations. Describe the androgens in terms of prototype, mechanism of action, indications for use, major adverse effects, and nursing…
Describe factors that regulate blood pressure. Describe how hypertension is classified. Discuss nonpharmacologic measures to control hypertension. Identify the prototype and describe the action, use, contraindications, adverse effects, and nursing…
Understand the pathophysiology of right-sided and left-sided heart failure. Identify the major manifestations of heart failure. Identify the prototype and describe the action, use, adverse effects, contraindications, and nursing implications…
Outline the etiology of cancer development. Describe the major types of antineoplastic drugs in terms of mechanism of action, indications for use, and the nursing process. Discuss adverse effects of…
