Understand the physiologic effects of endogenous corticosteroids. Identify the pathophysiology of adrenal cortex disorders. Describe the action and the clinical indications for use of exogenous corticosteroids. Understand the contraindications and…
Identify the disorders of the skin. Identify drug therapy for the treatment of acne vulgaris and drug therapy for other skin disorders. Identify the prototype and describe the action, use,…
Describe the etiology of infertility. Describe the drugs used for infertility. Identify the pregnancy-associated changes that affect drug pharmacokinetics. Analyze the effect of teratogens on the fetus during development. Identify…
Understand the mechanisms of action of endogenous estrogens and progesterone. Describe the fundamental workings of the menstrual cycle. Identify the prototype drug for the estrogens, progestins, and estrogen–progestin combinations. Describe…
Describe the functions of the anterior and posterior pituitary hormones as well as the hypothalamic hormones. Identify the pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of central precocious puberty, acromegaly, growth deficiency in…
Identify the various factors associated with obesity. Describe the clinical manifestations of obesity. Identify the prototype drug from each drug class used to manage obesity. Describe the anorexiants used in…
Recognize the role of dyslipidemia in metabolic syndrome. Identify sources and functions of cholesterol and triglycerides. Educate patients about nonpharmacologic measures to prevent or reduce dyslipidemia. Identify the prototype drug…
Describe characteristics of selected upper respiratory disorders and symptoms. Identify the prototype drug for each drug class. Discuss nasal decongestants in terms of their action, use, contraindications, adverse effects, and…
Understand the etiology, pathophysiology, and clinical manifestations of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Understand the etiology, pathophysiology, and clinical manifestations of narcolepsy. Describe general characteristics of central nervous system stimulants. Identify…
Understand the pathophysiology and major manifestations of myasthenia gravis. Identify the prototype and describe the action, use, adverse effects, contraindications, and nursing implications for indirect-acting cholinergic drugs used in myasthenia…
