Delineate effects of histamines on selected body tissues. Describe the types of hypersensitivity or allergic reactions. Identify the effects of histamine that are blocked by histamine1 (H1) receptor antagonist drugs….
Describe the types of immunity and the agents that produce them. Identify immunizations recommended for children and adolescents. Identify immunizations recommended for adults. Identify authoritative sources for immunization information. Be…
Give an overview of the cardiac electrophysiology and an outline of specific cardiac dysrhythmias that affect heart rhythm, heart rate, or both. Describe principles of therapy in the management of…
Briefly describe hematopoietic and immune functions. Identify common clinical manifestations of inadequate erythropoiesis and diminished host defense mechanisms. Discuss characteristics of hematopoietic drugs in terms of the prototype, mechanism of…
Understand the physiologic effects of thyroid hormone. Describe the etiology, pathophysiology, and clinical manifestations of hyperthyroidism. Describe the etiology, pathophysiology, and clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism. Identify the prototype and describe…
Identify effects produced by stimulation of alpha- and beta-adrenergic receptors. Discuss use of epinephrine to treat anaphylactic shock, cardiac arrest, and acute bronchospasm. Identify patients at risk for the adverse…
Discuss the pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of anxiety. Discuss the pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of sleep and insomnia. Identify the prototype and describe the action, use, adverse effects, contraindications, and…
Define general anesthesia. Describe the three phases of general anesthesia. Describe the fundamental principles of balanced anesthesia. Describe how inhalation anesthetics are delivered and describe how this process is different…
Discuss the etiology, physiology, and clinical manifestations for constipation and elimination problems. Educate patients about nonpharmacologic measures to prevent or treat constipation. Identify the prototype and describe the action, use,…
Describe the allergic and immune disorders as well as organ transplantation in terms of etiology, pathophysiology, and clinical manifestations. Discuss characteristics and uses of major immunosuppressant drugs in autoimmune disorders…
