The lecture course introduces the student to the concepts and techniques of medical interviewing, of obtaining an accurate history, and of performing a complete and thorough physical examination. The proper written recording of clinical data as well as the oral presentation of clinical findings will be stressed. Clinical bedside teaching experiences will be scheduled. This course is designed in sequence with the topics presented in PAS 304 Fundamentals of Clinical Medicine I and focuses on practical pharmacotherapeutics. Mechanisms of drug action, therapeutic uses, specific effects and toxicity, effects on organ systems, contraindications and drug interactions will be presented.
Emphasis is placed on the most commonly used categories of drugs.
This course has been designed to provide the PA student with a functional understanding of prevention strategies employed in the primary care setting. Emphasis has been placed on applying appropriate interventions and services that have been proven effective in preventing disease and improving the human condition as it relates to the quality of life and longevity. In addition, nutrition will be a major focus in this course. The anatomy, physiology, and concepts of physical diagnosis relating to each system are reviewed. The pathophysiology of disease states, differential diagnosis of symptoms and physical finding along with interpretation of laboratory and radiographic tests appropriate to each system are discussed.