Emphasis is placed on clinical recognition of allergic symptoms, importance of accurate etiologic diagnosis, and the relationship between pathophysiologic changes and their corrections by proper therapy. 410 Pharmacology I for PAs 4 hrs. This course emphasizes the general principles of pharmacology as a basis for the rational clinical use of drugs. The course is comprehensive but pragmatic. Factors affecting drug action, such as rates of absorption, metabolism, and excretion are discussed.
Mechanism of action is covered.
The principle thrust is to acquaint the student with drugs commonly used in therapy, their side affects, and toxic manifestations. This course deals with the practical aspects of pharmacology as they relate to the primary-care Physician Assistant. This is a continuation of Pharmacology I. MDSC 413 Dermatology 1 hr. This course provides an introduction to the general field of dermatology including normal structure and function of the skin, techniques of history-taking and examination, recognition of common skin diseases, and basic concepts of treatment. Emergency Medicine Lectures 3 hrs.