Pathophysiology and Management of Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Health Problems II

Graduate / Professional

This course provides a basis for predicting the vulnerability for common clinical problems in acute care patients. These include trauma and endocrine, hepatic, gastrointestinal, infection/sepsis, and end-of-life problems that occur as a result of illness or outcome of treatment. Assessment, management, and evaluation are emphasized. Normal physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacological management of these systems are included. Required of all adult/gerontology acute care nurse practitioner students in the final year. Prerequisites: NURS 5040 and NURS 5041 , or NURS 6000 ; and NURS 7800 , NURS 7810 , and NURS 7830 . 4 Course cr Th 9am-12:50pm