NKPA 572 - Pharmacology and Therapeutics II

Credit(s): 3 hours
In this course, the student will build upon the knowledge and skills obtained in NKPA 571 - Pharmacology and Therapeutics I. Combined lecture and active learning exercises are designed to aid the student in demonstrating the pharmacologic and therapeutic skills that a physician assistant will need to enhance patient care in clinical practice. Topics this semester will focus on the following areas: renal, endocrine, gastroenterology, neurology, infectious disease, hematology/oncology, rheumatology and musculoskeletal. The student will use clinical literature and evaluate patient cases as they relate to pharmacology.