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2021-2022 UMass Dartmouth Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

NUR 212 - Concepts of Pathophysiology and Pharmacology in Nursing

Credits 4
Requirements: Prerequisite: BIO 221/223 & 222/224 & CHM 105
Introduction to concepts related to common physiologic alterations and influences of genetics and genomics on disease development. Building upon science and math courses while integrating and threading concepts introduced in introductory nursing courses, this course illustrates resulting human adaptation processes to expand student critical thinking and judgment for patient care. Pharmacologic concepts and applications to associated alterations are integrated as applicable to physiologic processes throughout the course.
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