Cardiovascular Disorders
CHAPTER 10 Cardiovascular Disorders I. Introduction A. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. B. Common heart diseases 1. Hypertension 2. Coronary artery disease (CAD)…
Seizure Disorders
CHAPTER 22 Seizure Disorders I. Introduction/Definitions A. Seizure: A seizure occurs when these neurons generate electrical discharges that spread throughout the brain. This can occur with both normal and abnormal…
Gastrointestinal Disorders
CHAPTER 13 Gastrointestinal Disorders I. Gastrointestinal System Anatomy A. Mouth B. Esophagus C. Stomach D. Gallbladder E. Pancreas F. Small bowel G. Large bowel H. Rectum II. Peptic Ulcer Disease…
Geriatrics
CHAPTER 14 Geriatrics I. Definitions A. Geriatrics is the branch of medicine concerned with the health care of the elderly. It aims to promote health and to prevent and treat…
Respiratory Disorders
CHAPTER 20 Respiratory Disorders Respiratory disorders, or lung diseases, are disorders such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and allergic rhinitis. Lung disease can affect people of all ages…
Pharmacogenomics
CHAPTER 29 Pharmacogenomics I. Introduction A. Pharmacogenomics is the study of how interindividual genetic variations affect the response to drug therapy, including the influence of these variations on drug disposition…
Toxicology
CHAPTER 30 Toxicology I. Basic Definitions A. Toxicology refers to the study of poisons and toxins and how they interact with the body, both internal and external. B. Clinical toxicology…
Immunology and Vaccines
CHAPTER 24 Immunology and Vaccines I. Introduction: The immune system consists of physical and chemical barriers and specific and nonspecific mechanisms to eliminate antigens. II. Components of the Immune System…
Basic Pharmacokinetics
CHAPTER 28 Basic Pharmacokinetics Pharmacokinetics is the study of the rate of movement of drugs within biological systems, or the study of what the body does to the drug, as…
