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Fall 2016 - Summer 2017 Graduate Catalog 
    
Fall 2016 - Summer 2017 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

NDPT 7243 - Pharmacology & Diagnostics III: Integumentary


This course includes the pertinent clinical pharmacology and diagnostic medical tests for patients with integumentary dysfunction. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics will emphasize the indications and contraindications of various drugs relative to their effect on diagnosis, prognosis, and interventions in physical therapy. Additionally, physiological process will be studied with particular emphasis on changes that occur secondary to variables such as age, environment, race, and gender. Diagnostic tests, such as lab values, ABI, Doppler, Ultrasound, etc. will be also be explored in relation to physical therapy diagnosis in a patient with integumentary dysfunction. This course is intended to accompany the Integumentary Clinical problem series.

Hours:
1