Chabot College
Fall 2004
Course Outline for Physiology 2
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Catalog Description
Physiology 2 Pathophysiology
3 units
Pathophysiological processes in selected disease states in the following systems of the human
body: endocrine, renal, circulatory, respiratory, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, integumentary,
and neurological. Purpose and results of supporting laboratory, radiological, and other
appropriate diagnostic studies used in confirming the presence or absence of the selected
disease states. Critical thinking exercises. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Physiology 1
and Microbiology 1 (or equivalent) and: (1) satisfactory completion of (or concurrent enrollment
in) Nursing 69 and Nursing 70 and possession of a valid California LVN license, or possession of
a valid California RN license, or satisfactory completion (75% or higher) of all required nursing
courses in the first year of the nursing curriculum and concurrent enrollment in the third semester
of the nursing program. 3 hours lecture.
[Typical contact hours: 52.5]
Prerequisite Skills:
Before entering the course, the student should be able to:
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apply concepts of clinical pharmacology in the care of clients;
apply principles of human anatomy, physiology, and microbiology in the care of
clients;
demonstrate competency in application of the components of the nursing
process;
develop a nursing diagnosis based on physical assessment;
describe principles of administration of medication for clients throughout the life
span;
complete an assessment of the thorax, skin, abdomen, oral cavity, and peripheral
vascular system, including verbalizing normal physiological changes across the
life span;
care of the client with fluid and electrolyte disturbance(s);
incorporate principles and methods of teaching healthy lifestyles to clients.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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identify and describe the major homeostatic processes which occur during
inflammatory, immunological, and hematological responses;
identify and explain the pathophysiological basis for the most commonly
occurring symptoms in selected disease states of each system studied;
identify the purpose and significance of the results of diagnostic tests used in
confirming the presence or absence of selected disease states of each system
studied;
demonstrate verbally or in writing an understanding of system integration and
interdependence;
apply critical thinking in the utilization of the nursing process and evidence-based
nursing in selected disease states of each system studied.
Chabot College
Course Outline for Physiology 2, page 2
Fall 2004
Course Content:
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Inflammatory response
Immunological response
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asthma
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anaphylaxis
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AIDS pathophysiology
Hematological response
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white blood cell and red blood cell function
b.
the leukemias and lymphomas
c.
multiple myeloma
d.
the anemias
e.
clotting cascade
Conceptual model of the endocrine system
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thyroid dysfunction
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parathyroid dysfunction
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adrenal dysfunction
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pituitary dysfunction
Blood pressure regulatory mechanisms
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physiological controls
b.
hypertension
Peripheral vascular disease
Cardiac myopathies
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infarction
b.
heart failure
Pulmonary disease
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COPDs
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Pneumonia
Biliary disorders
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cirrhosis
b.
hepatitis
Renal disorders
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glomerulonephritis
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pyelonephritis
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calculi
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failure—acute and chronic
Neurological disorders
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increased intracranial pressure
b.
cerebral aneurysm
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seizure disorders
Pathophysiological bases of shock states
a.
hypovolemic
b.
cardiogenic
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septic
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neurogenic
Threats to the integument (especially burns)
Skeletal disorders
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fractures
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arthritides
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bone loss
Chabot College
Course Outline for Physiology 2, page 3
Fall 2004
Methods of Presentation
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Lecture/discussion
Audio-visual aids
Guest speakers
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Typical Assignments
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Case study assignments (take-home and in-class)
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Critical thinking exercises
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Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
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Quizzes
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Written assignments
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Written final examination
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Pathophysiology, Price and Wilson, Mosby, 5th ed.,AA 1998.
Special Student Materials:
None
Physio.2.doc/nc/slj
Revised 10/03