PPH77040 - Clinical Medicine II: Pathophysiology and Physical Assessment

(3 units)

All major classes of drugs are discussed, emphasizing their interactions with psychopharmacological agents. Lecture topics include pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, including the pharmacological effects of drugs, their mechanisms of actions, side effects, therapeutic applications, and drug-drug interactions. This course introduces aspects of physical assessment including components of physical exam and laboratory assessments, and how both are affected by psychoactive compounds.