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PHCY 3101 - Substance Abuse, Gastroenterology, and Nutrition




Cr Hrs: 4 (3.5-1-0)
PD

This required course consists of lectures designed to develop the student’s ability to apply principles and concepts in substance abuse, gastrointestinal disease and therapeutics, and pediatric and adult enteral and parenteral nutrition. Content from the disciplines of medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and therapeutics will be covered. The etiology and pathophysiology of diseases will be presented to the extent required to thoroughly understand the prevention of disease, its therapeutic management, and the use of nutrition support. Emphasis will be placed on selection and evaluation of rational, evidence-based drug and nutrition therapy, design of effective therapeutic and nutritional regimens, and clinical monitoring of response using appropriate laboratory measures. Student will also learn how to monitor and assess for medication adverse effects, drug-induced disease, and drug-nutrient interactions.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Fall



Fall - Instructor of Record: Michael Lloyd Christensen



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