Course Summary

Expiration Date: 04/17/2028

Pathophysiology is the study of alterations in homeostasis at the cellular level, and it includes an understanding of the biophysical effects of these alterations. Homeostasis is a steady state where body functions and physiological parameters are maintained without deviation. When deviations occur, illness and disease follow. Using this as a basis for the information presented here, the pathophysiology of cellular changes and their effect on various systems is explored. How these cellular changes contribute to common diseases is also discussed, such as pneumonia, heart failure, cardiovascular diseases, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypertension, diabetes, sepsis, shock, pain, and common autoimmune disorders. The following sections provide basic but critical information that nurses may use to enhance planning, intervention, and evaluation of a patient.

Course Format

Homestudy

Course Syllabus

Introduction
Cellular Pathophysiology
The Body’s Self-Defense
- Cellular Proliferation (Cancerous and benign tumors)
Immune System Disorders
Infectious Diseases
- Septic Shock
Pathophysiology by System
- Respiratory System
- Cardiovascular System
- Renal System
- Endocrine System
Pain Conditions: Acute, Chronic, and Neuropathic
Summary

Author

Dana Bartlett, RN, BSN, MSN, MA, CSPI

Dana Bartlett is a professional nurse and author. His clinical experience includes 16 years of ICU and ER experience and over 27 years as a poison control center information specialist. Dana has published numerous CE and journal articles, written NCLEX material, textbook chapters, and more than 100 online CE articles, and done editing and reviewing for publishers such as Elsevier, Lippincott, and Thieme. He has written widely on the subject of toxicology and was a contributing editor, toxicology section, for Critical Care Nurse journal. He is currently employed at the Connecticut Poison Control Center. He lives in Wappingers Falls, NY.