Pulmonary & Renal/Urologic Systems via NMSU
(13.5 Hours)
ONLINE via ZOOM

About This Workshop

This course class focuses on the pathophysiologic aspects of Pulmonary, Renal/Urologic, and Reproductive Systems. An in-depth study of the chest and pulmonary system: pulmonary function and assessment; respiratory exchange and respiratory involvement in acid: base regulation, disorders of respiratory function. The physical examination and pathophysiology of the chest and pulmonary system and its relationship to the cardiac system is also studied. Students will learn pulmonary functioning and assessment with particular emphasis on respiratory exchange and respiratory involvement in acid-based regulation. Disorders and treatment of respiratory functioning will also be studied. Finally, this training includes the study of the structure, function, and pathophysiology of the male and female genitourinary/reproductive system.

Pulmonary System Learning Objectives:
1.    Receive an overview of the pathophysiological mechanisms, relevant assessment findings, treatment recommendations within the pulmonary system.
2.    Describe at least 2 symptoms and treatments of COPD.
3.    Name at least 2 the symptoms and treatments for asthma.
4.    Identify at least 2 signs and symptoms of Cheyne-Stokes respiration.
5.    List at least 2 the signs and symptoms of Atelectasis.
6.    Explain at least 2 signs and symptoms of Pleurisy.
7.    Label at least 2 the signs and symptoms of Emphysema.
8.    Explain the signs and symptoms of Tuberculosis.
10.    Name at least 2 diagnostic tests that are indicative of a low oxygen level.
11.    Diagram 2 pathways of oxygenated and de oxygenated blood throughout the body.
12.    Synthesize assessment findings of pulmonary system into diagnoses using a deliberate and systematic process of data collection and analysis.
13.    Demonstrate critical thinking and use of research findings in the analysis of a comprehensive health assessment of the pulmonary and circulatory systems as the basis for advanced therapeutic practice interventions.

Further training will address how changes in renal function can have a dramatic effect on steady- state levels of many drugs primarily excreted by the kidney. In addition, some psychotropic medications can affect kidney function, or may even be toxic to kidney (e.g. Li+). A very good understanding of renal function is critical to the successful use of many psychotropic drugs.

Renal System Learning Objectives
 
1.    Name at least 3 laboratory tests that measure renal functioning.
2.    Be able to differentiate at least 2 lab results or ranges regarding normal renal functioning and abnormal lab results.
3.    List at least 3 major psychotropic medications whose by-products are excreted through the renal system versus being metabolized through the liver.
4.    Identify at least 2 major symptoms and etiology of kidney stones.
5.    Label at least 2 major symptoms and etiology of UTIs.
6.    Explain at least 4 major symptoms and etiology of acute renal failure.
7.    Understand the particular vulnerability of geriatric patients with kidney and bladder infections, and how these renal disorders affect their behavior.
8.    Synthesize assessment findings of the renal and male genito-urinary system into diagnoses using a deliberate and systematic process of data collection and analysis.
9.    Demonstrate critical thinking and use of research finding in the analysis of a comprehensive health assessment of the renal and male genito-urinary system as the basis for advanced therapeutic practice interventions.

Finally, this training module includes the study of the structure, function, and pathophysiology of the male and female genitourinary/reproductive system. And its relationship to pharmacotherapy.

Reproductive System Learning Objectives:
1.    Label at least 4 major organs involved with male and female sexual response.
2.    Name at least 3 psychotropic medications that can affect male and female sexual response. Of each, discuss each medications mechanism of action.
3.    Identify at least 6 types of male and female sexually transmitted infections and their symptoms.
4.    Describe the etiology, symptoms, and treatment of testicular cancer, prostate cancer, priapism, benign prostrate hyperplasia, and cancers of the breast, cervix and ovaries.
5.    List at least two ways how male and female venereal diseases can be transmitted to partners.
6.    Review at least 4 categories of male and female sexual response, and be able to discriminate symptoms indicative of a biological disorder from those that are most likely psychological in origin.
7.    Synthesize assessment findings of the renal, male, and female genitourinary system into diagnoses using a deliberate and systematic process of data collection and analysis.
8.    Demonstrate critical thinking and use of research finding in the analysis of a comprehensive health assessment of the renal, male, and female genitourinary system as the basis for advanced therapeutic practice interventions.
9.    Discuss at least 3 medications used to enhance male or female sexual performance, their benefits and possible side effects
10.    Identify 5 pregnancy risk categories associated with pharmacotherapy.
11.    Name at least 2 medications with significant pregnancy, lactation, and/or congenital risks.
12.    List at least 3 lactation risk categories associated with pharmacotherapy.