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Module 5

This module contains required readings from:

  • Pharmacology for Nurses- Ch 18.7, 22.2, 19.1-6
  • Pathophysiology and Pharmacology Basics for Nurses– Ch 6

Please read and review the following pages to prepare for Module 5. Additional readings are available in WyoCourses.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this module, you will be able to

  • MO5.1: Summarize the pathophysiology, risk factors, and clinical manifestations of coronary atherosclerosis. (CO 2)
  • MO5.2: Summarize the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and complications of acute myocardial infarction. (CO 2)
  • MO5.3: Compare and contrast diastolic and systolic heart failure, including pathophysiology and clinical manifestations. (CO 2)
  • MO5.4: Identify common medications used to manage chronic heart failure and acute heart failure exacerbations. (CO 3)

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