1Describe the pathophysiologic processes responsible for the given disease states within this course and integrate this knowledge into the therapeutic decision-making process.

2Evaluate various therapeutic alternatives (both pharmacologic and non- pharmacologic) for the given disease states within this course and design a patient-specific therapeutic regimen. Assess the effectiveness of therapy on the basis of clinical and laboratory parameters.

3Interpret and utilize patient case summaries, patient databases, medical abbreviations, and terminology in the overall management of patients.

4Demonstrate critical thinking and decision-making skills to develop a process for recognizing, analyzing, and resolving a drug therapy-related problem.

5Describe the pathophysiologic processes responsible for the given disease states within this course and integrate this knowledge into the therapeutic decision-making process.

6Develop habits of an independent and life-long learner by completing assigned readings, reviewing necessary background information when needed, addressing objectives not covered in class, asking questions to solidify learning, and continually performing a self-evaluation of one's own knowledge and skills.

7Integrate and apply information from previous basic science and clinical courses in the curriculum and from other experiences to promote health improvement and disease prevention and to solve patient therapeutic problems.