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Gate Control Theory of Pain

This e-module will review the normal basic neural pathway of pain. It will then describe the components of the Gate Control Theory of Pain, and explain how these components may work in the modulation of pain.  

Aug 9, 2018

How Diuretics Work

This e-module will describe how diuretics work in the nephron to produce their effects on the body. It will describe the various mechanisms of action behind each class of diuretics and differentiate where in the nephron each diuretic works.

Aug 9, 2018

Blood Flow

This e-module will review the normal flow of blood through the heart. The concepts of preload and afterload will then be discussed so the learner will understand what alterations can affect these concepts and cause potential problems.

Aug 9, 2018

Heart Failure

This e-module will describe heart failure. It will describe the forward and backward effects of right heart failure and left heart failure. It will then relate the clinical manifestations seen with each and why we see them.

Aug 8, 2018

Pathophysiology of Hypertension

This e-module will review factors that control blood pressure.  It will then describe the components involved in the neural control of blood pressure.  Then it will describe the details of how this neural control of blood pressure responds to changes in blood pressure.

Aug 8, 2018

Renin-Angiotensin Aldosterone System

This emodule will review the role of the Renin-Angiotensin Aldosterone System in the body, and will describe the main components of how it works. Also, how the Renin-Angiotensin Aldosterone System adjusts to changes in blood flow/blood pressure are described.

Aug 8, 2018