Curriculum Block

Objectives

• Explain the structure, function and physiology of the urinary tract, kidney, nephron and glomerulus
• Explain the possible underlying mechanisms of edema, hypertension, oliguria and renal insufficiency and apply them to clinical presentations.
• Explain the nephrotoxic potential of certain drugs.
• Describe the role of renal blood flow, capillary hydrostatic pressure and capillary.
• Explain the mechanisms responsible for maintaining blood pressure in the normal range.
• Explain the pathological consequences of hypertension on the brain, heart and kidneys.
• Explain the mechanisms responsible for essential and secondary hypertension.
• Explain the mechanisms of action by which diuretics, beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and calcium channel blockers reduce elevated blood pressure.
• Explain the structure, function and physiology of the urinary tract, kidney, nephron and glomerulus

• Upon completion of this problem, students should be able to explain and apply the mechanisms which regulate blood pressure homeostasis as well as the pathophysiology and approach to essential hypertension.

Assessments

• Medical Foundation 2

• Medical Foundation 2

• MF2 CAE 1

Tags

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