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Gastrointestinal/Nutrition (GIN): Week 5

Week 5

 

GI Pharmacology Objectives

GI Pharmacology Learning Objectives

For the drugs used in the treatment of the gastrointestinal symptoms and diseases listed below, 

  1. Understand the mechanism of action
  2. Explain the  indications and contraindications
  3. Recognize the common side effects
  4. Recall the appropriate and evidence-based treatment of

Gastrointestinal Diseases and Symptoms

  • Peptic Ulcer Disease and GERD
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Diabetic Gastroparesis
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
  • Chronic Pancreatitis

Week 5 - Pathology TBL

Pancreatic Pathology 

Pre-Class Assignments

Chapters:

Rx Bricks:

Objectives:

  1. Explain the pathogenesis, etiology, and complications of acute and chronic pancreatitis, including hereditary forms and their genetic basis.
  2. Differentiate diagnostic features of acute vs. chronic pancreatitis using clinical and pathological criteria.
  3. Describe the molecular and clinical features of pancreatic neoplasms, including adenocarcinoma, cystic neoplasms, and neuroendocrine tumors.
  4. Apply principles of clinical laboratory testing, including sensitivity, specificity, predictive values, and ROC curves, to pancreatic disease diagnosis.  
  5. Identify and compare types of epidemiological study designs, including descriptive and analytical observational studies.