Presents an introduction to the principles of pharmacology and diagnostic testing procedures. Content includes drug terminology, abbreviations, drug effects, dosage, classifications and response to medications. Terminology associated with laboratory and diagnostic tests and their use in diagnosing and implications of resultant values are examined. Focuses on disease processes affecting the human body via an integrated approach to specific disease entities. The course includes a review of normal functions of the appropriate body systems. Diseases are studied in relationship to their etiology, pathology, physical signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, complications treatment modalities and prognosis.