Pathophysiology of Abdominal Systems for Nurse Anesthesia

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Evaluate the contributions of the hepatic, renal, and endocrine systems in maintaining homeostasis.
• Analyze pathophysiological and nursing concepts related to patients with hepatic, renal, and endocrine dysfunction.
• Appraise the influence of hepatic, renal, and endocrine dysfunction on the delivery of anesthesia nursing care.
• Formulate best practices for anesthesia nursing care for the patients with hepatic, renal, and endocrine dysfunction based on the inquiry process.
• Evaluate case studies of care for persons with hepatic, renal, and endocrine dysfunction.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Exams 1-3	60%
Final Comprehensive Exam	25%
Apex exams (renal, endocrine, hepatic)	10%
Apex workbooks (renal, endocrine, hepatic)	5%

Grading Scale:

Percentage	Letter Grade
100-93	A
92-85	B
84-77	C
76 or less	F

Attendance/Participation:

Regular class attendance is a responsibility and a privilege of university education. It is fundamental to the orderly acquisition of knowledge. Students should recognize the advantages of regular class attendance, accept it as a personal responsibility, and apprise themselves of the consequences of poor attendance.

Attendance is a critical component of this course and is factored into your overall grade. Active participation is essential for your learning and success in this class.

Planned Absences:If you know you will be absent, you are required to notify the instructor via email as soon as possible and before the scheduled date of absence.

Extenuating Circumstances:In cases of emergencies or unforeseen circumstances that require your absence, please inform the instructor via email as soon as possible. Include details about the situation and, if appropriate, provide supporting documentation.

Repeated unexcused absences or failure to notify the instructor may negatively impact your grade. Exceptions to this policy will be considered on a case-by-case basis for legitimate and documented reasons.

Your communication and proactive approach regarding attendance are greatly appreciated.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

• Apex Anesthesia (2023). APEX Anesthesia Board Review, Nurse Anesthesia Student Review Course
• Butterworth, J.; Mackey, D., & Wasnick, J. (2022). Morgan & Mikhail’s Clinical Anesthesiology (7th edition) New York City, NY: McGraw-Hill Incorporated
• Cullen, B.; Stock, M., & Ortega, R. (2023). Barash, Cullen and Stoelting’s Clinical Anesthesia (9th edition) Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
• Flood, J., Rathman, J. & Urman, R. (2021). Stoelting’s Pharmacology & Physiology in Anesthetic Practice (6th edition) Riverwoods, IL: Elsevier
• Gropper, MA (Ed.). (2025). Miller’s Anesthesia, Volumes I and II (10th edition) Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier
• Hall, J. (2020). Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology (14th edition) Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier
• Nagelhout, J. & Elisha, S. (2022) Nurse Anesthesia (7th edition) Philadelphia, PA; Saunders Elsevier