BIO 332 Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

This course is designed for students to gain a better understanding of the care and management of the patient with fluid and electrolyte disorders/imbalances. Focus will be placed on the composition of body fluids, fluid compartments, and factors that affect movement of water and solutes. The regulation of vascular volume and extracellular fluid osmolality will also be presented. Etiology, signs and symptoms, and treatment of patients with fluid and electrolyte imbalance, including but not limited to sodium, potassium, calcium, phosphorous, and magnesium will be explored.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

BIO 105, or both BIO 220 & BIO 221; all coursework must be taken within the past seven years

Offered

As Needed

Notes

2 HOURS (2-0-0); GNST