Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. 1. Read through Chapter 21: Pharmacology in preparation for the NUCL 156: Drug Nomenclature course.
2. 2. Chapter 14 – Lymphatic and Immune Systems Identify the structures of the lymphatic system and understand how these systems function. Learn basic terminology, combining forms, and related words pertaining to the lymphatic and immune systems. Define terms describing pathological conditions affecting components of the lymphatic and immune systems. Identify laboratory tests, clinical procedures, and common abbreviations related to these systems. Apply knowledge by using medical terms in context, such as in medical reports.
3. 3. Chapter 5 – Digestive System Name the organs of the digestive system and describe their locations and functions. Define combining forms related to the digestive organs and understand associated terminology. Define signs, symptoms, and disease conditions affecting the digestive system.
4. 4. Chapter 6 – Additional Suffixes and Digestive System Terminology Define new suffixes and use them to form medical terms related to the digestive system. List laboratory tests, clinical procedures, and abbreviations relevant to the digestive system. Apply medical terms appropriately in context, such as in medical reports and personal vignettes. Begin Chapter 18 – Endocrine System
5. 5. Chapter 18 – Endocrine System Identify the endocrine glands and the hormones they secrete. Analyze medical terms related to the endocrine glands and their hormones. Identify abnormal conditions caused by excessive or deficient hormone secretion. Describe laboratory tests and clinical procedures related to endocrinology, and recognize relevant abbreviations.
6. 6 and 7. Chapter 10 – Nervous System Name and describe the major organs of the nervous system and their functions. Learn nervous system combining forms and apply them with suffixes and prefixes to build medical terms. Define pathological conditions affecting the nervous system. Identify laboratory tests, clinical procedures, and abbreviations related to the nervous system. Apply knowledge by using medical terms in context, such as in medical reports.
7. 8. Chapter 12 – Respiratory System Name the organs of the respiratory system and describe their locations and functions. Identify pathological conditions affecting the respiratory system. Study terminology related to respiration. Describe clinical procedures associated with the respiratory system. Define relevant abbreviations. Apply knowledge by using medical terms in context, such as in medical reports.
8. 9 and 10. Chapter 11 – Cardiovascular System Name the parts of the heart and associated blood vessels, describing their roles in blood circulation. Trace the pathway of blood through the heart. Identify major pathological conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels. Define combining forms related to the cardiovascular system. Describe laboratory tests and clinical procedures pertaining to the cardiovascular system. Define relevant abbreviations. Apply knowledge by using medical terms in context, such as in medical reports.
9. 11. Chapter 13 – Blood System Identify terms related to the composition, formation, and function of blood. Differentiate among the four major types of blood vessels. Identify terms associated with blood clotting. Build medical terms and recognize combining forms used in blood system terminology. Identify various pathological conditions affecting the blood. Describe clinical procedures related to the blood system. Define relevant abbreviations. Apply knowledge by using medical terms in context, such as in medical reports.
10. 12. Chapter 16 – Skin Name the layers of the skin and the accessory structures associated with it. Build medical terms using combining forms related to dermatology. Identify lesions, signs and symptoms, and pathological conditions affecting the skin. Recognize laboratory tests and clinical procedures pertaining to the skin, along with relevant abbreviations. Apply knowledge by using medical terms in context, such as in medical reports.
11. 13 and 14. C Chapter 17 – Sense Organs: The Eyes and Ears Identify the locations and functions of the major parts of the eyes and ears. Name the combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes commonly used to describe these organs and their parts. Describe abnormal conditions that may affect the eyes and ears. Identify clinical procedures related to ophthalmology and otology. Apply knowledge by using medical terms in context, such as in medical reports.
12. 15 and 16. Chapter 15 – Musculoskeletal System Define terms related to the structure and function of bones, joints, and muscles. Describe the process of bone formation and growth. Name the major bones of the body. Define combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes used to describe bones, joints, and muscles. Define various musculoskeletal disease conditions and terms related to bone fractures. Identify laboratory tests, clinical procedures, and abbreviations related to the musculoskeletal system. Apply knowledge by using medical terms in context, such as in medical reports.
13. 17. Read through Chapter 20: Radiology and Nuclear Medicine in preparation for the NUCL 168: Medical Imaging Orders course.
14. 18. Chapter 7 – Urinary System Name the essential organs of the urinary system, including their locations and functions. Identify common pathological conditions affecting the urinary system. Define combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes related to the urinary system. List and define laboratory tests, clinical procedures, and abbreviations associated with the urinary system. Apply medical terms appropriately in context, such as in medical reports.
15. 19. Chapter 9 – Male Reproductive System Describe the functions of the organs of the male reproductive system. Define abnormal conditions and infectious diseases affecting the male reproductive system. Differentiate among various types of sexually transmitted diseases. Define combining forms used to describe the structures of the male reproductive system. Study laboratory tests and clinical procedures related to disorders of the male reproductive system. Recognize relevant abbreviations. Apply knowledge by using medical terms in context, such as in medical reports.
16. 20 and 21. Chapter 8 – Female Reproductive System Name the female reproductive organs and their combining forms. Study the functions of these organs and their hormones in the processes of ovulation, menstruation, and pregnancy. Identify abnormal conditions affecting the female reproductive system and the newborn. Review laboratory tests and clinical procedures used in gynecology and obstetrics. Recognize related abbreviations. Apply knowledge by using medical terms in context, such as in medical reports.
17. 22. Last week of course; review for Final