| Course Description: |
The goal of Pharmacology is to understand how different pharmacotherapeutic agents play a role treating various diseases and disorders, while keeping knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and specific patient needs in mind. In this course, the basic concepts of drug safety, nomenclature, classification, legislation, administration, and mechanisms of action for commonly used drugs will be discussed. Proper applications for each of the main drug classes will be explored in depth, as well as specific examples of each. Avenues of pharmacological research regarding antibody treatment and chemotherapy usage in cancer treatment will also be described.
| Course Objectives: |
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Apply basic pharmacology concepts, including drug safety, nomenclature, classification, and legislation.
- Recognize definitions of various terms associated with drug effects.
- Calculate and distinguish dosing and drug administration differences between pediatric, adult, and elderly patients.
- Identify basic anatomy and physiology of each organ system and the key organs involved.
- Compare and contrast the various routes of drug administration and recognize examples of each.
- Interpret the various types of drug interactions and the factors that cause these interactions.
- Apply your knowledge to determine which drugs are used to treat specific disorders/diseases across various body systems.
- Identify specific mechanisms of action for commonly used drugs.
- Distinguish important contraindications and risks for commonly used drugs.
- Recognize current avenues of drug research, including chemotherapy and antibody usage for immunosuppression.
| E-Book: |
Title: Pharmacology: An Introduction, Edition: 8, Author: Henry Hitner
| Open Educational Resources (OER's) |
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Nursing Pharmacology Open Book resource
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| Accommodating Student Disabilities |
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Course Details
What You'll Learn
Comprehensive understanding of key concepts in Pharmacology
Practical skills that can be applied in real-world scenarios
Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in this subject area
Transferable knowledge that builds your academic foundation