ODS 7040 Pharmacology 1 1.0 Credit
This course will provide a survey of the general principles of pharmacology and the application of these principles to patient care situations. Evidence-based medicine practice is weaved through the above areas where available and appropriate. This course will cover an introduction to pharmacology vocabulary, routes of administration, receptors, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic review, processes of drug development, and antibiotics. Students will learn the basic principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, mechanisms of actions of drugs in different therapeutic classes, drug side effects and toxicities, contraindications, and drug interactions.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit