Pharmacology

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will include an overview of pharmacology, calculation of dosages, systems of measurement, administration of medication, use of medication references/resources as well as identification of medications used in the treatment of diseases/disorders of body systems. (34.03)

Summary of Units:

Unit I - Introduction to Pharmacology including Systems of Measurement and

Calculation of Dosages

Unit II - Administration of Medications

Unit III - Drug Classifications

Pharm Scope: PHARMSCP.doc

Day PN: Pharm Schedule Spring 2009:  Pharmacology Schedule.rtf

Evening PN: Pharm Schedule Spring 2009:  Eve PN Pharm SP2009.rtf

Student Outlines:   Pharmunit1outline.rtf

                              Pharmunit 2 outline.rtf

Unit 3 Drug Classifications Major Categories

Drugs that affect Microorganisms

Drugs that affect Neoplasms

Drugs that affect the Musculoskeletal System

Drugs that affect the Nervous System

Drugs that affect the Cardiovascular System

Drugs that affect the Urinary System

Drugs that affect the Respiratory System

Drugs that affect the Gastrointestinal System

Drugs that affect the Endocrine System

Drugs that affect the Reproductive System

Drugs that affect the Ear, Eye, Skin

Anti-Alzheimer Agents

Bone Resorption Inhibitors

Hints for Study:

• Use your ATI Pharmacolgy Text - bring it to class!!!
• Do the ATI Online Practice Pharmacology
• Use the Practice Problems for Oral and Parenteral Administration in Calculations of Drug Dosages text
• Be sure to know the correct needle gauge and length for Intradermal, Subcutaneous and Intramuscular injections.
• Know the Z-Track method/rationale