PHARM 141: Pharmacology III

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Class Program

Pharmacology

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

089308

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

Providing continuation of the study of properties, effects and therapeutic value of the primary agents in the major drug categories. Upon completion, students should be able to place major drugs in correct therapeutic categories and identify indications, side effects and trade and generic names.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

Acceptance into the Pharmacy Technician Program or Instructor Permission

Course Learning Outcomes

Define therapeutic effects.

Use drug terminology correctly in written and oral communication.

Discuss the basic mechanisms of drug actions.

Analyze basic drug use concepts.

Explain the side effects of the major drug classes.

Core Topics

Central nervous system (CNS) drugs.
Autonomic nervous system (ANS) agents.
Basic pharmacology of vitamins, minerals and nutritive agents.
Basic pharmacology of antimicrobial agents.