Pharmacology I

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The pharmacology courses present drug actions, kinetics and drug classes and individual prescription and non- prescription drugs commonly used in contemporary veterinary practice. Course emphasis is clinical use by the veterinary technician, drug safety and caregivers’ monitoring for both efficacy and side effects during therapy. Educational points to clients are emphasized and all drugs are presented in an organ system approach. Pharmacology I - covers drugs that affect the nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and urinary systems; those used for anesthesia and analgesia; and those utilized for anti-inflammatory purposes.