Pharmacology II

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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 II covers fluids and intravenous solutions, antimicrobics, antiparasitics, endocrine and reproductive drugs, chemotherapeutic agents, immunizations, otic and ophthalmic drugs, integumentary drugs, and emergency drugs.