Pharmacology II

Catalog description

Pharmacology is designed to provide a basis for making clinical decisions in the pharmacologic management of the most common neurological conditions seen in clinical medicine and primary care. The course applies the principles of pharmacology relative to therapeutics including indications, rationale, mechanism of action, efficacy, complications, and risks for the most current and commonly prescribed medications used. The course includes the importance of monitoring the expected effects and potential adverse effects of medications prescribed. The course includes a comprehensive approach to selecting appropriate medications including ethics, cost, efficacy, Evidence Based Medicine trials, age, and quality of life. •