Pharmacology for Vet Nurse

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PREREQUISITE: Program Chair Approval COREQUISITE: PRE/COREQUISITE: COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to give students a practical knowledge of drugs used in veterinary medicine. Topics include drug classification, methods of action, calculations, administration, effects and side effects. This course also includes a discussion of client education, drug safety, and federal regulations governing the purchase and storage of controlled drugs. Upon successful completion, students will be able to properly calculate, dispense, and administer medications, recognize adverse reactions and maintain pharmaceutical inventory and administrative records.