Pharmacology and Toxicology

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PREREQUISITE: VET 110, 112, 114, 124, and 126 unless special arrangement has been made with the program. This course is designed to give the student exposure to veterinary drugs and teach the importance of dosage calculations, proper administration, and the recognition of intended and adverse events and reactions in various animal species. Topics may include but are not limited to introduction and principles of pharmacology; antimicrobials; disinfectants; drugs affecting the nervous, respiratory, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal systems; antiinflammatories; antiparasitics; euthanasia solutions; and pharmacy and inventory control. Upon course completion, the student should be able to properly calculate drug dosages; fill, label, and dispense medications; recognize the various classifications of drugs; and have knowledge regarding the dangers and toxicosis of various medications. Student must work a minimum of 20 hours per week in an approved Clinical Site to complete required clinical tasks.